CCSN0363588-1017
2026-07-01T00:00:00
2025-12-22T00:00:00
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES The Cohoes City School District seeks a dynamic individual for the position of Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services in support of the District’s mission and vision to prepare students for success in tomorrow’s world, ensuring all students graduate with a purpose and a plan. Located in the Capital District of upstate New York, Cohoes City School District is a small city school district with a warm, welcoming “small town” atmosphere. With a total enrollment of over 2,000 students, the mission of the district is to prepare its students for success in tomorrow's world. With the goal of immersing students in learning to become creative thinkers, life-long learners and effective problem-solvers, the ideal candidate is committed to student academic success. We are seeking highly qualified applicants to apply to this vacancy.Position The successful candidate is a strong educational leader with an in-depth background in curriculum development, instruction, assessment, supervision and professional learning. Effectiveness in this position is dependent upon collaborative, collegial relationships cultivated throughout the organization with administrators, staff, students, families and the community. Applicants for this position should demonstrate:Strong leadership experience in aligning curriculum and instruction to NYS learning standardsPractice in designing learning environments to meet the needs of all learnersSkill and expertise in the use of data to inform instructional and programmatic decision makingA record of successful management of initiatives focused on systems level organizational changeKnowledge and experience in best practices for creating and sustaining trauma sensitive schoolsA deep understanding of and commitment to equity informed practicesEvidence of effective support for the integration of technology into instruction and professional developmentThe ability to build consensus through collaborative decision makingA strong student-centered focusThe ability to plan and present professional learning experiences for administrators and teachersAn understanding of the importance of fiscal responsibility in a small city school districtExcellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills Authenticity and integrity Qualifications:New York State certification as a School District Administrator, (SDA), or School District Leader, (SDL), is required; permanent certification in a teaching fieldMasters Degree from an accredited institutionMinimum of five years of successful experience in school administrative leadership including strong communication and supervisory skills For specific questions related to this position, please contact Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Peggy O'Shea, at poshea@cohoes.org Please include current resume, placement credentials, academic transcripts, verification of NYS SDA or SDL certification, and three recent letters of supervisory recommendation
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