Superintendent
Pinellas County School District, Florida
The Pinellas County School District is searching for its next Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Michael Grego, the district’s superintendent for the last ten years, is retiring at the end of the school year. The visionary candidate must be eager to lead a consistently high-achieving, forward-thinking, and diverse school district and have extensive experience creating an atmosphere that supports the district’s vision of 100% student success. Pinellas County is home to nearly one million residents in 24 municipalities and is the most popular tourist destination on the Gulf of Mexico. Pinellas is also known as an arts hub, boasting 22 museums, 15 performing arts facilities and numerous galleries. The county is home to the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg College, Eckerd College, Nova Southeastern and Stetson College of Law.
Pinellas County Schools is committed to growing greatness in every child. The district is fully accredited by Cognia and
is nationally recognized for providing choices for families, developing great teachers, advancing the use of technology and preparing students for success in college and careers. Pinellas County’s graduation rate ranks at the top among the state’s 10 largest school districts. The district offers a wealth of educational choices, including quality neighborhood schools, over 80 magnet programs, dozens of career academies and nearly 70 programs at its technical colleges. Academic offerings are complemented by a wide array of extracurricular programs. The district is the largest employer in Pinellas County, with over 13,000 employees, and is the eighth largest district in the state with over 100,000 students. The district enjoys a strong partnership with the Pinellas Education Foundation and the business community at large. The Board seeks a superintendent who will accelerate the advancements made over the last ten years and lead the district into the future of public education. For more information about the district, visit https://www.pcsb.org.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree from an accredited institution.
Seven (7) years of educational leadership experience with at least three (3) years in a superintendent's cabinet-level leadership position or equivalent.
Must become a resident of Pinellas County within six (6) months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution.
Experience in a school district of at least 25,000 students.
Teaching experience.
The School Board is prepared to offer a three-year contract with a salary range of $275,000-$305,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus competitive benefits. Candidates selected as finalists must be available for onsite interviews during the week of May 9, 2022. The position start date is July 1, 2022, with a mutually agreeable transition period beginning in June 2022.
Application Process and Deadline – To apply, candidates must submit the following:
A resume with a signed cover letter
A maximum of three letters of professional recommendation
Documents verifying current certifications and a copy of college transcripts reflecting the highest degree held (copies of transcripts are acceptable but official transcripts are required prior to employment)
All application materials referenced above must be emailed to jlreichert9@gmail.com and received no later than the application deadline of midnight on April 13, 2022.
For additional information contact:
Andrea Messina, Exec. Dir. | FL School Board Assoc./FSBA| messina@fsba.org 850.414.2578; Cell - 850.566.1860
Dr. Bill Vogel | FSBA Consultant | 321.299.2452| b2vogel@gmail.com
John Reichert | FSBA Consultant| 321.363.7909| jlreichert9@gmail.com
Important Notice-All resumes, applications and other materials submitted for this position are subject to the Florida Public Records Act and “Government in the Sunshine” provisions of Florida law. The names of applicants, resumes and other materials submitted cannot be held in confidence and are open to the public once received. Applicants who are selected as finalists will be interviewed by the Board in the public.