Superintendent – Waupaca, WI

Job Description

Waupaca, WI

The School District of Waupaca is seeking a superintendent beginning on July 1, 2025, with a base salary range expected to be $150,000-$170,000 (based on experience); other benefits to be negotiated.

Waupaca is a city in east central Wisconsin, located in Waupaca County. It is a vibrant, small city boasting the beauty and seclusion of a rural setting and all the amenities and conveniences to rival big city living. While the resident population is approximately 6,400 persons, Waupaca’s service area increases to 15,000 people including surrounding townships and to approximately 30,000 people during the summer tourist season. The Waupaca area is among the Midwest’s most popular tourist destinations, including the famous Waupaca Chain O’ Lakes, 22 spring-fed lakes. As abundant outdoor recreational opportunities continue to beckon thousands to the community, the local economy is also supported by vigorous manufacturing and service industries, providing local employment opportunities as well as goods and services in a global economy.

Four major highways intersect in the city, making travel to nearby metro areas such as the Fox Cities (40 miles), Green Bay (70 miles), and Stevens Point (30 miles), an easy and quick commute. Travel to major metropolitan areas of the Midwest is also within a few hours’ drive, being approximately two hours from Madison and Milwaukee.

The 4K-12 School District of Waupaca consists of 160 square miles, and has an enrollment of approximately 2000 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. The District has about 350 employees, with an operational budget of $30,000,000. Education is provided in 4 buildings: Waupaca 4K, Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School, Chain Exploration Center, Waupaca Middle School, and Waupaca High School.

The School District of Waupaca elementary schools offer small class sizes that are rich with technology, offering students an education based on high expectations, clear accountability, a sense of ownership and belonging, and a safe and nurturing environment. Waupaca High School offers college readiness programs, advanced placement classes and strong connections with Fox Valley Technical College, providing a seamless transition from high school to a post secondary education or the world of work. #WaupacaWorks offers partnerships with local businesses and manufacturers to provide abundant learning experiences and career opportunities for all District students.

In 2022, the community supported a capital referendum to support building safety and security improvements with approximately 75% voter support.

Several regional airports are located within an hour of Waupaca such as Appleton, Green Bay, and Central Wisconsin (Mosinee), with larger airports in Milwaukee and Madison located approximately 100 miles away.

Visit the School District of Waupaca website for more information:  www.waupaca.k12.wi.us

Link to School District of Waupaca Strategic Plan:  Strategic Plan.pdf – Google Drive

PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:

1. Cover letter (stating interest and unique qualifications for the position) – be sure to save the name of the district in the document title
2. Full resume/vitae
3. Three current letters of recommendation
4. Copy of Superintendent license (regardless of state) or evidence of eligibility for Superintendent license
5. Contact information of three additional references different than the reference letters

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.