Superintendent – Whitewater, WI

Job Description

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WHITEWATER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Whitewater Unified School District is seeking a Superintendent beginning on July 1, 2025, with a base salary range expected to be $165,000 to $180,000 (based on experience); other benefits to be negotiated. 

Whitewater Unified School District (WUSD) is considered a fringe rural district, as it has elements of rural and suburban communities. The City of Whitewater has a population of approximately 14,500. Whitewater is located in southern Wisconsin, approximately 45 miles west of Milwaukee, 45 miles east of Madison, and 100 miles northwest of Chicago. WUSD spans over 200 square miles. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, with an enrollment of over 10,500 students, offers residents a variety of cultural and educational opportunities. As well, the WUSD has an active intern program that supplies the district with cutting-edge intern opportunities. Whitewater is a vibrant, diverse community with a growing population of multilingual families. WUSD believes that all students can succeed. Every Student, Every Day, in a Unified Way.

The district serves 2000 (PK-12) students in three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Whitewater Unified School District is committed to a focus on educational excellence for its students, professional staff, and entire community. The District has 350 employees and a general fund budget of approximately $32 million. 

Mission – Whitewater Unified School District inspires and empowers students to achieve excellence in a safe, innovative educational environment.

Vision – Every Student, Every Day, in a Unified Way.

Inclusionary Statement – The Whitewater Unified School District celebrates and values community. We support and are inclusive of all students, staff, families, and community members. All are welcome and safe in our schools. We take seriously our responsibility to provide safe, nondiscriminatory, and inclusive environments for all people. We will continue to staunchly protect the rights of all people. All children will be safe and loved in our schools…Every Student, Every Day, in a Unified Way. 

Core Values

• Students as our #1 priority
• High expectations for student achievement
• Respect for and appreciation of human diversity
• Excellence in teaching, leadership, and service
• School, community and family partnerships
• Responsible planning and management of resources
• Education as the foundation of a strong community

District Highlights

• 2024 Best Communities for Music Education
• 2024 Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award 
• 2025 WHS Robotics Team World Championship Qualifier
• Early Implementation of the Science of Reading/ Structured Literacy, making the district a model for site visits from across the state. The District improved overall rates of performing at or above proficiency from 26% to 53% in the Winter of 2025. 
• Improving DPI State Report Cards
• WUSD has successfully passed both operational and capital referendums since 2015, showing an outpouring of community support

Visit the Whitewater Unified School District Website for more information: https://www.wwusd.org/

PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:

1. Cover letter 

• • Stating specific and detailed interest in the Whitewater superintendent position
  • Qualifications for the position

1. Full resume/vitae
2. Three current letters of recommendation
3. Contact information of three additional references different than the reference letters

For questions regarding the Whitewater Unified  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 

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