Superintendent

Chesterfield County Public Schools - Chesterfield, Virginia

The Chesterfield County School Board seeks an outstanding educational leader to serve as Superintendent of Schools beginning on November 1, 2024.  Chesterfield, Virginia is a place of incredible beauty with the James and Appomattox rivers forming much of its borders. The county is the location of Pocahontas State Park, which is rated among the top 10 campsites in the country. Chesterfield County’s central location is just south of Virginia’s capital, Richmond, and is convenient to interstates 95, 85 and 64.

Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) continues to be cited as a model for excellence in public education, comprised of 67 schools, boasting a 100% accreditation rate, and serving approximately 64,000 students.  CCPS prepares students for successful futures and creating a better tomorrow, as exhibited by 7 National Blue Ribbon Schools, 8 National ESEA Distinguished Schools, 7 Middle Schools to Watch, and 17 Virginia Index of Performance awards.  With a mission to ignite passion in all through authentic and captivating experiences, Chesterfield County Public Schools prepares each student to be college and/or career ready.  Annually, the district maintains a 91% on-time graduation rate, with students earning millions in scholarship awards.  

Specific desired leadership characteristics and qualifications are expected to be available and posted on or around June 17, 2024. Candidates must possess or be immediately eligible for a Virginia DOE 8VAC20-23-630 Division Superintendent license. A multi-year contract will be offered with a salary in the range of $275,000 per annum subject to negotiation based on qualifications and experience. All interested candidates should apply through the link on this website. Applications will be received through July 20, 2024.