Assistant Superintendent of Elementary and Middle Schools

Title: Assistant Superintendent of Elementary and Middle Schools Reports to: Deputy Superintendent of Academics Supervises: Principals of Elementary and Middle Schools Work Year: Twelve-month administrative position (Full-Time, Exempt) Welcome to Lawrence Public Schools Lawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school, college, and/or career ready. We achieve this by providing a standards-based, rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills, accompanied by a comprehensive system of support. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders. Recruitment Overview Lawrence Public Schools seeks a dynamic and experienced educational leader to serve as Assistant Superintendent of Elementary and Middle Schools to oversee the district's elementary and middle schools. The Assistant Superintendent Elementary and Middle Schools will play a critical role in supporting school leaders within a coherent district framework, balancing strong school leadership with clear expectations and accountability for results. The ideal candidate will bring deep instructional expertise, a commitment to equity, and a demonstrated ability to develop school leaders and drive meaningful improvement in diverse urban school settings. Lawrence Public Schools values strong school leadership and recognizes the important role principals play in shaping their school communities. Within a coherent district framework, schools exercise meaningful leadership in implementing instructional programs that meet the needs of their students. The Assistant Superintendent Elementary and Middle Schools supports this approach by helping principals translate district priorities into effective school-level practice while maintaining clear expectations and accountability for re