Superintendent of Schools- New Hartford Public Schools

- Position Type:
Administrative/Professional Services/Superintendent of Schools - Date Posted:
10/23/2026 - Location:
New Hartford, CT - Build a positive, collaborative school culture
- Support students' intellectual, social, and emotional needs
- Strengthen teacher, curriculum, and student achievement
- Promote safe and supportive learning environments
- Keep families and tax payers informed and engaged
- Collaborate with town leadership
- Instructional leadership, curriculum expertise, and student achievement
- Strong financial, management, and resource allocation skills
- Effective communication, relationship-building, and ethical leadership
- Data-informed decision-making, measurable goals, and accountability for results
- Knowledge of Connecticut education law, policy, and reform
- Experience working with a Board of Education, supporting policy implementation, and reporting progress on district goals
- Ability to lead long-term strategic planning and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated success improving student learning outcomes
- Updated resume with work and education history, email, and phone number
- Cover Letter regarding interest in the position
- Leadership, Instructional Leadership, and Management philosophies (one page each)
- Connecticut 093 certification OR proof of eligibility
- Transcripts for all degrees (official copies required for finalists)
- Three signed letters of reference from employers or professional contacts, dated within the past year
| Superintendent of Schools- New Hartford Public Schools | JobID: 1290 |
Superintendent of Schools | New Hartford Public Schools
The New Hartford Public Schools Board of Education seeks an outstanding educational leader to serve as Superintendent of Schools and welcomes applications from qualified and interested candidates. EdAdvance will facilitate the search on behalf of the Board of Education. The Search Committee's goal is to have the new superintendent assume the responsibilities of the superintendency no later than February 1, 2027.
New Hartford Public Schools offers a three-year Superintendent contract with competitive experience-based compensation from $175,000-200,000. The district is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Superintendent will work with the district to:
Strong candidates bring:
Prepare to apply
Completed applications should be submitted via email, as a single PDF to [email protected] by Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 3:00 pm.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and must include:
For application inquiries, contact: David B. Erwin at [email protected] or 860-567-0863 ext. 1138
EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: [email protected]
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.
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