Superintendent of Schools

Superintendent of Schools (Cincinnati, OH)

Company: ReGeneration Schools

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: Starting at $135K

Start Date: July 2025 (2025-2026 SY)

ReGeneration Schools is a nationally recognized, nonprofit school management organization dedicated to providing exceptional educational outcomes through a mission centered on college prep and character development for our leaders of tomorrow. Serving over 2,100 low-income students across nine schools spanning grades K-8 in Chicago, IL, and Cincinnati, OH, ReGeneration campuses have moved from the bottom 17% of the state to being rated as the #1 gap-busting network in Illinois in ELA and #3 in math by Stanford’s 2023 Credo Report. Our school community is passionate and committed to providing a high-quality education to build students’ academic and personal skills that will break access gaps essential for their long-term success.

We are looking for a dynamic, data-driven Superintendent of Schools to help drive the success of our schools and principals. Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, the Superintendent of Schools oversees instructional and academic programs for two K-4 schools and one 5-8 school in Cincinnati, OH, and is accountable for developing principals to drive student success and achievement within their schools. This leader is a vital Instructional Executive Leadership Team member to ensure alignment with instruction and school culture that supports ReGeneration’s mission and vision of a rigorous and joyful learning environment. They will supervise School Principals and a network Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

Who should apply? The Superintendent of Schools must have strong content and pedagogy knowledge (ELA or Math) and strategically use data to identify gaps and opportunities in instruction. They effectively develop school principals to become impactful leaders (as well as model expectations), communicate with enthusiasm to curate meaningful relationships with the school community, a critical thinker and solution-oriented, with an unyielding belief that all students deserve the best education. They are also self-reflective, open to feedback, and committed to continuously improving. With impactful growth in student achievement data, at least 3-5 years of School Principal experience is required. If this resonates with you, apply today!

Role Responsibilities

Academic Programs (40% of role):

• Use data-driven insights and daily observations to partner with Principals to consistently evaluate and improve instruction, teacher training and coaching, curriculum implementation, assessments, and overall academic programs and school culture;
• Partner with Principals to foster a positive and inclusive culture with staff, students, and families;
• Support Principals in planning and implementing summer and school-year training and weekly professional development for teachers;
• Work with Principals and Case Managers to ensure compliance with state regulations in implementing special education services for all students to receive the support they need;
• Assist Principals in planning and overseeing the hiring of teachers and other school staff to build a high-performing team.

Development of Principals and Instructional Leaders (30% of role):

• Provide weekly coaching and development to Principals through observations, modeling, and analyzing data;
• Conduct informal and formal evaluations of Principals;
• Plan and implement training for Principal Fellows and all network instructional leaders;
• Recruit for and participate in the Principal and instructional interview process;
• Support, develop, and execute Principal professional development;
• Build a personal and professional network to cultivate future instructional and leadership talent at ReGeneration.

Regional and Network-Wide Instruction (20% of role):

• Build a cohesive, consistent culture of schools through Principal meetings and communications;
• Support strategic planning with Principals to identify instructional priorities;
• Ensure assessments, reports, and other data needs are managed and implemented by instructional leaders and school-based operations staff.

ReGeneration’s Mission and Vision (10% of role):

• Deliver training, advisory, and coaching to staff members, fostering a culture of inclusion and promoting equity principles;
• Provide and model leadership to all staff, students, and families in establishing a joyful, structured, and achievement-oriented school culture;
• Collaborate with ReGeneration Schools Leaders to support operational and compliance needs;
• Foster relationships with regional Boards of Trustees and funders;
• Partner with the Home Office to meet organizational needs, including development, marketing, and recruitment.

Leadership Support & Opportunities

At ReGenerations, it’s a collective effort to ensure everyone is successful in their role. Here’s how we support the Superintendent of Schools:

• Weekly planning meetings with the Chief Academic Officer to support and advise on school performance data meetings, network professional development, school shadowing and walkthroughs, milestones and goals, etc.
• 1:1 coaching and professional development with network external consultants.
• In addition to developing school principals and the academic program, the Superintendent of Schools has an excellent opportunity to create school culture initiatives to spark joy and engagement for students and staff at each campus.

Qualifications

• Exemplary educator who can model great instruction across math and ELA.
• Strong belief that low-income students can become college and career-ready.
• Track record of leading students and staff to outstanding results.
• Culturally competent and self-reflective leader who can lead direct conversations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Adapt problem solver with a demonstrated ability to think critically, plan strategically, research, and perform detailed data analysis.
• Skilled in written and oral communication to diverse audiences and facilitating decision-making among multiple parties.
• Proactive and fast learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment with quick implementation.
• Ability to provide high-leverage feedback via classroom observations and school walk-throughs.
• Takes personal responsibility and is committed to continual professional growth.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, detail-oriented, consistent follow-through.
• High expectations for personal and team performance.
• Flexible to changing priorities and conditions.
• Belief and alignment with ReGeneration's core beliefs and educational philosophy.
• Reflective about personal strengths and weaknesses and able to effectively balance confidence with humility.
• 3-5 years of School Principal experience in a high-performing, low-income school is required.
• Bachelor's degree is required.

Additional Information:

• ReGeneration offers a competitive salary based on experience, a generous benefits package, and a relocation packet for out-of-state hires. In addition to extensive professional development, all staff are equipped with a laptop, email, and necessary supplies.
• Interview process: Virtual Interview, Virtual Interview with the Chief Academic Officer, In-Person Obstacle Course.

ReGeneration is committed to building a talented team that reflects diversity in experiences and culture to enable our scholars to thrive. We also work to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about race and identity issues for our staff and students. ReGeneration is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, or disability.