Superintendent – Bruce, WI

February 19, 2025
Application ends: April 4, 2025
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Job Description

VACANCY
Bruce, WI

The Bruce School District is seeking a superintendent beginning on July 1, 2025. A candidate possessing a certification in curriculum or instruction would be beneficial to the district.

The Bruce School District is a rural 4K-12 school district in Bruce, Wisconsin, serving approximately 445 students across three schools: elementary (4K-5), middle school (6-8) and high school (9-12). Students live primarily in the Bruce and Exeland areas in Rusk and Sawyer Counties, near the Chippewa River and the beautiful Blue Hills recreational area. Bruce is a friendly community offering a quiet lifestyle with easy access to many outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing, skiing, biking, hiking, and photo opportunities. The Village of Bruce also serves as a focal point to nearby resort areas.

The Bruce School District provides a student-centered environment with dynamic educational opportunities in an ever-changing world. The state Department of Public Instruction rated the Bruce School District as “exceeding expectations” Academic and Career Planning provides a bridge to postsecondary education and the workforce with a combination of student requirements, opportunities, and experiences:

Why Bruce?

  • Being a positive and lasting influence for all!
  • District exceeds expectations on 2023-2024 Wisconsin State Report card; Overall Score 72.3
  • Career Based Exploratory classes – Grades 6 – 8
  • Monthly Post Secondary Planning with Counselor – Grades 9 -12
  • Xello – Post Secondary Career Exploration Website – Grades 6-12
  • Academic and Career Planning (ACP) and Future Readiness Plan.
  • Academic and Career Plan Portfolios – Grades 9 -12
  • Course Planning Conferences – Grades 8 -11
  • Distance Learning College Courses and Trades Certifications
  • Youth Apprenticeship Programs (YA)
  • College and Career Field Tours

Visit the Bruce School District Website for more information: https://www.bruce.k12.wi.us/

PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:

  1. Cover letter
    • Stating specific and detailed interest in the Bruce superintendent position
    • Qualifications for the position
  2. Full resume/vitae
  3. Three current letters of recommendation
  4. Contact information of three additional references different than the reference letters
Search Timeline – All Application Materials Due by April 4, 2025

April 9, 2025 :
March 3-7, 2025 : 
Week of April 14, 2025 :

Week of April 21, 2025 :
By early May, 2025 :
July 1, 2025 :

 

Presentation of District Leadership Profile Report and Presentation of slate to Board
Spring Break – Bruce School District
Board first-round interviews
The board meets to identify semi-finalists
Finalists Day in the District and Final Interviews (Same Day)
Superintendent’s hiring approved and announced
Superintendent contract formally begins

 

 

For questions regarding the Bruce School District Superintendent search contact:
Mike Richie, Vice President, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Email: mikerichie@hyasearch.com

Scott Winch, Senior Associate, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Email: scottwinch@hyasearch.com


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.