School superintendent with 24 years in public education, leading a 14,500-student district with 1,900 staff and a $210M budget. Raised the four-year graduation rate from 81% to 91% and passed a $145M bond with 63% voter approval. Brings strategic planning, board relations and fiscal stewardship.
Experience
Superintendent, Cedar Valley Community School District (Cedar Rapids, IA)
Jul 2020 – Present
Lead a 14,500-student district with 22 schools, 1,900 staff and a $210M annual budget, reporting to a 7-member board
Raised the four-year graduation rate from 81% to 91% through 9th-grade academies and career pathways
Led a community campaign that passed a $145M facilities bond with 63% approval
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Prairie Hills School District (Ames, IA)
Jul 2015 – Jun 2020
Oversaw curriculum, assessment and professional learning for 9,000 students
Implemented MTSS district-wide, cutting the reading proficiency gap for low-income students by 11 points
High School Principal and Teacher, Prairie Hills School District (Ames, IA)
Aug 2002 – Jun 2015
Served as science teacher, assistant principal and principal of a 1,300-student high school
Education
Doctor of Education (EdD), Educational Leadership, University of Iowa (Aug 2010 – May 2014)
Skills
Leadership: strategic planning, board governance, community engagement, labor relations
Finance: budget development, bond referendums, state school finance, capital planning
Instruction: MTSS, career and technical education, assessment strategy, equity initiatives
How to write a School Superintendent resume
A strong School Superintendent resume shows learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Curriculum design
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Assessment and data use
Learning management systems
Student engagement
Parent communication
Special education support
Educational technology
Mentoring
Example bullet points
Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year
Designed a project-based science curriculum adopted by all 6 sections of grade 8
Mentored 4 first-year teachers, all of whom were rated effective at their annual review
Tips from recruiters
List teaching licences and endorsements with their state and expiry year.
State grade levels, subjects and class sizes for each position.
Academic and research roles can use a longer CV; school roles usually prefer one or two pages.
Recommended templates
Academic (ATS-friendly): Scholarly CV with small-caps headings and rules
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
School Superintendent resume FAQ
What should a School Superintendent resume include?
A School Superintendent resume should show learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a School Superintendent?
Academic, Classic and Ivy work well for School Superintendent roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a School Superintendent resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a School Superintendent put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for School Superintendent roles are Curriculum design, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Assessment and data use, Learning management systems and Student engagement.
How do I write strong School Superintendent resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as test score growth, pass rates and attendance. For example: "Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year."