Acting School Superintendent

Shade-Central City School District; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Shade Central City School District in Cairnbrook, PA is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Acting Superintendent. The successful candidate will provide leadership and administrative oversight for the District during a period of transition while the Board of School Directors evaluates its long-term leadership needs.

Anticipated effective date is September 25, 2026, with duties not to exceed one year, guiding staff, students, and the community through the transition.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Superintendent letter of eligibility preferred
• Successful administrative and educational leadership experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with staff, students, families, and the community

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and administrative oversight for the District during a period of transition.
• Assist Board of School Directors in evaluating long-term leadership needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Staff, students, families, community

Education

Pennsylvania Superintendent letter of eligibility

Administrative and educational leadership experience

Job description

Shade Central City School District is seeking qualified candidates to serve as Acting Superintendent.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and administrative oversight for the District during a period of transition while the Board of School Directors evaluates its long-term leadership needs.

Anticipated Effective Date: September 25, 2026 and not to exceed one year.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Superintendent letter of eligibility preferred
• Successful administrative and educational leadership experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with staff, students, families, and the community

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, rsum, credentials/certifications, and three professional references to:

Shade Central City School District Attn: Business Office 203 McGregor Ave Cairnbrook PA 15924

Application Deadline: September 8, 2026

EEOC

Shade Central City School District is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We do notdiscriminateon thebasis ofrace, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other state and federally protected class