Superintendent, Education ​/ Teaching

Superintendent

Kuna Joint School District 3 District Office - Kuna, Idaho

• Job : 5568161
• Final date to receive applications: Mar 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
• Posted: Mar 04, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Job Categories: Administration >
  Principal/Dean/Head of School

KUNA JT. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3

JOB STATUS: All Applicants

JOB TITLE: Superintendent

REPORTS TO: Kuna School Board

CALENDAR: 240 Days a year

HOURS: Full Time

SALARY: Placed on Administrative Pay Scale

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Public Employees Retirement System

JOB SUMMARY:

Serves as the chief educational leader of a School District by providing effective instructional leadership and leading activities that contribute to the effectiveness of the total educational program. Assists the district to achieve its mission and related goals and serves as an example of an exceptional professional educator for all students and staff. Works collaboratively to provide an educational climate that fosters learning as a lifelong process.

Uses leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student and the professional development of all staff members. Understands and puts into practice the McRel Balanced Leadership Framework as a guide to leading continuous improvement for the purpose of improving student achievement.

• Valid Idaho Education Credential endorsed as Principal - required
• At least three (3) years of successful classroom teaching - required
• A t least two (3) years of experience as a School Superintedent or Asst Superintendent- required

• Align leadership behaviors to improving student achievement through the use of researched best practices for school administrators.
• Prioritize time to instructionally lead the school through the school improvement process.
• Build collaborative teams within the school and involve teachers and staff members in the decision-making process.
• Build collaborative partnerships with elementary, middle, and high school principals, families, and community patrons.
• Actively participate in the district improvement process and proactively work collaboratively with administrative colleagues in order to produce synergistic results. Participate in administrative meetings, and other meetings, as are required or appropriate.
• Keep abreast of developments in elementary school curriculum and instruction and provide leadership in determining the appropriateness of incorporating developments/trends into the school’s educational program.
• Provide leadership for the planning, development, and implementation of the elementary school curriculum.

• Establish high expectations for student achievement that are directly communicated to students, families and educators.
• Coordinate and supervise the school’s academic programs to best meet all students’ needs.
• Supervise the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the instructional programs and materials to meet all students’ needs.
• Utilize assessment results in analyzing program effectiveness and identifying areas needing improvement.

• Participate in the recruiting, screening, selecting, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school’s staff.
• Orient newly assigned staff members and assist in their educational development.
• Supervise and evaluate classroom instruction.
• Provide available accommodations for related service providers and assist in their supervision.

• Work with the district and community to identify and develop educational needs and build collaborative partnerships with external school stakeholders.
• Work with school leadership teams and protect time for regular school leadership meetings that focus on school improvement.
• Create a positive school climate through open communication.
• Keep the Superintendent informed of the school's activities and concerns.
• Work with the Superintendent and Asst. Superintendent on district programs and related problems.
• Foster…