Superintendent- Mesa, AZ

Job Description

Superintendent
Mesa Public Schools

Our Community and Our District

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning public school district in Mesa, AZ. With over 9,000 employees serving approximately 54,000 students, Mesa is the largest school district in Arizona. The district offers a variety of programs and learning opportunities across 82 schools, including 55 elementary schools, 10 junior high schools, six comprehensive high schools, and several alternative schools. The district takes pride in their reputation as the premier educational choice in the region, serving the Mesa community as well as portions of Chandler and Tempe, AZ.

Job Summary

Mesa Public Schools seeks a qualified, highly visible, collaborative superintendent to work closely with the Governing Board, students, staff, families, and the community to ensure success for every student.

Experience with district level responsibilities and familiarity with superintendent expectations within a diverse suburban/urban school district and community is also desired. The district seeks a candidate with a track record of effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders as well as a history of improving student learning outcomes for all students.

Strategic Planning & Results: Experience developing and leading implementation of initiatives leading to high levels of student success and achievement of strategic goals.

Instructional Leadership: Experience working with a Governing Board, district staff, families, and community partners to build upon effective systems, programs, and instructional practices to increase student achievement results.

Collaboration & Community Partnerships:  Experience effectively establishing and expanding collaborative relationships/partnerships to achieve strategic goals and inspire community confidence and support.

Innovation: In the context of educational choices available to students and families in the region; creates, expands, and promotes high levels of student success and quality educational options for students and families to address enrollment retention goals.

Actively Engaged and Visible: The Governing Board seeks a leader who is visible and approachable who is committed to becoming actively involved in schools, events, and the life of the Mesa Community.

Minimum Qualities/Qualifications

Master’s Degree;
Current Arizona Superintendent Certification (or ability/willingness to obtain);
Experience leading strategic plan implementation resulting in improved student outcomes;
Prior experience as a classroom teacher and school administrator;
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills;
Demonstrated experience with instructional leadership, data-driven planning, and assessment;
Strong interpersonal skills, including transparent and respectful interactions with students, staff, families, and community members;
Demonstrated exemplary communication skills in listening, speaking, and writing;
Models high standards of professional and ethical behavior at all times and operates consistently with integrity and transparency

Preferred Qualities/Qualifications

Doctoral Degree;
District level administrative experience in P-12 education;
Demonstrated success in improving student success/outcomes;
Experience partnering with community members and local organizations in support of public education;
District leadership experience with operations, including financial services, facilities planning, human resources, labor relations;
District leadership experience with successful school funding initiatives (overrides & bonds);
Experience working closely with a Governing Board of Directors;

Strengths and Opportunities

Pending: HYA is currently gathering input from students, staff, families and community members regarding strengths and challenges/opportunities facing the district as well as the most important leadership qualities and characteristics desired in the next superintendent. This input will be used to develop a Leadership Profile Report that will be used by the Governing Board in making screening and selection decisions.

Application Requirements

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Completed application Form (link available at HYA website)
4. Written letters of recommendation from a minimum of (3) professional references

Application Process and Timeline

Application Deadline: November 19, 2024
Application Link: https://hyasearch.com/job/superintendent-mesa-az/
Announcement of Appointment: December 2024
Superintendent Begins: July 1, 2025

Confidential Inquiries Please Contact

Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, Search Consultants:

(Please direct all inquiries to HYA Associates.  Do not contact members of the Governing Board.)

Compensation

The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board will negotiate a compensation and benefit package that is regionally competitive based upon education and experience.

Leadership Profile Report

How to apply for this job?

1. Register for an account on the HYA website. Or, log in to the HYA website if you already have an account created. Click the Login/Register button at the top of the page to get started.
2. After logging in, click the Apply Now button at the top of this page.
3. You will be redirected to the Frontline Education website. This website is where you will submit your application. This website also will require its own unique login and password.