Assistant Superintendent – Rock Island, IL
Job Description
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.
To apply, please submit the following items via email with ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT in the subject line to HYA’s Senior Consultant and Past President, Glenn “Max” McGee at maxmcgee@hyasearch.com:
- A cover letter stating why you are the right fit for this opportunity and what excites you about it.
- A full resume.
- The name, titles, and cell phone numbers of three references who could be contacted immediately.
Interviews begin once applications are received. The job is open until filled, though applicants are encouraged to submit materials on or before May 8, 2026.
How to apply for this job?
- Register for an account on the HYA website. Or, log in to the HYA website if you already have an account created. Click the Login/Register button at the top of the page to get started.
- After logging in, click the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
- You will be redirected to the Frontline Education website. This website is where you will submit your application. This website also will require its own unique login and password.
