Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education

Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education JobID: 5299 Position Type: Administration - Educational/Assistant Superintendent Date Posted: 6/23/2026 Location: District Office Closing Date: 07/08/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide The Cumberland Valley School District (CVSD), a leader in public education and one of the fastest growing school districts in Pennsylvania, seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education. Primary responsibilities for this commissioned officer will be to oversee all aspects our secondary program (Grades 6-12). Cumberland Valley School District has two middle schools (Eagle View and Mountain View), a ninth-grade academy (CV9), and Cumberland Valley High School (grades 10-12) The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience and success leading secondary schools and supporting building-level leadership teams in a complex educational organization. Preference will be given to candidates with successful secondary principal experience and demonstrated strength in organizational leadership, student services, personnel supervision, and systems management. Candidates must possess a Principal certification (K-12, elementary or secondary), a master's degree, and a Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility, though progress toward the Letter will be considered. A doctorate or work toward a doctorate degree is preferred. Qualified applicants must maintain the professional knowledge base and interpersonal skills necessary to: Provide leadership, supervision, and support to secondary building administrators in fostering safe, positive, and high-performing school communities. Assist the Superintendent in the overall leadership and management of the secondary program (Grades 6�12), including operational planning, organizational leadership, and continuous improvement efforts. Supervise and evaluate administrators and departments assigned to the Assistant Superintendent, including oversight of Student Services and Special Education programming. Support principals in matters related to student discipline, student support, school climate, attendance, and parent/community concerns. Assist with recruiting, hiring, mentoring, supervising, and evaluating administrative and professional staff. Collaborate with building and district leadership teams to ensure alignment of district initiatives, student support systems, and organizational expectations. Assist in the development and administration of departmental and building budgets and support long-range planning related to enrollment growth, staffing, and programming needs. Utilize data and organizational metrics to support informed decision-making, monitor program effectiveness, and guide continuous improvement efforts. Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, Board policies, and administrative procedures. Represent the District in meetings, presentations, committees, and collaborative partnerships with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders. The position requires a collaborative leader capable of supporting one of Pennsylvania's largest and fastest-growing school districts through effective organizational leadership, relationship-building, and systems management. If hired for employment, the applicant must be able to submit the following: Criminal Record Check (less than one year old) PA Child Abuse History Clearance (less than one year old) FBI Finger Print Clearance (less than one year old) TB Test/Mantoux (less than 3 months old) Physical - if applicable (less than 1 year old) Applicants requiring assistance or needing any accommodations for an employment test or interviewing process are asked to advise us in advance. Cumberland Valley School District prohibits discrimination, including sexual harassment, on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, parenting status, pregnancy or handica…