Mary Cariola

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS **INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**

Job Category: Educational Services/Support

Requisition Number: ASSIS001890

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Mary Cariola Center | Administration Building
1000 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14620, USA

Mary Cariola Center | Administration Building
1000 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14620, USA

Pay within this range is based on experience and education

DEI Values Statement:

Mary Cariola Center recognized that a high performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Through continued dialogue, education, a policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work. As an agency found on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Administration

• Serve as a member of the School Leadership team, contributing to system-wide planning, decision-making, and policy development.
• Under the supervision of the Superintendent directs daily educational operations and implements Mary Cariola policies, procedures, and processes.
• Provide leadership in establishing and evaluating goals, initiatives, and long-range plans.
• Provide leadership in evaluating and developing innovative programming for the diverse school population of students
• Identify emerging populations and school district needs to provide innovative programming
• Support grant planning, implementation, and reporting as assigned.
• Assist in monitoring accountability systems, accreditation processes, and audits as applicable.

Instructional Leadership and Program Oversight

• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs and services across all school programs.
• Directly supervises principals and instructional leaders to improve teaching, learning, and student achievement
• Ensure instruction is aligned with state standards, approved curriculum, and students’ IEPS
• Promote data-informed decision-making to enhance instructional effectiveness.
• Promote and require behaviours and actions all employees that are in alignment with Agency values.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Ensure evidence-based programming is used as the basis for all decisions involving student programs

Personnel Supervision and Development

• Supervise, coach, and evaluate all principals, clinical managers and other school leaders as assigned by the Superintendent
• Support recruitment, retention, and development of high-quality instructional and administrative staff.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a liaison among schools, families, community partners, and district stakeholders.
• Represent the school and superintendent at internal meetings, community forums, and regional or state meetings as requested.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences regarding district initiatives and outcomes.
• Share responsibility with leadership team to respond to critical incidents
• Lead and support change initiatives that advance equity, innovation, and student success.
• Lead processes for proactive communication and engagement with parents regarding educational program matters
• Share responsible with Superintendent for ensuring consistent and frequent communication to all staff in the school program
• Guide principals to ensure parents’ are heard as a member of their child’s team and school community

General Professionalism:

• Display the highest regard for Agency values by demonstrating ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, Agency personnel, parents, and members of the community
• Align all actions and behaviors with the Agency’s DEI values statement and beliefs
• Model and promote awareness and understanding of various cultures, backgrounds, experiences, orientations, and religion
• Fully engage in essential responsibilities of the position, necessary trainings, and agency meetings
• Implement school policies, procedures, and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements
• Use respectful, effective presentation skills when addressing any stakeholders
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters of school and agency business
• Follow Agency policies, procedures, and/or processes
• Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards of Special Education and School Leadership practice including maintaining appropriate NY State certification, licensure, and other credentials
• Support the overall leadership of the school program

Perform other duties and lead new initiatives as assigned by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Skills as a collaborative leader who recognizes school successes and strives for improvement in staff development and student success are required.
• Experience leading complex school initiatives and supervising administrators is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school improvement are essential.
• Skill in data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and student-centered practices
• Master’s Degree and Certification in Special Education. SDL Certification is required (A candidate with a SBL may be considered if committed to obtaining SDL within 24 months.)
• At least five years of experience as a teacher or clinician is required and at least three years significant supervisory and administrative experience.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
• Employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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