ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Grand Forks Public Schools
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Mar 13, 2026
Job Title: Assistant Superintendent
Department: Mark Sanford Education Center
Reports To: Superintendent
Status: Certified - Admin
Education and Experience
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Education: North Dakota Elementary or Secondary Superintendent’s credential
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Experience: Administrative experience in elementary or secondary education and district-wide administrative responsibilities in a medium or large school system.
Job Summary
To lead and guide the overall operation of the schools, giving direction and supervision to the educational program, developing and implementing school district policies, and carrying out the directives of the Superintendent of Schools.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategic Initiatives
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Assist in District planning initiatives and organize efforts to realize the District’s Strategic Plan.
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Lead organizational change, including Cultural Competency, data-directed professional development, and student intervention programs.
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Provide comprehensive programming and support, including personnel, goals, families, and strategic initiatives.
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Lead Administrator meetings (Elementary/Secondary) and develop/lead Joint Administrators meetings.
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Lead and co-lead Cabinet meetings and Curriculum Leaders.
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Collaborate with other disctrict personnel on school accreditation and Teaching and Learning initiatives.
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Represent the District in civic organizations and events at the city, district, and state levels.
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Participate in local, state, and national committees
Administration & Operations
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Advise the Superintendent and School Board on school issues and participate in Board meetings, committee work, and negotiations.
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Implement the policies of the School Board.
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Manage staffing items, including enrollment projections, staffing allocations, and staff transfer/boundary line decisions.
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Oversee onboarding and mentorship of Administrators and Directors.
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Plan budgets, guide school expenditures, and manage building project meetings.
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Monitor and advise on facilities planning, building concerns, and maintenance issues.
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Serve on District Title IX team
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Review and approve research requests and projects.
Curriculum & Instruction
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Provide a diverse co-curricular program and assess all school programs.
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Collaborate with Special Education and agencies to provide alternative programs.
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Provide and monitor student achievement and assessment procedures.
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Plan staff development activities and oversee Summer School programming.
Communications & Community
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Respond to parent/student items, community requests, and in-district transfer requests.
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Maintain communications with building/District personnel and support public relations.
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Collaborate with community groups
Supervisory Responsibility
Responsible for recruitment, selection, supervision, evaluation, and termination of assigned positions. This includes:
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School Principals
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Directors and Managers
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Specialized Staff
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Associate/Assistant Superintendent Secretary.
Terms of Employment
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Twelve-month contract.
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Renewable under contract agreements with the Superintendent, subject to Board approval.
Evaluation
By the Superintendent at least twice each year in the first three years of service (December 15 and April 15), and at least once each year thereafter (April 15).
