ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF LEADERSHIP AND INSTRUCTION at Chula Vista Elementary

Application Deadline

8/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/13/2026
Contact
Celi Vargas
(619) 425-9600 181344
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$244,114.17 - $254,026.20 Annually
Length of Work Year
223
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent of Leadership and Instruction serves as the District’s Achievement and Instructional Design Leader, driving the continuous improvement of teaching and learning. This role ensures the effective development, implementation, and monitoring of a high-quality, standards-based instructional program across all schools. The position provides leadership, coaching, and strategic direction to enhance student achievement, close opportunity gaps, and promote innovative practices. As a Cabinet member, the Assistant Superintendent works collaboratively with District staff to ensure instructional consistency, rigorous curriculum alignment, and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements / Qualifications

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Qualifications – Essential Job Requirements: Required Credentials & Certifications: •Tier 1 Administrative Services Credential •Standard Elementary, Multiple Subject, CLAD, or Specialist Credential (e.g., Ryan Act Administration). Education & Experience: •Advanced degree (M.S. or Ed.D.) in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Innovation, or a related field. •Cabinet-level experience or comparable required. •Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in elementary education administration, including service as a site principal. •Demonstrated highly successful teaching experience at the elementary level, with expertise in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and assessment strategies.

Requirements / Qualifications

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualifications – Essential Job Requirements: Required Credentials & Certifications: •Tier 1 Administrative Services Credential •Standard Elementary, Multiple Subject, CLAD, or Specialist Credential (e.g., Ryan Act Administration). Education & Experience: •Advanced degree (M.S. or Ed.D.) in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Innovation, or a related field. •Cabinet-level experience or comparable required. •Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in elementary education administration, including service as a site principal. •Demonstrated highly successful teaching experience at the elementary level, with expertise in curriculum design, instructional leadership, and assessment strategies.

Comments and Other Information

Current District Employees and Outside Applicants MUST submit the following documents: •Letter of Intent •Current Resume •Copy of Administrative Credential •Three Confidential Recommendation Forms (Give form to references and they email/send directly to ARACELI.VARGAS@cvesd.org) TO APPLY AS CURRENT EMPLOYEE PLEASE SELECT THE CURRENT EMPLOYEE LINK AND ENTER PASSWORD: Internal (case sensitive) All inquiries are to be referred to: Araceli Vargas at araceli.vargas@cvesd.org< The Chula Vista Elementary School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program, practice or activity it conducts. For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact: Human Resources Service and Support Department, Title IX Coordinator, 84 East J Street Chula Vista, CA 91910, (619) 425-9600, Ext. 181340.

Comments and Other Information


Current District Employees and Outside Applicants MUST submit the following documents: •Letter of Intent •Current Resume •Copy of Administrative Credential •Three Confidential Recommendation Forms (Give form to references and they email/send directly to ARACELI.VARGAS@cvesd.org) TO APPLY AS CURRENT EMPLOYEE PLEASE SELECT THE CURRENT EMPLOYEE LINK AND ENTER PASSWORD: Internal (case sensitive) All inquiries are to be referred to: Araceli Vargas at araceli.vargas@cvesd.org< The Chula Vista Elementary School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program, practice or activity it conducts. For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact: Human Resources Service and Support Department, Title IX Coordinator, 84 East J Street Chula Vista, CA 91910, (619) 425-9600, Ext. 181340.