Apply for Superintendent Position
Danville Independent Schools Superintendent Search
Danville Independent School District (student population 1,800 m/l) seeks a highly skilled leader for its next superintendent. With a rich tradition in academics, athletics/extra-curricular programming, and the arts, DISD consists of Mary G. Hogsett Primary School, Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School, John W. Bate Middle School, Danville High School, and the Anchor Academy.
The superintendent candidate should possess a skillset that includes leading in academics, managing budgets and resources, working with diversity, and fostering an environment of community, trust, and respect amongst all. In addition, the superintendent should possess excellent communication skills and use those skills to further student achievement.
Applications close on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Contract start date is negotiable; however, is anticipated to be Jan. 1, 2024.
To apply, please email elmer.thomas@danville.kyschools.us for the application packet.
Key Dates:
- Aug. 18: The superintendent position is officially posted; survey to community members, families, staff members, students and other stakeholders release during posting timeframe.
- Oct. 3: Applications close at 4 p.m.
- Oct. 10, Joint meeting of the Board of Education and the screening committee. This will be the date of the first screening committee meeting.
- Oct. 23, Joint meeting of the Board of Education and the screening committee.
- Oct. 30-Nov. 10: Reference checks/Interviews