| Position Category | Administration |
| Position Type | Superintendent |
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| School District | USD 361 Chaparral |
| City, State | Anthony/Harper, KS |
| Description | The USD 361 Board of Education is seeking an educational entrepreneurial leader to serve as the next Superintendent. The successful candidate will possess a strong financial background with proven experience in creating and managing district budgets that prioritize student academic improvement while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The successful candidate will bring expertise in designing scalable solutions and driving system change by developing programs, policies, and cultivating staff and district leadership to effectively pursue and achieve student academic improvement goals. |
| Required Qualifications | Appropriate Certification for Superintendent Requirements as outlined from the Kansas State Department of Education: https://www.ksde.gov/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Teacher-Licensure-TL/Licensure/License-Requirements/School-Leadership-License-Requirements |
| Preferred Qualifications | The USD 361 superintendent will have the expertise and experience to advance the district’s new vision and foster a strong culture of continuous improvement to achieve the highest standards of excellence. The Board of Education took the first steps toward implementing this vision by listening to students, teachers, and the communities of the district to hear their concerns and what students need to know and be able to do when they graduate from USD 361. From those conversations, the Board of Education set achievable and aspirational SMART goals for academic improvement to ensure students who graduate from USD 361 Chaparral schools will be well prepared after graduation for a career or college. (see full description in link) |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Cover Letter |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Resume |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Reference List |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Letter(s) of Reference |
| Include the following materials with your application: | Teaching/Administration Certification |
| Application Instructions | Application Requirements: • Cover Letter tailored to the superintendent position at USD 361, addressing your experience and expertise as an educational entrepreneurial leader with financial expertise, and a focus on academic improvement and fiscal responsibility. • Current resume/CV • Kansas State Board of Education District Leadership License Certificate (copy) • Three references: Letter with contact Information: o Supervisor o Colleague o Direct Report We invite you to submit additional materials that support your candidacy by showing your proven track record: • Educational Entrepreneurial Leadership Initiatives (improving academic outcomes, staff development, career/college preparation, etc.) • Financial/Budget Acumen (budget processes, auditing process, etc.) Candidates should not contact board members directly. Questions and application materials (email only) should be sent to the search consultant: Dr. Tracy Frederick: tracy.frederick@ksbrc.org. Review of applications will begin on August 20th. |
| Link | https://ksbrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/APPROVED-USD-361-Profile-for-Super… |
| Contact Name | Dr. Tracy Frederick |
| Contact Email | tracy.frederick@ksbrc.org |