A deputy superintendent is a person who helps and supports the superintendent, or the head, of an organization or institution. They assist in managing and making important decisions. Full definition
He has 37 years of experience in urban and suburban public schools settings and has held the positions of deputy superintendent for curriculum and instruction, high school principal, and middle school principal. (ucea.org)
That there be two state deputy superintendents (there is now only one), one of whom would be responsible for vocational education. (edweek.org)
Prior to her current position, she served as deputy superintendent. (news4jax.com)