Superintendent – Anoka, MN

Job Description

Anoka-Hennepin Schools is seeking a Superintendent beginning on July 1, 2026, with a base salary range expected to be $265,500 to $285,500; other benefits to be negotiated. 

Anoka-Hennepin Schools is a great place to live, work, and learn. Our communities work together to provide residents with safe and friendly neighborhoods, a wide range of business and economic opportunities, beautiful parks and abundant recreational activities and high-quality schools.

The Anoka-Hennepin School District is Minnesota’s largest, serving a diverse population of approximately 37,000 students, 7,150 staff members and 253,000 residents. Anoka-Hennepin has 25 elementary schools, six middle schools and five high schools, plus early learning, alternative, magnet, specialty schools and Community Education programs to serve all the needs of our learners.

Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff play a critical role in preparing students for life. The district is known for offering a wide range of academic and co-curricular opportunities, including Advanced Placement courses, career and technical education pathways, and extensive athletics and activities. The district has received the “best communities for music education” designation for 11 years in a row. Overall, student performance on standardized tests tends to be above state averages in both reading and math, and the district maintains a graduation rate above the state average, making it a strong academic option among large suburban systems.

Spread out across 172 square miles, the school district is comprised of 13 suburban communities north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul: Andover,  Anoka, Blaine,  Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Coon Rapids,  Dayton, Fridley, Ham Lake, Nowthen, Oak Grove and Ramsey.

The Anoka-Hennepin School District utilizes a continuous improvement model to align its governance, resource allocation, and operations with its mission to effectively educate each student for success.

Mission: To effectively educate each student for success.

Vision: To be a public school system of excellence, featuring high-quality staff, programs, and successful graduates.

Equity Commitment: The district is dedicated to creating equitable learning environments that provide access, representation, meaningful participation, and positive outcomes for all students.

Visit the Anoka-Hennepin Schools Website: Anoka-Hennepin Schools Website 

Visit the Anoka-Hennepin Schools:  Strategic Priorities

Visit the Anoka-Hennepin Schools: Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness Report

 INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:

1. Cover letter 
   • Stating specific and detailed interest in the Anoka-Hennepin Schools 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

Link to Superintendent Job Posting on the HYA Website: Anoka-Hennepin Job Posting

For questions regarding the Anoka-Hennepin Schools Superintendent search, contact:

Mike Richie, Vice President, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates

Email: mikerichie@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.