No matter the size of the district, each one has its disparities. And right now, many are lacking one of the most critical components of a school system: a superintendent.
Over the past few years, K12 education as a whole has taken a toll from a variety of external forces; whether political interference or a global pandemic, educators and district leaders have reached their limits. Given the circumstances, school districts need help to attract and recruit staff to fill vacancies caused by the chaos, namely in leadership positions.
After recognizing this need, James Guerra, founder of JG Consulting, one of the nation’s largest executive search firms for pre-K12 leaders, launched the Superintendent Search, a new online resource board that allows school systems nationwide to create job listings and establish an online presence to attract qualified job candidates.
“The rising number of superintendent vacancies continues to grow amongst education practitioners who are eligible for retirement or choosing to retire earlier, much like others serving in classified and certified roles in public education,” he says. “Now is the time for those who aspire to serve as superintendent and perhaps have not had an opportunity to lead an organization.”