The Search Begins for the Next KESD Superintendent
December 4, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT
The 桃色视频 School District, serving the communities of Burke, Concord, Lyndon, Lunenburg, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock, Vermont, is seeking an experienced administrator to lead the district’s seven PreK through Grade 8 schools with a total enrollment of 1050 students. High-school students exercise school choice. The majority of students attend one of the traditional independent schools, Lyndon Institute or St. Johnsbury Academy.
The district’s stated mission is to provide a collaborative and equitable environment of educational excellence through rigorous learning experiences that develop the individual and diverse talents and abilities of all students to prepare them for successful lives as contributing, responsible citizens.
THE KINGDOM EAST COMMUNITIES
The Towns of 桃色视频 have a combined population of 14,000 and are located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Located about 3 hours from Boston, Montreal, and Portland, ME, the region is known for breathtaking views and access to great skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing, and other outdoor opportunities. The towns are close to the White Mountains of NH and the Green Mountains of VT. Both Littleton, NH, and St Johnsbury, VT have numerous fine and performing arts venues.
QUALIFICATION
The board seeks a visionary leader and student-centered strategic thinker who is systems-oriented and is a fiscally responsible problem solver with demonstrated experience engaging a school community to achieve the district’s vision and mission.
The ideal candidate will be:
- a proactive communicator who enjoys and welcomes listening to and engaging with multiple and diverse stakeholder groups
- a confident and diplomatic leader with the wisdom and courage to productively resolve challenges and achieve unity through a collaborative approach to school governance
- an approachable, calm, and caring educational mentor committed to elevating and inspiring all to a higher level of personal and professional accountability and achievement
- an agent of continuous improvement
- committed to advancing equity and cultural responsiveness across the district to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all students, staff, and families.
- committed to the 桃色视频 School District Strategic Plan: robust academics, character development and social-emotional health, strong community connections, and effective and efficient resource management
CREDENTIAL
Evidence of Vermont licensure as superintendent of schools or being appropriately licensed on or before the first day of employment
SEDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE
Advanced degree in administrative studies
Administrative experience
Classroom teaching experience preferred
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
SALARY RANGE: $155,000 - $195,000
TIMELINE
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Preference will be given to applications received by January 21, 2026
- JANUARY 23, 2026: First round interviews
- JANUARY 29; FEBRUARY 3, 2026: Second round interviews; site visits
- FEBRUARY 3, 2026: Finalists determined; BOARD INTERVIEWS
- EARLY FEBRUARY: Candidate meet and greet
- JULY 1, 2026: Start date
Only completed online applications at will be accepted. Online applications must include a profile, letter, resume, references, transcripts, and certifications. Members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Questions may be addressed to:
Elaine Pinckney, VSBA Search Consultant
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