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Educational Service Agency Opportunities
Position: Executive Director
Organization: Northwest Service Cooperative
Application Deadline: March 24, 2025
Position: Chief Administrator
Organization: Northwest AEA
Application Deadline: April 4, 2025
Position: Superintendent
Organization: Puget Sound ESD
Application Deadline: April 11, 2025 (9 am Pacific)
Puget Sound Educational Service District Seeks Its Next Superintendent
Just outside of Seattle, with breathtaking snow-capped mountains to the east and the shimmering waters of Puget Sound to the west, Puget Sound Educational Service District (PSESD) is searching for its next visionary leader. As a world-class educational agency, we proudly serve 35 school districts, 9 charter schools, 2 tribal compact schools, and 247 private schools across King and Pierce counties and Bainbridge Island, —shaping the educational landscape for one of the most dynamic regions in the country. Over 425,000 or 40% of Washington state’s students attend schools in this region.
Seattle isn’t just a city—it’s a mindset. From the garage-born innovations of Microsoft and Amazon to the artistry of Starbucks and the aerospace impact of Boeing, the Puget Sound region thrives on bold ideas and fearless leadership. And so does PSESD. For the first time in over a decade, we are searching for our next Superintendent—a leader who will continue our legacy of equity-driven leadership and transformative cross-sector partnerships. With an unwavering commitment to racial equity and social justice, PSESD is a force for change—breaking down barriers, closing opportunity gaps, and building humanizing, racially just school systems that empower every student to thrive.
In our new Superintendent we seek an educational champion who is ready to lead in a place where innovation meets impact. Because this is more than a job—it’s a calling. As the CEO of Washington’s largest Educational Service District, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education for hundreds of thousands of students and families. From our Renton headquarters, a short shareride from SeaTac International Airport, you’ll help ensure that our diverse graduates across the region are future-ready, contributing to the region’s vibrant culture and ever-evolving economy.
Please visit our landing page for additional information: https://humancapitalenterprises.com/job-openings/sup-pugetsoundesd/
Our vacancy window closes on April 11 at 9:00am Pacific time. Total compensation range is $345-385k DOE. Confidential inquiries are welcome. Please see our contact information on the link above.
Other Education-Related Opportunities
Position: Director of the Center for Safe Schools
Organization: Central Susquehanna IU 16
Application Deadline: March 24, 2025
We're Hiring: Director of the Center for Safe Schools!
Camp Hill, PA | Hybrid Schedule | Leadership Opportunity
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Position: School Business & Operations Manager
Organization: Douglas Public Schools
Application Deadline: March 24, 2025
The Douglas Public Schools is actively seeking a detail oriented, dynamic, forward-thinking, student-centered, and collaborative leader to serve as the School Business & Operations Manager.
About Douglas Public Schools
Douglas is a welcoming and supportive community located 30 minutes south of Worcester, conveniently accessible from Route 146. With a PreK-12 student population of approximately 1,200, the district’s mission is to ensure that all decisions are made in the best interest of students. Douglas Public Schools fosters a collaborative and congenial work environment with strong relationships among staff, the town, and the broader community, including a supportive and engaged school committee.
For additional information about Douglas Public Schools, please refer to the district website at: https://www.douglasps.net/
Position Overview
As a key leader within the school district, the School Business & Operations Manager is responsible for shaping the financial future of Douglas Public Schools. At the heart of the position is the preparation, planning, execution, and monitoring of the annual operating, special revenue funds, and capital budgets, ensuring that every dollar reflects the district’s priorities. Through careful financial analysis and strategic planning, the role supports long-term district objectives while maintaining an up-to-date and accurate budget database, conducts all procurements, and oversees purchasing activities, ensuring strict compliance with Massachusetts general laws. Serving as the principal financial advisor to the School Committee and Superintendent, this individual provides crucial reports and insights that guide decision-making. Collaboration extends beyond the school district. Strong partnerships with town officials, including the Finance Director/Town Accountant, Treasurer/Collector, and Town Administrator, along with fire, police, highway, and other town departments help to create seamless coordination between town and school operations.
Selected Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sound financial policies and procedures to maintain compliance and fiscal stability.
- Budget development and monitoring, budget and financial reporting, and resource allocation to support district initiatives.
- Manage facilities operations, transportation, and food services to ensure efficiency and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborate with district administrators, town officials, and community members to align financial and operational goals.
- Supervise and support business office staff to ensure effective financial management and reporting.
- Develop long-term financial and capital planning strategies to sustain district growth and improvement.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal financial regulations and reporting requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a School Business Administrator by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Master’s degree, from an accredited college or university, in Educational Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience and demonstrated leadership in school or municipal financial management
- Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing official (MCPPO)
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements
Douglas Public Schools will offer a regionally competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Review of applications will begin on March 24, 2025. Initial interviews are anticipated to begin on March 31 with the appointment of the new School Business & Operations Manager made by the beginning of May. The expected start date is on or about July 1, 2025.
For more information, please contact: NESDEC Search Office, Douglas School Business & Operations Manager Search, NESDEC, 28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752; Phone: 508-481-9444; Email: search@nesdec.org
To access the application, please visit www.nesdec.org and click on the Executive Search tab,
Position: Superintendent of Schools
Organization: Regional School District #10
Application Deadline: March 27, 2025
The Regional School District #10 Board of Education seeks an inspired educational leader for the position of Superintendent of Schools and invites qualified and interested candidates to apply. Cooperative Educational Services Executive Searches will facilitate the search. A full list of qualifications and duties can be found on the flyer found at https://www.cestrumbull.org/services/execsearches.
Completed application packets are comprised of the following:
- Cover letter outlining qualifications for position and interest in this specific position.
- Copy of updated, complete resume which includes a chronology of work history and educational background and a preferred email address and phone contact.
- Copy of Connecticut 093 certification.
- Copies of transcripts for all degrees held from all granting colleges/universities. Finalist candidates will be required to supply official transcripts.
- Three signed letters of reference from current or former employers and professional contacts. (Please limit reference letters to three letters written within the past )
Completed application packets are due via email to Cooperative Educational Services by 2:00 pm March 27, 2025. Application packets MUST be submitted as ONE PDF file and emailed to ExecutiveSearches@cestrumbull.org.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until a candidate is selected, but no later than the deadline above.
All inquiries related to the open position should be directed to: Dr. Charles Dumais (203) 365-8801 or dumaisc@cestrumbull.org or to David B. Erwin (860) 567-0863, ext. 1138 or erwin@edadvance.org.
Position: Playcare Center Director
Organization: Lexington Playcare Center
Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
The Lexington Playcare Center Board of Directors invites well-qualified candidates to apply for the position of Director.
Lexington Playcare Center (LPC) is a non-profit child care center located in the heart of historic Lexington Massachusetts. LPC offers full or part-time year-round programs for toddlers 15 months to 2.9 years old and preschoolers 2.9 years old to 5 years old. Established in 1984, the philosophy and mission “…is to help children become good friends, proficient problem solvers, creative risk takers, and self-governing, accepting classmates. We want them to be as self-sufficient and independent as they can be based on their age and development. We respect parents and provide them with consistent and daily communication. Our community works hard to maintain a democratic, welcoming, and inclusive environment, which properly balances education and childcare. If you consistently see high staff morale, happy curious children, involved and informed parents, then we have reached our goals!” The school is deeply grounded in its history and is beloved by families and staff alike. With a dedicated teaching team, high staff retention, and strong enrollment, LPC is a vibrant, supportive, and caring community that treasures its small size and ratios, personalized attention, and the relationships formed at all levels.
Lexington Playcare Center is looking for its next Director to be an experienced, approachable, and engaged educational leader who wholeheartedly aligns with the school’s mission, vision, and values. This individual should be capable of leading the school programmatically, inspiring staff, offering strategic insight, and building strong relationships with the Board, parents, and the broader LPC community. The new LPC Director should be an experienced and compassionate individual who possesses strong facilitation and organizational skills, and excels in early childhood planning, communication, decision-making, problem solving, and informational management. Candidates must demonstrate a collaborative leadership style and be committed to a hands-on approach to leading a non-profit organization with a focus on student centered activities and family support.
Desired Core Competencies:
- Alignment with LPC’s mission and vision, including a fundamental belief in the joy of working with young children
- Eagerness to engage actively with students, parents, and staff, and willingness to prioritize visibility and approachability amidst the demands of a busy professional schedule
- Demonstrates empathy and authenticity in interactions, building genuine connections with students, staff, and the broader diverse community
- Emotionally intelligent and possessing flexibility in effecting change to meet the evolving needs and services required of young children and their families
- Independent educational leader possessing visionary skills, a passion for early childhood learning and experience leading teams of teachers and/or staff
- Demonstrated skills in formulating and leading strategic-planning initiatives with a commitment to implementing LPC’s mission and vision
- Demonstrated problem-solving, team building, and decision-making strategies
- Eagerness to nurture a close-knit community where every child and staff member feels known and valued
Desired Qualifications:
- 5+ years in education, childcare or preschool teaching preferred
- 2-5+ years in a leadership role within an educational setting
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (preferred) in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Director II certification by the Massachusetts EEC (required or evidence of eligibility)
- Significant administrative experience including curriculum building and instruction, school operations and finances, and strategic planning
- Strong fiscal management skills with knowledge and fiduciary understanding of non-profit organizational operations
- Strong personnel management experience with demonstrated ability and insight to recruit and retain high-quality staff; ability to lead, guide, motivate and direct a diverse and talented staff
- Experience with early childhood local, state, and national resources/agencies, particularly EEC
- Deep understanding of early childhood development and the learning needs of a diverse community of learners, ages 15 months – 5 years
- Experience on, or working with, a Board of Directors is a plus
- Preschool teaching experience considered an asset
- Confident and clear communication, both verbally and in writing
- Awareness of and attentiveness toward emerging educational trends and EEC program development
The application deadline is March 31, 2025. Screening of applications will begin on April 1 with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2025.
For more information, please contact: Dr. Michael Palladino, Lexington Playcare Center Director Search, NESDEC, 28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752; Phone: 508-481-9444; Email: search@nesdec.org
To access the application, please visit https://nesdec.org/ and click on the Executive Search tab,
or visit: https://www.applitrack.com/nesdec/onlineapp/
Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, you are still encouraged to apply. The Board is eager to meet diverse applicants who believe in the school’s mission and can contribute to the team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes.
Position: Head of School/Superintendent
Organization: W.L. Gilbert School Corporation
Application Deadline: April 3, 2025
Position: Superintendent of Schools
Organization: Bristol Public Schools
Application Deadline: April 3, 2025
Position: Superintendent of Schools
Organization: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
Application Deadline: April 7, 2025
Position: Superintendent of Schools
Organization: Uxbridge Superintendent Search
Application Deadline: April 10, 2025
The Uxbridge School Committee invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The district is seeking a collaborative leader with the skills, knowledge, and passion to work together with the School Committee and the community to guide the district to continual improvement and to carry out the mission of the Uxbridge Public Schools:
Uxbridge Public Schools, in partnership with parents, guardians and the community, are dedicated to creating environments of continuous growth and learning that ensures all students become empowered and progressive learners, innovative problem-solvers, and flexible thinkers. The district strives to provide rigorous educational programs that meet the diverse needs of its students in a safe, supportive environment and, in partnership with the community, prepare students to become competent, innovative, and responsible citizens.
Uxbridge Public Schools has been recognized nationally for its Innovation Pathways Program at the high school and was bestowed Distinguished Status for Project Lead the Way at the Early Learning Center and the high school. These programs give students access to applied and experiential learning opportunities in different career areas, increasing engagement and achievement.
Along with strong academic programs, the district provides a wide variety of co-curricular programs for its students, including established Extended Day programs in Grades K-6; strong music, chorus and athletic programs in Grades 4-7; and robust club and athletic offerings in Grades 8-12. Uxbridge High School is the home of multiple state championship teams, including its varsity football team, which won back-to-back championships in 2023 and 2024, and its varsity field hockey team, which won championships in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
The district, which serves approximately 1,600 students in Pre-K to Grade 12, comprises three schools:
- Taft Early Learning Center: Grades Prek-3, enrollment of 565 students
- Whitin Intermediate School: Grades 4-7, enrollment of 474 students
- Uxbridge High School: Grades 8-12, enrollment of 634 students
The Town of Uxbridge, with a population of approximately 14,00 residents, is located in southern Worcester County, halfway between Worcester, MA and Providence, RI. Uxbridge, which is preparing to celebrate its 300th anniversary, is situated at the center of the Blackstone Valley Heritage Corridor, the home of America's earliest industrialization for textiles, power looms for woolens, cashmere woolens, and manufacturing of clothing and military uniforms. Uxbridge is governed by a five-member elected board with a town meeting style of government. The school system is governed by a seven-member elected school committee.
For further details about Uxbridge Public Schools, please visit the district website: https://www.uxbridgeschools.com
The successful candidate for the position of Superintendent of Schools must exhibit a record of strong leadership skills in an administrative role. They must have proven performance of past leadership, demonstrating a strong ability to collaborate with involved stakeholders, including the community and the School Committee, to establish and execute on a shared vision for the district. The candidate should have a record of building and directing successful teams and cultivating relationships of all involved with empathy and understanding, while constantly seeking to promote academic excellence and social emotional well-being.
A master’s degree is required; a Ph.D. or Ed.D. is preferred. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensing as Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts. The Uxbridge School Committee will offer a contract with a regionally competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with a generous benefits package.
The deadline for submitting applications is April 10, 2025. Preliminary interviews are anticipated to occur the week of April 28. The start date for this position is July 1, 2025.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Judith Paolucci or Dr. David DeRuosi
Uxbridge Superintendent Search
NESDEC, 28 Lord Road,
Marlborough, MA 01752
Phone: 508-481-9444
Email: search@nesdec.org
To access the application, please visit www.nesdec.org