Position Type:
School District/Cooperative/Standard Application
Date Posted:
4/17/2026
Location:
Rock Island - Milan School District 41
Date Available:
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
06/01/2026
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
Rock Island Milan School District 41 (RIMSD) seeks an exceptional instructional leader to serve as its next Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning. This is a pivotal role responsible for advancing a coherent, high-quality instructional program that ensures excellence for all students. The successful candidate will lead curriculum, instruction, intervention, assessment, and professional learning across the district, working in close partnership with the district leadership team, building leaders and teachers to advance student outcomes, align systems, and drive continuous improvement. This leader will play a central role in supporting the district's strategic priorities and must combine deep instructional expertise with systems-level leadership someone who can align people, practices, and data to deliver measurable results for all students.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, student-centered leader with a background of effective, evidence-based instruction; working knowledge of MTSS as well as emerging curriculum trends; data-informed decision-making and budgeting; and systems-level leadership. They will be an outstanding communicator and team builder who listens, engages stakeholders, and translates vision into action. They must be an approachable, accessible, personable, and a regular presence in the schools as well as an active listener and inquisitive learner. Experience leading successful large-scale instructional initiatives, supporting diverse learners, and developing high-performing teams is essential.
RIMSD serves approximately 6,200 diverse students in 13 schools. The Assistant Superintendent reports directly to the superintendent and serves on a five-member Executive Leadership Team. The district provides a supportive environment with competitive compensation for the leader who will build on its strong foundation of "Rocky Pride" while helping the district continue to grow and excel.
As one of the Quad Cities located along the Mississippi River, Rock Island has great neighborhoods where residents feel at home. There's a wide variety of housing available in Rock Island including historic homes, new downtown condos, new construction in the heart of the city, and wooded retreats. Rock Island offers plenty of cultural activities. Downtown has art galleries and theatres, nightclubs and coffee shops, and restaurants of all flavors. Golf courses, parks, a casino, botanical center, marina, historic tours, bike paths, and festivals contribute to this desirable community.
Recruitment Flyer
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