The Superintendent of Education serves as the chief executive officer of the school district and is responsible to the Board of Trustees for ensuring compliance with all board policies and Mississippi State Board of Education rules and regulations, as well as state and federal laws.

Only applicants who fit the following criteria and qualifications defined by the board will be considered for the position.

MANDATORY LEGAL & SCHOOL BOARD CRITERIA

• Must meet experience criteria outlined in MS Code 37-9-13
• Has served as a principal for a minimum of three years in an “A” “B”, or "C" rated school; five years of experience preferred, or
• Has served as a superintendent or assistant superintendent within the past five years “A” “B”, or "C" rated school district.
• Doctorate degree preferred

Student Achievement

• Has served as a principal for a minimum of three years in an “A”, “B”, or "C" school; five years of experience preferred
• Evidence of a recent documented track record of raising the achievement level of ALL students
• Experience in a diverse school district
• Evidence of the ability to use data to improve student achievement
• Has a strong commitment to pursue academic innovations for all grade levels
• Is an advocate for students
• Knowledge of strategic planning, including development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
• Has a strong commitment to support student extra-curricular activities, including athletics, band, the arts, and school-level events

Career Technical

• Has experience with innovative approaches to workforce development  
• A strong knowledge of career and technical education and its funding avenues

Budget and Finance

• Has successful experience in school finance to include budgeting, monitoring, and reporting

Personnel

•  Ability to recruit, retain, and invest in the development of highly qualified personnel
• Uses a team management approach
• Ability to develop a positive rapport, while providing strong leadership to administrators, teachers, and other school personnel
• Has experience in developing a climate of high expectations and accountability

Community and Stakeholder Relations

• Willingness to be visible in the schools and in the classrooms on a regular basis
• Ability to develop a climate of trust/openness with all stakeholders
• Willingness to maintain an open-door policy with all stakeholder groups to benefit students and the district
• Ability to engage parents and community stakeholders in the life of the school
• The Superintendent shall live in the school district. (Policy Requirement)
•  Will be visible and active in the community; including civic and business partnerships

Communication

• Ability to develop a formal process for communicating with stakeholders, including the board members
• Is honest and transparent; has high moral and ethical standards of conduct; has a strong work ethic
• Skill as an effective communicator, including speaking, listening, writing, and technology

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 28, 2025.

START DATE

The start date for the new superintendent will be determined by the board once the candidate is selected.

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

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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