The Associate Superintendent for Data, Accountability & Systems serves as the district’s chief strategic intelligence officer, responsible for transforming data into actionable insight that drives instructional improvement, organizational effectiveness, and strategic decision-making across all schools.

This role leads the design and implementation of systems that ensure clarity, coherence, and accountability in achieving the district’s educational mission.

As a member of the Office of Education's leadership team, the Associate Superintendent will work closely with school leaders, teachers, and other conference stakeholders to promote a culture of learning, collaboration, and instructional excellence. The ideal candidate will be an experienced educator with a strong background in data analysis, school data platforms, building systems to improve school operations, and a passion for fostering a growth mindset throughout the district.

Core Responsibilities

• Analyze academic, operational, and organizational data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities
• Produce clear, decision-ready insights for office leadership and principals
• Lead root-cause analyses for underperformance at school and system levels
• Develop predictive indicators to guide early intervention
• Design and manage district-wide accountability frameworks aligned to strategic goals
• Ensure clarity on “what success looks like” at every level
• Oversee all data platforms (SIS, LMS, assessment systems, dashboards)
• Ensure data accuracy, integration, and usability across systems
• Establish data governance protocols and best practices
• Equip principals and associates with actionable data tools and frameworks
• Train leaders on how to interpret and use data effectively
• Facilitate data-driven planning cycles at school and district levels, especially through the PLC framework
• Lead conference-wide High Reliability Schools Initiative including developing timelines
• Partner with the Associate Superintendent for Professional Development & Coaching to:
  • Identify instructional priorities based on data
  • Measure effectiveness of PD and coaching initiatives
• Directly supervise and support assigned schools
• Ensure principals effectively use data to drive:
  • Instructional decisions
  • Resource allocation
  • Student support strategies
  • Provide regular reports to the Vice President for Education, Board of Education, and school leaders on data and accountability outcomes, areas for improvement, and overall program effectiveness.

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in educational leadership, including experience as a principal, vice principal, or instructional coach.
• Proven experience with SIS, LMS, assessment systems and dashboards at the K-12 level.
• Strong background in building data-driven instructional practices, including processes for analyzing a myriad of data.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to influence and inspire staff at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate conference-wide data analysis systems and initiatives.
• Deep understanding of current trends in education, pedagogy, and instructional strategies.
• Familiarity with state and federal educational policies, standards, and mandates.

Personal Attributes:

• Visionary, forward-thinking, and committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborative, approachable, and responsive to the needs of educators.
• Passionate about supporting the success of school leaders, educators and improving student outcomes.

Work Environment & Conditions

• This position will be based at the Potomac Conference Ministry Center located in Silver Spring, MD, with periodic travel to the campuses across the conference and frequent travel to the campuses under direct supervision.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
• Contact information for at least three professional references.