The Eastern Lebanon County School District is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Superintendent. This position serves as a key member of the Superintendent's leadership team and provides strategic leadership for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning across the district. The Assistant Superintendent plays a critical role in ensuring a coherent, high-performing educational system that improves student outcomes and aligns with the district's Comprehensive Plan.

In partnership with the Superintendent, this leader supports district-wide strategy, supervises building and instructional leaders, ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, and helps guide continuous improvement efforts. In the Superintendent's absence, the Assistant Superintendent assumes full leadership responsibility for the district.

ELCO is seeking a highly effective, collaborative leader who:

• Thinks systemically and leads beyond individual programs or buildings
• Demonstrates deep expertise in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning
• Builds trust, communicates clearly, and navigates complex situations with professionalism
• Makes sound, timely decisions in dynamic and high-pressure environments
• Aligns closely with the Superintendent while exercising strong independent leadership
• Develops the capacity of others and strengthens leadership across the organization
• Takes ownership, reflects on practice, and continuously grows as a leader

This is a role for a systems builder and strategic partner - someone who can carry significant responsibility while helping to build a cohesive, high-functioning district.

Requirements

Certification in:

• Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility (Superintendent or equivalent)
• PA K-12 Principal Certification
• PA Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction preferred

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Act 34, 151, and 114 clearances
• Master's degree required; Doctorate preferred
• Experience as a principal, director, and/or central office administrator required

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Superintendent to coordinate and lead instructional programs across the district
• Guide curriculum development, scope and sequence planning, and instructional coherence across K-12 programs
• Supervise and support building principals and instructional leaders
• Coordinate curriculum committees, department chairs, and cross-functional teams
• Lead evaluation and continuous improvement of the district's educational programs
• Use data to drive decision-making and improve student learning outcomes
• Oversee professional learning and in-service programming aligned to district priorities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and reporting requirements
• Coordinate textbook, instructional material, and program selection processes
• Support budget development related to instructional programs and resources
• Collaborate with community stakeholders, agencies, and the Board of School Directors
• Assist the Superintendent in the evaluation of administrative staff
• Serve as a visible, engaged leader within the district and broader community

Application Procedure and Deadlines:

Applications will be accepted through Frontline using the link on the ELCO School District's Website. The deadline to apply is May 11, 2026, or until the appropriate candidate is identified.

Questions:

Questions may be directed to Human Resources, Eastern Lebanon County School District, 180 Elco Dr., Myerstown, PA 17067, or email [email protected]

The ELCO School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer