Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum, Instruction & Title I School Improvement (Grant Funded) at Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
About the Employer
The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Santa Clara Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alum Rock is a family-oriented community committed to its children and schools. The City of San Jose provides a wealth of cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities for all ages in one of the most pleasant climates in the country. THE DISTRICT Alum Rock schools are neighborhood schools. Classrooms and schools represent the demographics of East San Jose. Parent involvement, community support, English classes, and health outreach services all contribute to school improvement. Standards-based instructional materials and immaculate campuses make Alum Rock schools a fine place to work and grow as a teacher. ETHNIC DIVERSITY Alum Rock serves a student body rich in racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students. Professional Development is provided for teachers to assist students in reaching their full potential. The district provides a supplemental instructional program for English Learners as well as programs for gifted students and students with special needs. COMMITMENT The Alum Rock staff is committed to high expectations of achievement by delivering effective instruction that results in outstanding student performance. If this is your commitment as well, Alum Rock is the place to be!
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum, Instruction & Title I School Improvement provides intensive instructional leadership to accelerate academic achievement in Title I schools. The position leads the implementation and continuous improvement of standards-aligned literacy and mathematics instruction; provides job-embedded professional development and coaching to teachers and administrators; conducts frequent classroom learning walks; strengthens principals’ capacity as instructional leaders; establishes coherent assessment intervention, progress-monitoring systems; and coordinates evidence-based school improvement strategies responsive to identified student needs.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or related field - Valid California Administrative Services Credential, or eligibility to obtain the credential as required by law. - Valid teaching credential or demonstrated prior credentialed teaching experience.
Minimum Qualifications: - Master’s Degree in education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or related field - Valid California Administrative Services Credential, or eligibility to obtain the credential as required by law. - Valid teaching credential or demonstrated prior credentialed teaching experience. - Minimum five years of successful administrative leadership experience; successful principal experience strongly preferred. - Demonstrated expertise in TK-8 curriculum, instruction, assessment, literacy, mathematics, intervention, and school improvement. - Ability to establish clear expectations, build leadership capacity, facilitate difficult instructional conversations, and maintain a strong student-centered focus. - Demonstrated expertise designing and leading job-embedded professional learning for teachers and administrators. - Demonstrated ability to use student-achievement and classroom observation data to improve instructional practice and outcomes. - Experience serving students in high-poverty, multilingual, and historically underserved communities strongly preferred. - CA Driver’s License.
- Credential Copy (Administrative Credential)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters required)
- Other (Copy of Degree)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or related field - Valid California Administrative Services Credential, or eligibility to obtain the credential as required by law. - Valid teaching credential or demonstrated prior credentialed teaching experience.
Minimum Qualifications: - Master’s Degree in education, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or related field - Valid California Administrative Services Credential, or eligibility to obtain the credential as required by law. - Valid teaching credential or demonstrated prior credentialed teaching experience. - Minimum five years of successful administrative leadership experience; successful principal experience strongly preferred. - Demonstrated expertise in TK-8 curriculum, instruction, assessment, literacy, mathematics, intervention, and school improvement. - Ability to establish clear expectations, build leadership capacity, facilitate difficult instructional conversations, and maintain a strong student-centered focus. - Demonstrated expertise designing and leading job-embedded professional learning for teachers and administrators. - Demonstrated ability to use student-achievement and classroom observation data to improve instructional practice and outcomes. - Experience serving students in high-poverty, multilingual, and historically underserved communities strongly preferred. - CA Driver’s License.
- Credential Copy (Administrative Credential)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters required)
- Other (Copy of Degree)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SHALL BE FREE FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION (BP 4030)
Sexual harassment of or by any person in the work or educational setting shall not be tolerated; it shall be a violation of district policy to engage in any conduct which constitutes sexual harassment. Complete district policies on nondiscrimination and sexual harassment are available through Human Resource Development. (BP4180 & BP4135)
Comments and Other Information
ALUM ROCK UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Trustees desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES SHALL BE FREE FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION (BP 4030)
Sexual harassment of or by any person in the work or educational setting shall not be tolerated; it shall be a violation of district policy to engage in any conduct which constitutes sexual harassment. Complete district policies on nondiscrimination and sexual harassment are available through Human Resource Development. (BP4180 & BP4135)
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
9/21/2026
Contact
Melissa Preiksa
408 928-6502
408 928-6502
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$181,883 - $221,079 Annually
$181,883 - $221,079 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$1,925 Masters or $2,000 Doctoral Stipend
Length of Work Year
Thru June 30, 2027
Employment Type
Full Time