What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent, Waterloo Local Schools position at Summit County Educational Service Center?
SUPERINTENDENT, WATERLOO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
QUALIFICATIONS:
APPLICATION:
Tentative search timetable:
Application Deadline: April 18, 2025 (12 p.m.)
First Round Interviews: Early May (Early applicants may be interviewed prior to application deadline)
Second Round Interviews: Mid-May
Contract to Start: August 1, 2025
Summit ESC and Waterloo Local Schools are Equal Opportunity Employers
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Successful experience as a superintendent, a central office administrator, or a building-level administrator
- Effective communicator with the Board and the Treasurer
- Strong leadership skills to motivate, mentor and develop staff, balance collaboration with decisive action, and reinforce the chain of command
- Knowledge of school finance, law, collective bargaining, employee relations, and grant-writing
- Evidence of productivity, hard work, and the ability to recruit assistance when needed
- Commitment to longevity as Superintendent and investment in the district and community
- Attuned to the wellness and mental health needs of students and staff
- High visibility and presence in the community and district
- Professionalism, calmness under pressure, and respectfulness toward others’ ideas
APPLICATION:
- A letter emphasizing qualifications and recent achievements, reasons for interest
- A current resume
- A copy of valid Ohio Department of Education Superintendent’s Certificate/License
- Official credentials and transcripts
- Three current letters of reference, one of which is from current employer
Tentative search timetable:
Application Deadline: April 18, 2025 (12 p.m.)
First Round Interviews: Early May (Early applicants may be interviewed prior to application deadline)
Second Round Interviews: Mid-May
Contract to Start: August 1, 2025
Summit ESC and Waterloo Local Schools are Equal Opportunity Employers
