Ipswich, MA - Superintendent of Schools

Nesdec•Marlborough, MA

1d•$205,000 - $245,000

About The Position

The Ipswich School Committee invites applications for a visionary educational leader to serve as Superintendent of Schools for Ipswich Public Schools in Ipswich, Massachusetts. The district serves approximately 1,500 students across four schools: Ipswich High School (Grades 9–12), Ipswich Middle School (Grades 6–8), Paul F. Doyon Memorial School (Grades PreK–5), and Winthrop School (Grades PreK–5). The Superintendent will shape the district’s educational vision and long-term future, building on existing strengths while establishing shared direction for academic excellence, student well-being, and organizational growth. The role includes supporting and inspiring educators and staff, fostering collaboration, trust, and open communication, and building strong relationships with students, families, the School Committee, town officials, and community partners. The district is engaged in a significant school-building planning process with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The Superintendent will provide central leadership for this process and collaborate with municipal leadership, the School Committee, the School Building Committee, and the broader community. The role also involves guiding long-term facilities planning and responding to challenging municipal budgets by aligning educational priorities with responsible, sustainable financial planning. The Superintendent is supported by a team that includes a Director of Finance and Operations, Director of Teaching and Learning, Director of Student Services, and Human Resources/Administrative Manager, as well as secretarial and business office personnel. Ipswich Public Schools also benefits from the Feoffees Trust, which provides more than $1 million annually for educational enhancement and enrichment. The district offers a multi-year contract and a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience. The anticipated annual salary range is $205,000–$245,000. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

Requirements

A teaching background is expected.
Massachusetts Superintendent certification, or eligibility for certification, is required.
Demonstrated experience and skills in several relevant areas, including commitment to high-quality teaching, learning, and student achievement; strategic planning, budget development, and resource management; central office and building-level administrative leadership; building effective teams and supporting professional growth; and collaborative leadership and communication with diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with school facilities planning or major construction projects is preferred.
A doctoral degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Shape the district’s educational vision and establish a clear, shared direction for academic excellence, student well-being, and organizational growth.
Support and inspire educators and staff, foster collaboration, trust, and open communication, and encourage professional growth.
Develop strong relationships with students, families, the School Committee, town officials, and community partners.
Lead the district’s school-building planning process in partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Work collaboratively with municipal leadership, the School Committee, the School Building Committee, and the broader community on long-term facilities decisions.
Lead complex initiatives and engage diverse stakeholders in facilities planning and major decisions.
Align educational priorities with responsible, sustainable financial planning amid challenging municipal budgets.
Provide district leadership alongside the administrative team.