Liberty STEAM Charter School - Deputy Superintendent

Deputy Superintendent Job Description

About the Organization:

Imagine a school where a child’s zip code doesn’t define their potential, where belief, access, and opportunity work together to rewrite what’s possible. A place where educators are empowered, families are partners, and students are proving that excellence is not exclusive, it’s expected. Imagine a school where…60% of scholars are proficient in reading & math compared to 30% grade level proficiency five years ago, a waitlist of 1,589 scholars, 96% persistence rate, 96% family engagement satisfaction, and achieved the second highest report card rating in its first accountability year!

Liberty STEAM Charter (LSC) was established in 2020 as Sumter, South Carolina's first public charter school, with the specific purpose of addressing longstanding economic, educational, and social inequities in the region. LSC has been recognized regionally & nationally for its innovative educational approach and community impact, receiving the 2024 Yass Prize & 2025 Building Hope Career Education Champion Award. LSC is a member of Charter School Growth Fund and SC Children’s Fund, who identify the country’s best public charter schools and help to fund their expansion and increase their impact.  The school was created through the efforts of local leaders who recognized that declining workforce readiness, rising crime, and limited educational opportunity were symptoms of deeper systemic challenges. LSC emerged as a response, designed to create a sustainable, community-rooted pipeline from cradle to college and career readiness and for the last 6 years, consistently committed to transforming Sumter one scholar at a time. 

Opening with 144 scholars in its inaugural year, LSC has since experienced significant and steady growth and currently has a waitlist for the upcoming school year of 1,589 scholars. In 2023, LSC launched its Elementary Academy, expanding its K–4 model, and most recently, it opened a Junior Academy serving grade 5 with plans to add grades 7 and 8. A proud Title I school, LSC has grown to now serve 914 scholars across three campuses spanning six counties and 17 zip codes and will serve nearly 1,100 scholars next school year as it expands to 6th grade. By 2029, LSC is projected to educate over 2,000 scholars across four campuses with full build out to K-12 in 2032-2033 school year with a technical high school. 

About Sumter, SC:

LSC is situated in historic Sumter, a small, rural city in South Carolina with a complex history and a population marked by rich cultural and economic diversity. The school draws scholars from 17 different ZIP codes and six counties, creating a community that is geographically and socially diverse. Approximately 72% of scholars qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 67% identify as members of racial or ethnic minority groups, 15% receive special education services, and 10% are military dependents. Although English is the dominant language, a growing number of families speak Spanish at home. 

This linguistic and cultural mix has shaped LSC's commitment to equity, inclusivity, and culturally responsive practices. Sumter's economic struggles and generational poverty also underscore the importance of LSC's mission to empower scholars and families through education.

About the Deputy Superintendent Role:

Reporting directly to the Executive Director (ED), the Deputy Superintendent serves as the second highest administrator at Liberty STEAM Charter School. The Executive Director and Deputy Superintendent are ultimately responsible for the execution of all programs and procedures in alignment with the school’s mission and vision, with input from a broad range of constituents. This is a full-time in office position located in Sumter, South Carolina.

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership & Academic Excellence (40%) 

• Responsible for overall academic outcomes by ensuring rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum, high-quality teaching across campuses, and progress toward key student outcomes

• Coordinates the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs including leading a monthly Instructional Round and regular instructional walks 
• Support the creation and implementation of a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students’ character and sense of community

Operational & Administrative Responsibilities (30%)

• Ensuring accountability to the school’s authorizer and other important stakeholder relationships
• Stewarding finance, operations and human resources functions to ensure operational excellence to support all func