Superintendent Clarke County Schools; GA

Clarke County Schools Superintendent of Schools

The Clarke County Board of Education is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Superintendent of Schools. Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. See the application process below for more information.

Nestled in the heart of a vibrant college town, the Clarke County School District offers students rich learning opportunities. Its two AP Honor high schools provide more than 25 AP courses, while the Athens Community Career Academy delivers innovative, career-focused pathways in state‑of‑the‑art learning environments. As a charter district, CCSD is committed to innovation through programs like Leader in Me, Coaching4

Success, and the Get Comfortable Literacy Mentorship. The district is repeatedly recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education, with exceptional arts and athletics opportunities supported by the Athens community. With four school‑based health centers and strong partnerships with the University of Georgia, Athens Technical College, and other higher education institutions, CCSD remains a cornerstone of Athens‑Clarke County and one of its largest employers.

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• $34,873,559 for operating expenses

• Professional Staff – 1,491
• Classified Staff – 1,138

• 12,475 students

• Elementary Schools – 14
• Middle Schools – 4
• High Schools – 3 (2 comprehensive)

The Superintendent of Schools serves as the chief executive officer of the school system and is responsible to the Board of Education for ensuring compliance with all board policies, Georgia Board of Education rules and regulations, and state and federal laws. Candidates will be evaluated on their professional merits, with emphasis on the following criteria:

• Evidence of success as a proven leader in an educational environment relevant to this school system.
• Demonstrated ability to model and pursue the district’s mission, vision, and core values in all aspects of leadership.
• Proven instructional leadership that raises student outcomes through enrichment, rigor, and by eliminating student achievement gaps.
• Demonstrated interest in building and maintaining a safe, caring, and healthy educational environment that meets the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student.
• Demonstrated understanding of equity and cultural responsiveness in all aspects of leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to develop the professional knowledge, skills, and practice of teachers and staff.
• Willingness to engage in regular and open two‑way communication with families and the community about relevant district needs.
• Cultural competency and willingness to become an integral part of the community.
• Possession of high standards of ethical and moral conduct and a demonstrated ability to promote the success of all students by adhering to ethical principles and professional norms.
• Having no immediate family members serving on the Clarke County Board of Education or employed as an administrator in the school district after July 1, 2009 as required by GA law.
• Of good moral character; not convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude as required by GA law.
• Possession of or eligibility for the Education Specialist Degree or higher, and holds or is eligible for a Georgia Standard Professional Clear Renewable Tier II Certificate at Level 6 or higher in Educational Leadership. A certificate number or a letter of eligibility from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, verifying such eligibility, must be provided. Georgia certification information is available from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 200 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 1702, Atlanta, GA 30303,  or

• Possession of a terminal degree (Ed.D., Ph.D., etc.) and holds or is eligible for Georgia Leadership Certification at that level.
• Possesses evidence of a proven track record that includes a minimum of five years of experience in leadership roles, with at least three years of experience at the Tier II leadership certification level, above the level of school principal, involving increased…