Deputy Superintendent (PK-8)

About the role

Democracy Prep Public Schools seeks a Deputy Superintendent who will play a critical leadership role in strengthening academic and cultural outcomes across our schools. Reporting directly to the Chief Schools Officer, the Deputy Superintendent will directly manage and coach school principals, ensuring they are equipped to lead excellent schools that drive student achievement, build joyful and rigorous school cultures, and fulfill Democracy Prep's mission of college success and authentic civic engagement. The Deputy Superintendent will join Democracy Prep during a transformational phase of growth and renewal and will be charged with executing on strategic priorities aligned to school improvement, talent development, and operational coherence. As a senior leader in the organization, the Deputy Superintendent will serve as a culture-setter, strategic partner, and talent developer, ensuring all schools have the leadership, tools, and clarity to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support and Coach School Leaders
• Manage, support, and coach a portfolio of school principals and assistant principals across grade bands to meet ambitious academic, culture, and operational goals.
• Conduct regular school walkthroughs, co-observations, and instructional reviews to identify and skillfully respond to areas of strength and needed support.
• Review student performance, attendance, and culture data with school leaders to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Co-develop school-level priorities and leadership development plans aligned to network and regional goals.
• Ensure each principal receives timely, actionable feedback and high-impact coaching to accelerate their growth and performance.
• Execute on Strategic Priorities
• Support the implementation of Democracy Prep's strategic plan and ensure network-wide initiatives take root in schools with clarity and coherence.
• Partner with the Chief Schools Officer to design and monitor the execution of school improvement plans.
• Identify and share best practices across schools to improve instruction, student support, culture systems, and family engagement.
• Support strong planning and progress monitoring of state accountability, board goals, and charter renewal benchmarks.
• Talent Development and Adult Culture
• Build principal leadership pipelines by identifying, coaching, and preparing rising leaders.
• Collaborate with the Schools Team to design and facilitate high-impact professional development for school leaders and instructional leadership teams.
• Champion strong talent practices at the school level, including teacher retention, hiring practices, and performance management.
• Model and promote a strong, inclusive adult culture rooted in shared ownership, accountability, joy, and collaboration.
• Cross-Team & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Partner with network teams (e.g., Academics, Operations, Student Supports, Legal) to ensure schools receive coherent and high-quality support.
• Collaborate with the Special Education and Multilingual Learners teams to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
• Participate in school review processes, including

Requirements

• A mission-driven educator and leader who believes in the potential of every scholar and the responsibility of schools to deliver academic excellence and civic empowerment.
• A results-oriented leader with a proven track record of raising student achievement as a teacher and leader for at least ten years.
• A thoughtful coach with demonstrated success in building leadership capacity in school principals and leadership teams.
• An expert at translating academic standards and state assessment requirements into effective instructional design.
• A self-aware and self-reflective professional who demonstrates integrity, humility, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• An equity-driven leader who embraces Democracy Prep's commitment to antiracism, belonging, and inclusivity in all decisions and practices.
• A professional who values diverse perspectives and is committed to empowering young people and lifting up and working alongside communities.
• A skilled communicator and relationship-builder who can connect across stakeholders and facilitate adult learning in a variety of settings.
• A data-informed leader who uses student and school performance data to drive strategic planning and problem-solving.
• A systems thinker who can effectively coordinate across teams to align supports, address barriers, and improve school operations.
• A graduate of a Bachelor's degree program (required); Master's degree in education or related field (preferred).

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