Superintendent – Chilton, WI

Job Description

The Chilton School District is seeking a Superintendent beginning on July 1, 2026, with a base salary range expected to be $140,000 to $160,000, with other benefits to be negotiated. The district is seeking a passionate, results-oriented leader who will foster a collaborative culture between stakeholders and strive for academic excellence at all levels.

The Chilton School District is a PK-12 district with an enrollment of 1,050 students, 150 employees, and a general fund budget of approximately $16 million. The district is comprised of three schools:  Chilton High School, Chilton Middle School, Chilton Elementary School, and a District Office that is located within the high school facility. Chilton Elementary and Middle Schools are distinct buildings that share a common library media center and lunchroom. All school facilities are located on a hundred-acre tract of land located on the south end of the City of Chilton on State Hwy. 151, which enables seamless collaboration across the district. Chilton, a city of approximately 3,950 residents, is the county seat of Calumet County in Wisconsin. The Chilton community is extremely proud of and supportive of its schools. These qualities are reflected through parent and community engagement and high attendance at extra-curricular events.

In August 2023, the Chilton School District opened a state-of-the-art Athletic Complex, which can seat 1500 spectators around a synthetic turf field and a nine-lane track. This has enabled a myriad of opportunities for students to engage in fitness and teamwork.

A 36,000 square foot interior renovation of the Elementary School was completed in September 2024. The school features large, naturally lit classrooms, an impressive common area with skylight, and state-of-the-art learning environments for 4K-4. The Chilton School District offers a comprehensive 4K-12 educational program and firmly believes that preparing students to achieve their potential is our highest priority. 

The Chilton Public Schools is a very special place which includes:  

• Small class sizes that are conducive to learning
• Highly qualified teachers
• A strong support staff
• Administrators who provide leadership
• A community that is supportive and engaged. 
• As a result, we have a school district that offers an educational experience like no other in the State of Wisconsin which includes the four A’s: Academics, Arts, Agriculture, and Athletics. It is not about acceleration in a single area, but experiences that inspire students to be lifelong learners and responsible, contributing members in a global society.

District Highlights:

• High-performing schools as reflected on the State Report Card
  • Elementary School: Significantly Exceeds Expectations
  • Middle School: Exceeds Expectations
• Strong instructional focus with ongoing curricular review and improvement
  • Implementing HMH Into Reading and Into Literature (Grades K–11)
  • Implementing Bridges Math (Grades K–5) and CPM (Grades 6–8)
• Sound fiscal stewardship and community trust
  • Successful passage of a 5-year non-recurring operating referendum (2022)
  • Voter approval of a $19.3 million capital projects referendum
• Regional leadership in special education
  • Serves as the hub for the Calumet County Children with Disabilities Education Board (CCDEB)
  • One of only four CCDEBs in the state
  • Provides specialized services in EBD and ID for students from four surrounding districts
• Strong community partnerships
  • On-site before- and after-school childcare provided in partnership with a local business
  • Concession stand constructed entirely through community fundraising
  • Ongoing fundraising efforts for a wrestling room addition
• Engler Center for the Performing Arts
  • Constructed through endowment funds and maintained with the help of the Friends of the Engler Center, a 501(3)(c)
  • Musical productions are offered at each school building
• Commitment to early learning
  • All-day 4K implemented beginning in the 2024–2025 school year
• Positive enrollment trends
  • Net positive open enrollment

District Vision Statement:

• Be an innovative school system recognized for every student’s demonstration of the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement through the delivery of a challenging education program that fosters student achievement, accommodates individual learning styles, and values personal integrity.
• Develop an interactive partnership between the school district and the community that is mutually beneficial.

District Belief Statements

1. We believe that all students can learn at high levels.
2. We believe that all students are entitled to a rigorous curriculum that challenges each student’s capacity to learn.
3. We believe that teacher effectiveness and expertise have a significant impact on student learning.
4. We believe that our financial and human resources must directly support student learning.
5. We believe that the success of every student is critical to the future of our schools, our community, our nation, and the global marketplace in which they will work.

Visit the Chilton School District Website for more information:  Chilton School District Website 

PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:

1. Cover letter 
   • Stating specific and detailed interest in the Chilton School DistrictSuperintendent 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

For questions regarding the Chilton Public Schools 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 

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