DeKalb County School District · 8 hours ago
Central Office _Horizon, Area Superintendent (Schools and Leadership) 2025-2026
Stone Mountain, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expDeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Area Superintendent. The role involves providing direct supervision and support to school principals, ensuring the achievement of premier educational programs and fostering instructional leadership.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Oversees the instructional leadership of principals and ensures they manage the day-to-day operations of schools effectively
Supports and supervises the establishment and sustainability of high-performing instructional programs, emphasizing collaborative processes for a shared vision, mission, and rigorous curriculum standards
Works with educational stakeholders to support school functions and develop inclusive partnerships characterized by productive relationships for mutual accountability
Determines appropriate types of interaction to provide support for principals in specific situations while implementing a well-developed evaluation system that emphasizes instructional leadership
Supports and supervises collaborative processes engaging instructional staff in evidence-based, innovative practices that enhance teaching, learning, and assessment outcomes
Ensures systematic practices are in place for implementing explicit curriculum standards across all aspects of the instructional program
Utilizes data effectively for continuous improvement in decision-making processes related to teaching quality, learning outcomes, equity, and safety within schools
Establishes local school governance structures and manages resource allocation processes to support learning objectives while maintaining equity and safety standards
Applies vast experience with macro-level strategies to guide organizational impact on education quality through clear visioning exercises aimed at strategic goal setting
Oversees the development and implementation of policies and procedures required to meet regulatory requirements, operational targets, and financial goals
Supports the professional growth of staff by providing direction, support, and constructive feedback
Develops long-term talent plans to executive organization strategies
Performs additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or greater in Education, Education Administration, or a closely related field with 10+ years of experience required
Experience should include a minimum of 10 years of experience in education, including classroom teaching and school leadership experience
Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved certificate in educational leadership at level L-5, NL-5, PL-6, or above
Preferred
A minimum of 3 years of successful service as a principal is preferred
Company
DeKalb County School District
DeKalb County School District is Georgia’s 3rd largest preK-12 system, with 137 schools and centers, including school choice programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erick Hofstetter
Chief Operating Officer
Antwyn Brown
Deputy Chief Operations Officer
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