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Job : 5949997

Final date to receive applications: Nov 27, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 3:18 PM (UTC)

SAYDEL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position: Superintendent of Schools

Reports to: Board of Education

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Terms: 12 Months

Salary: Determined by the Board of Education

The Superintendent serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Saydel Community School District and the administrative head of all divisions and programs of the school system. The Superintendent is responsible for providing educational, operational, organizational, and fiscal leadership to ensure that the district fulfills its mission and provides high-quality educational opportunities for each student.

The Superintendent works under the direction of the Board of Education and is responsible for implementing Board policies and decisions, providing leadership for the district's educational program, supervising district operations, overseeing the district's financial management, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Iowa Department of Education rules, and Board policies.

The Superintendent shall provide leadership that promotes student achievement and well-being, instructional excellence, professional growth, effective operations, fiscal responsibility, strong relationships with staff and families, and meaningful engagement with the Saydel community.

The Superintendent shall exercise appropriate authority by delegating to district administrators and other personnel, while maintaining accountability to the Board for the district's overall performance and operations.

• Develop, advocate for, and implement a shared mission, vision, and set of core values focused on high-quality education and the academic success and well-being of every student.
• Provide clear direction and leadership for the district's educational program and operations.
• Ensure district goals, programs, staffing, resources, and operations are aligned with the district's mission and strategic priorities.
• Lead the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of district goals and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain a clear focus on student achievement, student well-being, and the unique learning needs of each student.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Ensure that district decisions are guided by sound educational practices, reliable information, and the long-term interests of students and the district.

• Provide leadership for a rigorous, coherent, and effective educational program aligned with state standards, Board policy, and district goals.
• Ensure that curriculum, instruction, assessment, intervention, and professional learning systems support student achievement and student well-being.
• Lead and support a district wide culture of instructional excellence.
• Establish expectations for the use of student achievement data and other relevant information to identify needs, monitor progress, and improve instruction.
• Ensure that appropriate academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and other interventions are available to students who require additional support.
• Support the effective implementation and continuous improvement of district instructional frameworks and improvement initiatives.
• Monitor district progress toward established student achievement goals and communicate progress to the Board and community.
• Promote opportunities for students to develop college, career, and postsecondary readiness.
• Ensure that district programs respond to the changing educational, social, and economic needs of students and the community.

• Recruit, employ, develop, supervise, and retain highly qualified administrators, teachers, and support staff.
• Establish clear expectations for effective leadership, instruction, professional conduct, and performance.
• Provide appropriate evaluation, coaching, supervision, and professional development for district administrators and staff.
• Develop the professional capacity of school and district personnel to improve student outcomes.
• Build a professional culture…