Position: Assistant Director of Educational Service
Reports to Executive Director of Educational Services
Salary: $123,188.00
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Educational Service provides leadership and support for the district’s instructional programs, ensuring equitable access to high-quality teaching and learning for all students. This role works collaboratively with district and school administrators, teachers, and community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum, professional learning, and instructional strategies that support student achievement. A strong emphasis is placed on culturally responsive education, equity-driven leadership, and data-informed decision-making.
Qualifications
Required:
Valid Minnesota administrative licensure (or ability to obtain)
Valid Minnesota teaching license
Demonstrated leadership in equity-focused and culturally responsive education
Experience in professional development and coaching for adult learners
Experience working with diverse communities to develop and implement inclusive, equitable instructional practices
Preferred:
Strong facilitation and consensus-building skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills for engaging teachers, administrators, families, and community stakeholders
Deep knowledge of curriculum development, instructional best practices, and data-driven decision-making to improve student achievement
Experience supporting English Learners and diverse student populations
Background in designing and delivering professional learning for educators
Experience in a district-level leadership role
Previous experience in secondary site administration
Bilingual ability
Job Functions
Curriculum and Instruction
Support the successful implementation of curriculum review and adoption by guiding the process, ensuring alignment with state standards, and providing leadership on how to effectively integrate new curricular materials.
Work collaboratively with the Instruction and Achievement Coordinator, who will focus on selecting instructional tools and resources, while the Assistant Director ensures educators have the training, structures, and support needed for effective implementation.
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of district curriculum, ensuring equitable access to rigorous, standards-based instruction for all students.
Provide leadership in the implementation of International Baccalaureate (IB) principles and career-and-college readiness initiatives.
Professional Learning and Educator Support
Plan, coordinate, and deliver professional development for teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators.
Support the development and implementation of new teacher induction and mentorship programs.
Guide the development of student learning goals based on state standards and district initiatives.
Apply knowledge of coaching models to support teacher leaders in strengthening instructional practices, in partnership with site leaders.
Equity, Student Support and Community Engagement
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of culturally responsive and racially competent practices to support equitable learning outcomes.
Oversee the implementation of the Achievement & Integration Plan, ensuring alignment with district strategic goals and state requirements.
Support and coordinate district-wide efforts related to racial and biased harm protocols, affinity spaces, and equity-focused initiatives.
Provide leadership and oversight of programs that support diverse student populations, including Multilingual Learners (MLLs), the Bilingual/Biliteracy Seal, the Native American Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC), cultural liaisons, and community partnerships.
Data, Assessment and Accountability
Coordinate the district’s data cycle, ensuring staff use a variety of data sources (e.g., achievement, demographic, perception) to inform instructional decisions.
Lead program evaluations to assess the effectiveness of instructional initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
Assist in grant writing and resource allocation to support instructional programs.
Leadership and Strategic Initiatives
Provide leadership in implementing district-wide instructional initiatives that promote equity, inclusion, and access for all students.
Maintain active participation in local, regional, and national networks of educational leaders.
Advocate for policies and practices that support culturally and racially competent instruction.
Review school board policies related to equity and learning to ensure alignment with current practices, legal requirements and district goals. Lead review and recommendation process in collaboration with stakeholders.
Provide direct supervision and support to assigned staff
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands and working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision. Maintain emotional control under stress.
Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools:
HealthPartners medical coverage for medical and dental
403(b) retirement with district match
PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association) benefits Flexible spending account
Paid time off and leave benefits
Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.