Superintendent of Schools

Located in Southeast Louisiana, the Tangipahoa Parish School System serves approximately 20,000 students across 34 schools with the support of approximately 2,500 dedicated employees. The district is committed to academic excellence, workforce readiness, innovation, community engagement, and preparing every student for success in college, career, military service, and citizenship.

The Superintendent serves as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Educational Officer, and Secretary to the Tangipahoa Parish School Board and is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and performance of the district.

• Inspire excellence throughout the organization.
• Improve student achievement and educational outcomes.
• Foster strong relationships with employees, families, community stakeholders, and elected officials.
• Provide exceptional financial stewardship and operational leadership.
• Lead strategic planning and organizational improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen workforce engagement and organizational culture.
• Ensure accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership.
• Build public confidence and trust in the district.
• Advance college, career, and workforce readiness opportunities.
• Lead the district through future growth and innovation.

Qualified candidates should possess:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Doctorate (Ed.D., Ph.D., or equivalent) preferred.

• Eligibility to obtain Louisiana Superintendent Certification in accordance with Louisiana Department of Education and BESE requirements.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible educational leadership experience. Experience must be verifiable.
• Minimum of five (5) years of executive-level district leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success improving student achievement.
• Demonstrated experience managing large budgets, personnel, operations, and organizational systems.
• Demonstrated success working with governing school boards and community stakeholders.