Superintendent

Position Type:
Administration-Licensed/Assistant Superintendent

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
03/08/2026

General Purpose of Job: The Assistant Superintendent—Leadership, Teaching, and Learning—supports the district’s mission to inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to their community, and engage in a lifetime of learning by serving as a key member of the executive leadership team that plans, directs, and coordinates strategic actions aligned with district goals. The position provides system-level leadership for all E-12 schools and program sites, with specific oversight of initiatives and services as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools. The Assistant Superintendent represents the district at the local, state, and national levels and leads efforts to enhance academic achievement, operational effectiveness, and equity across the system.

Osseo Area Schools is where students discover opportunities, build confidence, and prepare for bright futures. From early childhood to high school, we offer experiences inside and outside the classroom that help students grow into curious, capable and connected learners. As Minnesota’s fifth-largest school district, we proudly serve eight communities—including Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, Corcoran, Dayton and Rogers—and offer specialized magnet programs in the Arts, STEM, STEAM, Health Science, and International Baccalaureate. With a student body representing over 100 languages and cultures, our schools reflect the global community, creating an inclusive, enriching environment that prepares students for today’s world and tomorrow’s opportunities. Our 21,000+ students learn across seventeen elementary schools (PreK-5), four middle schools (6-8), three senior highs (9-12), an area learning center (9-12), a fully-online school (6-12), two early childhood centers, and an adult education center.

 

Learn more about Osseo Area Schools here!

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Achieves strategic objectives by leading and representing the district at the executive level.

Supporting the superintendent, as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, in coordinating action to achieve the mission.
Serving as the acting superintendent in the absence of the superintendent.
Representing the perspectives, needs and interests for Leadership, Teaching and Learning.
Working collaboratively with leaders in Human Resources and Business Services, Community Engagement, Instructional & Information Technology, Communications and with the General Counsel to achieve the mission of the school system.
Representing the school system at the national, state, and local level.
Participating in all School Board meetings and work sessions.

Ensures a collaborative culture by fostering trust, professionalism, and effective teamwork across the district.

Adhering to the organization’s core values.
Practicing the language distinctions and promise keeping associated with leadership.
Demonstrating trustworthiness (care, competence, sincerity, reliability).
Designing and facilitating effective meetings.
Establishing effective relationships with colleagues, students, families, staff, and community members in order to influence action.
Setting standards for professional interactions and holding others accountable to the standards.
Providing support and direction to direct reports.
Ensuring that collaborative teams are setting standards for their area of work, examining data regarding effectiveness, and taking action to meet the standards.
Working collaboratively with system administrators to achieve the system’s mission.
Responding to concerns and inquiries from parents/guardians, staff and community members.
Demonstrating a professional demeanor.
Serving on committees as needed and/or assigned.

Ensures improved student achievement by driving equitable, evidence-based practices and systems of continuous improvement.

Demonstrating leadership for racial equity.
Overseeing the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of curriculum to meet the Minnesota Academic Standards and the needs of students.
Ensuring effective instruction.
Evaluating programs and practices using data.
Ensuring that collaborative teams are setting standards, examining data, and designing interventions for students who have already met and who have not yet met the standards.
Providing student support services to meet the needs of students.
Supervising and evaluating site and system leaders.
Providing professional development for leaders that is both job embedded (finances, budgeting, personnel, staffing, student discipline, staff evaluation) and organization embedded (systems thinking/action, instructional leadership, collaborative problem solving, learning organization).
Providing professional development for teaching and support staff.
Visiting schools regularly.
Leading new initiatives to improve student achievement.
Reducing suspensions from school and eliminating the racial disparity within the suspensions.
Overseeing the program of extracurricular activities.
Serving as the catalyst for site continuous improvement.

Ensures effective organizational management by providing strategic operational leadership and oversight.

Collaborating with staff and local law enforcement officials to maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
Providing direct instruction in student management practices to ensure alignment with board policies and to maintain consistency in practices across sites.
Allocating human and financial resources to accomplish our mission.
Promoting a positive image of schools and the school system.
Maintaining current understanding of laws, policies, and employment contracts which impact schools.
Setting standards for effective operational practice as necessary.
Effectively communicating operational management procedures and practices.
Coordinating the work of principals, directors, assistant principals, coordinators and other management personnel to ensure organizational effectiveness.
Evaluates and supervises building principals and other staff, including hiring, coaching, managing performance, and—in consultation with human resources—administering disciplinary action.

Completes other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

 

 

Qualifications for the position:
Master’s degree in Educational Administration with an emphasis in instructional programming (E-12). A doctorate degree is preferred.
Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in educational administration, including leadership as a principal and/or central office administrator.
Must possess a valid Minnesota Superintendent license.
Salary: Pay Grade 127, $206,677 to $237,679 annually
FTE: Full-time, 260/261 workdays per year
Desired start date: July 1, 2026

Applications are due by Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Key dates for this search process include:

Thursday, April 2, OR Friday, April 3, 2026
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
 

Physical Demands:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work involves frequent sitting, talking, hearing, and the use of hands to operate a computer and standard office equipment. The employee may occasionally stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, or stoop. Visual acuity is required for reading and preparing documents, viewing a computer screen, and performing administrative tasks with precision. The position also requires the energy and stamina necessary to fulfill the demands of educational leadership in a dynamic school district environment.

 

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a standard office setting located within school buildings or district administrative facilities. The position involves minimal exposure to environmental hazards or physical risks. Tasks are typically conducted in climate-controlled spaces equipped with appropriate technology and resources. The work is highly deadline-driven, often requiring management of multiple priorities and frequent interaction with school leaders, staff, students, families, and community stakeholders.

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
…and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, color, marital status, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Process Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.