Description

Overview of Position
This position is open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. First review of applications will begin the week of August 24, 2026.

The Assistant Superintendent of Student and Family Support provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and districtwide oversight for a comprehensive portfolio of services designed to promote student well-being, safety, engagement, belonging, and success. Reporting directly to the Superintendent and serving as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet, this position works collaboratively with district and school leaders, families, community organizations, government agencies, and external partners to ensure students and families have access to coordinated, equitable, and effective supports.

The Assistant Superintendent provides leadership and oversight for departments and functions including, but not limited to, Safety and Security, Coordinated School Health, Student Discipline, Family Outreach and Engagement, and district partnerships, including tutoring, mentoring, community-based programs, and partnerships with the City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL).

The position requires a highly collaborative and community-centered leader with demonstrated experience developing and sustaining partnerships, supporting students and families, navigating complex student discipline and safety matters, and leading large-scale initiatives across a diverse school system. The Assistant Superintendent plays a critical role in strengthening relationships among the District, students, families, community partners, the City of Seattle, and other organizations that support student success.