Deputy Superintendent Jobs

• Position Type:
  Administration/Deputy Superintendent
  
• Date Posted:
  10/28/2026
  
• Location:
  Ferris Administration Building

Primary Purpose:

Oversee the operation of several or all districtwide divisions. Support the superintendent in all areas of administrative decision-making and work toward achieving those decisions.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Master's degree in education, business administration, or equivalent
• Valid Texas superintendent or principal certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of district-level division operations
• Knowledge of school law and hearing procedures
• Knowledge of educational philosophy, research, strategies, laws, and policies
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction theory and practical application
• Skill in leading efforts to design, implement, measure, and improve educational programs and services
• Ability to manage strategic change for the organization
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Minimum Five (5) years of successful administrative and leadership experience in education which includes experience as a classroom teacher, campus administrator, and district administrator.
• Five (5) years as a superintendent preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

District Management

• Provide organizational leadership to assigned departments as directed by the superintendent.
• Assist the superintendent in the daily operation of the school district.
• Serve as acting superintendent in the superintendent's absence.
• Develop, recommend, implement, and evaluate long-range plans and projects as directed by the superintendent.
• Oversee budget preparation for assigned departments and schools and make recommendations to the superintendent.
• Oversee forecasting of student enrollment and personnel needs for schools and assigned areas and make recommendations to the superintendent.
• Ensure a high degree of uniformity in school-related curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Oversee the development and implementation of school safety plans.
• Oversee the evaluation of campus administration with the assistance of the assistant superintendents.
• Oversee and implement zoning of district schools and conduct public forums as needed.

• Oversee development of the district's academic calendar.

  Policy, Reports, and Law

• Develop, maintain, and use information systems and records necessary to show progress on performance objectives that address academic excellence indicators, campus improvement plans, and district long-range plans.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of policies established by federal and state law and State Board of Education rules, and local board policy.
• Assist the superintendent with governmental relations, working with area, state, and national legislators to gather data and information to assist in interpreting the impact of legislation on the district.

• Ensure administration is aware of developments and changes in state, federal, and local laws affecting education.

  Personnel Management

• Conduct investigations related to allegations of misconduct or impropriety by district staff as requested by the superintendent.
• Oversee the assignment or reassignment of personnel.
• Oversee employment contracts administration and contract renewals.
• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise department staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

• Develop training options and improvement plans for department staff to enhance the effectiveness of department operations.

  Communication and Community Relations

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among assigned department personnel, district personnel, and campus administrators to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a high degree of visibility within the community and school district.
• Demonstrate awareness of district and community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
• Represent the superintendent and district before school and community groups and governmental bodies as requested.

• Advise and provide information to the superintendent's staff, Board of Trustees, district administrators, and others as necessary

  Other

• Attend board meetings and make presentations when appropriate and/or requested.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents as required.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

  Supervisory Responsibilities

  Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.