Superintendent of Hagerman School District

Please note that essay questions that have been answered with AI will not be accepted.

Please answer two of the following five essay questions on the application. 

1. Describe your experiences in leading a district or school toward a cohesive team of administrators, instructional staff, and classified staff, united around a common mission and vision. Additionally, have you been involved in a school construction or facility improvement project? If so, what was your role and what did you learn from that experience? 

2. Describe your work experience outside of the educational field. What skills, talents, or perspectives do you bring from those experiences that would benefit our school district, and how might you apply them in light of recent trends in education?

3. Identify the factors you believe are most important for maximizing student achievement. As a superintendent, how would you support and lead efforts to enhance these outcomes?

4. Why do you want to serve as Superintendent of this District? What would be your main focus in this role, and how would you actively engage with and contribute to the broader community? In your view, how important is it for a superintendent to be an active member of the community?

5. If selected as the next Superintendent, what would be your priorities and goals for your first year in the role? Additionally, what do you believe is the greatest challenge facing superintende