Assistant Superintendent for Educator Workforce at Virginia Racing Commission

Compensation

$165,000 – $183,000/yr

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

Description

The Virginia Department of Education is hiring a full-time Assistant Superintendent for Educator Workforce in Richmond, Virginia, to provide strategic leadership for educator preparation, licensure, and workforce systems. The role develops statewide policy and strategy, leads complex systems change, uses data and research to improve programs, represents the department, and manages large teams, budgets, and projects. The advertised salary range is $165,000-$183,000, and applications were accepted through 05 Oct 2026.

Required Skills

Statewide strategy
Systems change
Program evaluation
Data analysis
Stakeholder partnerships
Budget management

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Extensive knowledge of educator preparation, licensure, and traditional and alternative pathways into the profession
Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies governing educator preparation and licensure
Knowledge of educator workforce trends, including recruitment, preparation, retention, and shortage areas
Ability to develop and execute statewide strategy and lead complex systems change and modernization
Ability to use data, research, and program evaluation to inform policy and drive continuous improvement
Ability to communicate complex information and build partnerships with school divisions, preparation providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders
Ability to lead large, multifaceted teams and manage budgets, programs, and projects of significant statewide scope
Preferred Qualifications: College degree in education administration, public administration, or organizational management, or equivalent education and experience
Experience with teacher education programs and administration or supervision
Experience in budget allocation and management and evaluation of staff
Translation Company Name: Dept of Ed Central Operations