Superintendent, Education ​/ Teaching

Superintendent Coahoma MS District Wide - Clarksdale, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

The Coahoma County School District invites visionary educational leaders to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools.

Qualificationsconsists of the following :

• Valid Mississippi Administrator License or eligibility to obtain one.
• Master's degree in school administration/leadership or advanced degree (Doctorate preferred).
• Meets Mississippi Legal Requirements:
  Has served the last five years, or has classroom or administrative experience of not less than six years which shall include at least three years of administrative experience as a school building principal in a school (1) with an "A" or "B" accountability rating, (2) that increased its accountability rating by a letter grade during the period at the school, or (3) in another stare with a comparable accountability rating or improvement as verified by the Mississippi Department of Education, or (4) meets Alternative Superintendent Licensure Qualifications for Non-Education Candidates as posted on Mississippi Department of Education Licensure website.

• Served as a principal for a minimum of three years in an “B” school; five years of experience preferred.
• Evidence of a recent documented track record of raising the achievement level of ALL students.
• Evidence of the ability to use data to improve student achievement.
• Is an advocate for students.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, including development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Has a strong commitment to support student extra-curricular activities, including athletics, band, the arts, and school-level events.
• Has successful experience in school finance to include budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ability to recruit, retain, and invest in the development of highly qualified personnel.
• Uses a team management approach.
• Ability to develop a positive rapport, while providing strong leadership to administrators, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Has experience in developing a climate of high expectations and accountability.
• Ability to develop a climate of trust/openness with all stakeholders.
• Willingness to maintain an open-door policy with all stakeholder groups to benefit students and the district.
• Ability to engage parents and community stakeholders in the life of the school.
• Will be visible and active in the community; including civic and business partnerships.
• Ability to develop a formal process for communicating with stakeholders, including the board members.

• Gerald Johnson , Board President
• Central Office
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