Superintendent – Montgomery Public Schools, AL

PK-12
Southeast
January 9, 2025
Superintendent or CEO
Application ends: February 22, 2025
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Job Description

Superintendent of Schools
Montgomery Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama, a city steeped in the rich soil of struggle and triumph, calls forth a visionary leader to guide its schools and shape the destiny of its children. This is no ordinary city, for Montgomery has etched its name into the annals of history as the crucible of the Civil Rights Movement—a place where courage rose against oppression and hope marched hand-in-hand with justice. It was here that Rosa Parks sat with quiet defiance, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. It was here that Dr. King himself called forth the nation’s conscience to heed the cries for equality. And it was here that the march toward a more just society found its footing on the steps of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church and echoed across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.  Today, Montgomery stands at another crossroads. The future of its children—its most precious resource—depends on the relentless vision and unwavering commitment of an extraordinary superintendent. It seeks a leader who believes, with every fiber of their being, in the transformative power of education to shatter the chains of poverty, to break the cycle of inequity, and to illuminate the path toward freedom.  The superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools must be more than an administrator; they must be a servant-leader, a torchbearer who carries the flame of justice into every classroom, every neighborhood, and every heart. This leader will see not just what is, but what could be—schools that are sanctuaries of learning, teachers who inspire boundless potential, and students who rise as agents of change.

Montgomery invites a leader who understands that education is the bedrock of liberation, the great equalizer, and the cornerstone of democracy. Its schools must be places where every child, regardless of race, creed, or circumstance, is nourished in mind, body, and soul. The superintendent must champion equity, empower educators, engage families, and galvanize communities to build a school system worthy of Montgomery’s legacy.

Job Title:  Superintendent of Schools, Montgomery Public Schools        

Montgomery Public Schools is home to over 28,000 students, a diverse tapestry of young minds who represent the promise of tomorrow. This is a chance to lead with courage, to innovate with purpose, and to inspire a generation that will carry Montgomery’s legacy forward.

For information regarding the District’s Mission and Values please visit:
https://www.mps.k12.al.us/page/mission-and-values

Montgomery Public Schools has a Strategic Plan that continues through 2029, with Annual Report updates that can be found here:
https://www.mps.k12.al.us/documents/about-us/strategic-plan/493659

Job Description:

The Superintendent serves as the chief executive officer of the Montgomery Public Schools Board of Education, and is charged with executing and administering board policy throughout the District. The Superintendent’s duties include those prescribed for superintendents under the Alabama Code (§16-9-1, et seq.) and corresponding requirements and regulations established by the Alabama State Board of Education and the Montgomery Public Schools Board of Education. The Superintendent is responsible for implementation of board policies and its approved goals and objectives. The Superintendent oversees and directs the effective operation of the school district, including the general administration of all instructional, business, and other functions. The Superintendent advises and makes recommendations to the Board of Education respecting such activities, including policies and procedures deemed appropriate to the attainment of district goals and legal compliance. The Superintendent provides effective leadership for the district and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with the board, central office and school leadership teams, all district employees, parents, students, media and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

The minimum qualifications for the Superintendent are established by Alabama Code § 16-9-2 as follows:
(a) The county superintendent of education shall be chosen for his general fitness and character and shall be a person of recognized ability as a school administrator. No person shall be eligible for appointment by any county board of education or for any political party nomination, or for election to the office of county superintendent of education unless such person:
(1) Holds an Alabama certificate in administration and supervision based upon requirements established by the State Board of Education for such certificate;
(2) Has had not less than five years of experience in public school work at the time he assumes office;
(3) Submits proof to the State Superintendent of Education of three years of successful educational experience as a teacher, principal, supervisor, superintendent, educational administrator or instructor in school administration during the five years next preceding his appointment or election;
(4) Submits proof to the county board of education that he holds a degree from a recognized four-year college or university; and
(5) If such person is to be appointed by the county board of education, submits proof to the county board that he is knowledgeable in school administration.
(b) A county superintendent of education, whether elected or appointed, need not be a resident or qualified elector of the county in which he is to serve. In every county where the county superintendent of education is elected by popular vote, he shall be nominated and elected in the same manner as other county officers are nominated and elected under the state election laws.

Desired Traits:

If you believe that education is not just a job but a calling—if you are ready to serve as the drum major for justice in education—then Montgomery, Alabama, is calling you. Answer the call, and together, let us bend the arc of history once more toward justice, starting in the classrooms of this historic city.  The full Leadership Profile Report will be posted on February 12.

Salary Range: 

$237,000 – $275,000

LEADERSHIP PROFILE REPORT

Application Information:

    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.

Application Deadline: February 21, 2025

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