School Superintendent Jobs in Pennsylvania

A School Superintendent serves as the top executive in the school district and is responsible for the overall operational management of the schools. They implement and oversee the district's educational policies, programs, and initiatives to ensure the highest possible quality of education. Their responsibilities also include preparing budgets, maintaining records, hiring and managing staff, and liaising with parents, teachers, school boards, and community members. They work closely with the school board in decision-making processes, providing input and recommendations on various issues.

Superintendents should have a strong background in education and a Master's degree in Education Administration or a related field. In some cases, a doctoral degree may be required. A valid state school superintendent certification is also a prerequisite. They should have excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people. Prior job roles before becoming a Superintendent could include being a Principal, Assistant Superintendent, or Director of Curriculum in a school district. These roles provide the necessary experience and understanding of the education system that is crucial for a Superintendent role.

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Centennial School District

Superintendent of Schools

The Board of School Directors for the Centennial School District, located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dynamic, student-focused, highly visible leader to serve as Superintendent of Schools...

Executive Assistant To The Superintendent

  • Allentown, PA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 22 hours ago

Provides administrative & strategic support to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Offices. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft and Google applications, and other relevant software....

Superintendent-Maintenance Mechanical 1....

Superintendent

  • Doylestown, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Doylestown, PA
  • 6 days ago

The Board of School Directors for the Centennial School District, located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is seeking a dynamic, student-focused, highly visible leader to serve as Superintendent of Schools...

Superintendent of Schools, Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

  • Kennett Square, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Kennett Square, PA
  • 8 days ago

Prior superintendent experience preferred....

Superintendent

  • Orwigsburg, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Orwigsburg, PA
  • 8 days ago

The district seeks an ethical, dynamic individual with the ability to: Drive organizational excellence through a demonstrated record of improving academic performance and instructional leadership; Make...

Superintendent

  • Flinton, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Flinton, PA
  • 8 days ago

SUPERINTENDENT Glendale School District is accepting applications for the position of Superintendent. Start Date: July 1, 2025. Enrollment; 665; Budget $18 million....

Golf Course Superintendent

  • State College, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 11 days ago

Determine agronomic needs of the course and create a plan to address deficiencies or problems....

Golf Course Superintendent

  • University Park, PA
  • 13 days ago
  • University Park, PA
  • 13 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a NCAA Division I and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking a Golf Course Superintendent to oversee Penn State's...

Other duties as assigned by the Central Offices of Superintendent, Operations, and Finance within the scope of secretarial duties TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month year....

Superintendent of Schools - Wilkinsburg S D

  • Wilkinsburg, PA
  • 22 days ago
  • Wilkinsburg, PA
  • 22 days ago

A Pennsylvania Superintendent PK-12 Letter is required. Please direct questions to Erin Todd, lead consultant .......

Superintendent 1

  • State College, PA
  • 29 days ago
  • State College, PA
  • 29 days ago

Effectively lead and coordinate all day-to-day equipment maintenance activities in both shop and field environments. Manage the shop business to ensure that company equipment is maintained,...

Melt Superintendent

  • Columbia, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbia, PA
  • 30+ days ago

ASC Engineered Solutions Columbia, Pennsylvania AREA OF INTEREST: Manufacturing: Melt POSITION TYPE: Full-time Job Title: Melt Superintendent About the Company Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International...

RMC Plant Superintendent - West Harrisburg, PA - 505665

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 45+ days ago

RMC Plant Superintendent - West Harrisburg, PA - 505665 DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:Job ID: 505665 Position OverviewThe position encompasses execution and supervision of all activities relating to...

Foundry Superintendent

  • Columbia, PA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Columbia, PA
  • 45+ days ago

ASC Engineered Solutions is looking for a Foundry Superintendent to manage all aspects of the Foundry Molding Department operations in a high-volume production environment, as well as meet the goals...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for School Superintendent Jobs in Pennsylvania

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSchoolAdministrators research efforts.

Highest Education Level

School Superintendents in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Master's Degree
41.6%
Doctorate Degree
27.0%
Bachelor's Degree
18.7%
High School or GED
5.1%
Associate's Degree
4.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.1%



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