The Mississippi School Boards Association is currently conducting the Superintendent Search for the Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District.

The Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District is seeking an innovative and data-driven educational leader who has a proven record of raising student achievement, who has current, hands-on experience with the Mississippi accountability system, and who has demonstrated the ability to develop positive relationships with all stakeholder groups.

The Greenwood Public School District and the Leflore County School District officially merged on July 1, 2019.

The Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District (GLCSD) has a student population of approximately 3,849 and is comprised of fourteen (14) schools — seven elementary schools; two middle/junior high schools; three high schools; and one alternative school. The district also has one Career and Technical Education center.

The GLCSD employs approximately 820 individuals, including highly qualified administrators and teachers and devoted and trained classified staff.

The GLCSD aims to unite, educate, and prepare all students for college and career by providing a high-quality learning experience.

MANDATORY LEGAL CRITERIA

• Must meet criteria outlined in MS Code 37-9-13 as a principal, assistant superintendent, or superintendent.

• Has served as a principal for a minimum of three years in an “A” or “B” school; five years of experience preferred
• Doctorate degree preferred
• Evidence of a recent documented track record of raising the achievement level of all students
• Evidence of the ability to use data to improve student achievement
• Evidence of developing, improving, and monitoring curriculum and instruction
• Skill as an effective communicator, including speaking, listening, writing, and technology
• Ability to develop a climate of trust/openness with all stakeholders
• Willingness to and ability to work cooperatively with the school board members
• Ability to develop a positive rapport, while providing strong leadership to administrators, teachers, and other school personnel
• Ability to engage parents and community stakeholders in the life of the school
• Experience in consensus building
• Is committed to becoming an active and visible member of the community
• Successful experience with and understanding of financial planning, budget preparation, management, and monitoring, and financial reporting 
• Ability to recruit, retain, and invest in the development of highly qualified personnel
• Strong commitment to pursue academic innovations for all grade levels
• Ability to facilitate the development of, the implementation of, and the monitoring of a facilities improvement plan  
• Possesses high moral and ethical standards of conduct

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 18, 2025.

START DATE

The start date for the new superintendent will be determined by the board once the candidate is selected. The expected start date is August 1, 2025.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please be prepared to upload the following documents (PDF) into the application system:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Valid Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Administrator License
• Current School District Employment Contract

Applicants should not contact the Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District Board of Trustees directly.

To create your profile and begin the application process,

click the "Apply Now!" button.

MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION

Dr. Denotris R. Jackson, Executive Director

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