Superintendent
Job Summary
Sunshine Enterprise USA is conducting an executive search for the Superintendent of Orange County Public Schools (OCPS). This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced K-12 education professional who can provide strategic direction strengthen student outcomes engage the community and lead a large and diverse school district.
- Provide strategic leadership and vision for the school district.
- Develop and execute district-wide educational and operational strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement in student achievement and academic outcomes.
- Lead and support principals administrators teachers and district personnel.
- Manage district operations budgets resources and long-term planning.
- Build strong relationships with students families educators community organizations and other stakeholders.
- Promote an inclusive student-centered culture across the district.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local education requirements.
- Work collaboratively with the School Board on district priorities and initiatives.
- Represent the district effectively with community and governmental stakeholders.
- Lead organizational change and support innovation in K-12 education.
- Advanced degree in Education Educational Leadership Public Administration or a related field preferred/required based on applicable district requirements.
- Significant senior-level leadership experience in K-12 education.
- Proven experience managing complex educational organizations or large school systems.
- Strong understanding of curriculum instruction student achievement and school improvement.
- Demonstrated experience with strategic planning budgeting and organizational leadership.
- Excellent communication collaboration and community engagement skills.
- Strong record of ethical leadership and accountability.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse student employee and community population.
- Previous experience as a Superintendent Deputy Superintendent Assistant Superintendent Chief Academic Officer Principal or comparable senior K-12 leadership role.
- Experience leading large or diverse school districts.
- Experience working with a public school board and community stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Florida K-12 education policies and regulations.
We are seeking a visionary strategic community-focused education leader with a demonstrated commitment to student success and the ability to lead a complex school district through continued growth and transformation.
Sunshine Enterprise USA is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Skills:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Education Special Education Psychology or a related field. Relevant teaching or educational leadership qualification preferred. Proven experience in inclusive education and/or school leadership. Experience working within UAE schools and familiarity with local regulatory expectations. Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child-protection practices. Experience leading or coordinating inclusion and student-support programs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational leadership and decision-making abilities.