Special Assistant to the Superintendent

Special Assistant to the Superintendent
Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary:
Competitive

About Stamford Public Schools:
The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate staff who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!

General Statement:
The Special Assistant to the Superintendent is a personal aide, a professional who allows the Superintendent to expand and improve the scope of his/her services to the Stamford School District.

The Special Assistant to the Superintendent is a position of confidence, requiring a strong and positive working relationship with the Superintendent and extreme discretion in handling confidential information and materials.

The Special Assistant to the Superintendent manages the office of the Superintendent, including correspondence, phone traffic, and scheduling, but also has the opportunity to:

• Drive special projects
• Assist in parent-related and community matters
• Interact with senior staff, members of the elected Board of Education, and persons outside the District staff

The Special Assistant to the Superintendent will be expected to show dedication, confidence, and creativity in all aspects of work.

See job description attached at the top of the posting for:

• Major Responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Qualifications

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Application Procedures:
Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. “See attached resume” is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

Required Application Documents:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
• A current resume.
• Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
• • Internal candidates must submit at least one letter from their current supervisor.
  • External candidates may submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.