Central Bucks School District - Superintendent

Bucks IU; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Central Bucks School District in Pennsylvania seeks an experienced, future‑oriented Superintendent to lead one of the state's premier public school systems. The next leader will advance instructional excellence, equity, and strong governance across CBSD's 23 schools and 17,000 students.

The Superintendent will collaborate with the Board, staff, families, and community partners to strengthen systems, foster safe learning environments, and steward resources effectively as CBSD positions itself for

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment, special education, system design, and process improvement
• Senior-level administrative experience spanning school-based leadership and district central-office responsibilities
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and supervise teams of school administrators
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with Boards of School Directors

Responsibilities

• Serve as the district’s chief executive officer and work with the Board to advance instructional excellence
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Foster inclusive, engaging, and safe learning environments
• Ensure access, equity, and opportunity for all learners
• Strengthen organizational effectiveness, fiscal stewardship, and community trust

Education

Doctorate strongly preferred

Valid Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility

Job description

The results of the Community Survey can be viewed here:

The survey was open from January 5, 2026 through January 16, 2026.

January 5, 2026:

Community Forum RSVP Now Available

All members of the Central Bucks School District community are invited to attend one of three in-person community forums to share feedback as part of the Superintendent search process.

Hosted by the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU), each forum will be held from6:00 PM to 7:00 PMon the following dates and locations:

• Monday, January 12, 2026— Central Bucks East
• Tuesday, January 13, 2026— Central Bucks South
• Wednesday, January 14, 2026— Central Bucks West

Each forum will follow the same format and will focus on the following two questions:

• What qualities, characteristics, and experiences would you like to see in Central Bucks School District’s next Superintendent?
• What main priorities should be addressed by the new superintendent in their first year?

January 5, 2026:

Community Survey Now Open through 5:00PM, Friday, January 16, 2026

The first opportunity for community input in the search for the next CBSD superintendent is now available. A survey is open all teachers and staff, students, parents and guardians, and CB residents from Monday, Jan. 5 through 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16.

The survey takes about five to 10 minutes to complete and asks for feedback on the traits, priorities, and leadership qualities you believe are important in the district’s next leader.

All survey responses will be reviewed and considered. The district and school board appreciate you taking the time to share your perspectives.Survey results will be posted here when released.

December 22, 2025:

Applications Now Being Accepted

Central Bucks School District seeks an experienced, future-looking Superintendent of Schools to lead one of Pennsylvania’s premier public school systems. This role presents a significant opportunity for a proven education executive to advance academic excellence, strengthen complex systems, and steward a large, high-performing district through its next chapter.

Central Bucks School District Community

Spanning more than 120 square miles in the heart of Bucks County, PA, Central Bucks School District (CBSD) is one of the largest school districts in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 17,000 students, their families and the Central Bucks community.

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade attend 23 CBSD schools across nine municipalities: Chalfont, Doylestown and New Britain boroughs, and Buckingham, Doylestown, New Britain, Plumstead, Warrington and Warwick townships.

Central Bucks employs more than 3,000 faculty and staff serving students attending 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, and three high schools.

The Opportunity

The Superintendent serves as the district’s chief executive officer and will work in close partnership with the Board of School Directors, staff, students, families, and community organizations to:

• Advance instructional excellence and continuous improvement across all schools.
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Foster inclusive, engaging, and safe learning environments.
• Ensure access, equity, and opportunity for all learners.
• Strengthen organizational effectiveness, fiscal stewardship, and community trust.
• Honor Central Bucks’ strong traditions while positioning the district for long‑term success.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility
• Doctorate strongly preferred
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment, special education, system design, and process improvement
• Senior‑level administrative experience spanning school‑based leadership and district central‑office responsibilities
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and supervise teams of school administrators
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with Boards of School Directors to advance district mission and priorities

A regionally competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Preferred start date within 60 days of offer acceptance.

Applications must be received no later than 11:59pm on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

• Valid Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility
• Three letters of recommendation
• Educational transcripts confirming degree completion
• Recent writing sample demonstrating your ability to communicate to a school district community and/or with a school district Board of School Directors

Consideration is limited to applicants who submit all of the above required documents.

Finalist candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background check and executive screening conducted by an independent third‑party firm.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

The Bucks IU will administer an electronic survey and host in‑person focus groups to aid the Board in its search, inform interview questions, and assist in evaluating candidates against identified priorities. Both the electronic survey and in‑person focus groups will be centered on the following two questions:

• What qualities, characteristics, and experiences would you like to see in Central Bucks School District’s next Superintendent?
• What main priorities should be addressed by the new superintendent in their first year?

The link for the electronic survey and the process to RSVP for the in‑person focus groups will be shared in early January. More details about each opportunity are below.

• Community Survey: A community survey will be distributed to students, staff, parents, and community members beginning January 5, 2026. The survey will seek feedback on the traits, characteristics, and priorities stakeholders believe are important in the district’s next Superintendent. The survey will remain open through January 16, 2026, and a summary of results will be shared with the community shortly thereafter. A link to the survey will be shared via the district’s social media accounts and on the district website.
• Focus Groups: As a part of the search process, the Bucks IU will gather input from various district stakeholder groups in early January. In addition, the community is invited to participate in three identical stakeholder focus groups, each scheduled from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the following dates:
  • January 12th — Central Bucks High School East Cafeteria
  • January 13th — Central Bucks High School South Cafeteria
  • January 14th — Central Bucks High School West Cafeteria

A community forum to introduce the finalist candidate will be scheduled once the terms of a mutually agreed upon employment contract are reached and scheduled for consideration at a public meeting of the Board of School Directors.