2027-28 Superintendent Position

School Administrative Unit 43; Newport (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

School Administrative Unit 43 in Newport, NH is seeking a collaborative superintendent to guide instructional leadership and drive academic improvement.

The successful candidate will advance curriculum and instruction, use data to inform decisions, and support literacy and mathematics while building strong relationships with staff and the community.

This full-time leadership role oversees two campuses and about 600 students and 200 staff, with a focus on student success and program excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and master's degrees from an accredited college; doctorate preferred.
• Extensive successful teaching experience.
• Extensive successful administration experience; district leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strong transparent communicator who shares communication openly with all stakeholders.
• Develops and empowers principals and educators as instructional leaders.
• Leadership in development and implementation of curriculum to improve student outcomes.
• Financial acumen and proficiency in budgeting for the district.

Skills

Curriculum & Instruction

Data-driven decision making

Instructional Leadership

Budget Management

Educational Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree preferred

Job description

2027-28 Superintendent Position

School Administrative Unit 43 School Administrative Unit 43 - Newport, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2027

Job Description

The rural community of Newport, NH is seeking a collaborative educational leader to facilitate the ongoing process of improving and maintaining academic performance. We seek a superintendent who is a student-centered instructional leader committed to the continuous growth of teachers, leaders, and students. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction, data-informed decision making, professional learning, effective instructional practices, and systems that support student achievement, particularly in literacy and mathematics.

The Newport School District is located in the Dartmouth/Sunapee region, close to Concord, top-tier medical facilities, with opportunities for higher education, access to the arts, and four-season outdoor sports.

Known as a school community that works together to cultivate and enrich student success, this is a great area to raise a family, where friendliness and cooperation is demonstrated daily.

Our school district has two campuses that serve approximately 600 students. The Superintendent manages 200 employees with an executive leadership team.

These small schools, where every student is seen and valued, provide a quality curriculum that supports all students, multiple extended learning opportunities, and runs a first-class Career and Technical Center.

• Strong transparent communicator who shares communication openly, proactively, and respectfully with all stakeholders.
• Develops and empower principals and educators as instructional leaders.
• Financial acumen and proficiency in effectively developing and managing budgets
• Leadership in development and implementation of curriculum to improve student outcomes.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Administration > Superintendent

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
  Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
  Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
  Extensive successful administration experience, preferable both as a school building and central office administrator.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required