Superintendent – St. Louis County Schools
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Elementary School
Superintendent St. Louis County Schools – Virginia, Minnesota
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About the Community/School District:The St. Louis County Schools’ main office is located in Virginia, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 1,700 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students. The southern neighboring school district of Mountain Iron – Buhl contracts with St. Louis County Schools for an 80/20 shared superintendent. The Mountain Iron – Buhl district has an approximate enrollment of 600 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.
SchoolDistrict Websites:
- St. Louis County Schools
- Mountain Iron-Buhl Public School
- https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
The St. Louis County Schools Board seeks a superintendent with proven leadership experience who:
- Champions integrity and ethical conduct in all interactions
- Demonstrates strong financial acumen and responsible resource management
- Cultivates trust and forges collaborative partnerships with diverse groups, fostering unity and inclusion across the district
- Communicates with clarity, confidence, and adaptability, ensuring messages resonate with varied audiences
- Builds and empowers a high-performing leadership team, guiding them toward shared goals
- Maintains a visible and approachable presence, actively engaging with the school community
- Collaborates with the school board, offering thoughtful options and well-informed recommendations to support effective governance
Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required.
Salary/ContractA compensation and benefits package, with a starting salary range of $145,000 – $180,000 will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute. Additional benefits may include: health, life, 403(b), among others.
Final date to receive applicationsJanuary 20, 2026
Application ProcedureMSBA’s Executive Search Service uses an online application process. Applicants may begin their application process at To be considered for this position, a completed application file must be received by MSBA prior to 11:59 p.m. on January 20, 2026.
Contact Lee Warne at (lwarne) with questions.
Applicants are requested to not contact school board members.
St. Louis County Schools is an equal opportunity employer. The MSBA Executive Search Service is an equal opportunity search agency.
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