Superintendent Search
Fowler Elementary School District #45 has engaged with JG Consulting to recruit candidates to serve as the superintendent.
The Fowler Elementary School District #45 Governing Board is seeking a committed and highly engaged leader to serve as the superintendent. The successful candidate should possess the following characteristics and qualifications:
- A proven leader who has served as an educator with preferably three to five (3-5) years of experience serving at the executive-level (Doctoral Degree preferred);
- An effective communicator who is willing to make difficult decisions on behalf of the district;
- Expertise and knowledge in academic policy and pedagogy and its impact on student academic achievement (teaching and campus administration preferred);
- A track record of successfully seeking and implementing best practices to maximize the success of the entire organization with an emphasis on raising the academic achievement of all students;
- An unwavering commitment and dedication to supporting and growing a culture of inclusion and equity across a diverse district and community setting;
- A successful record of implementing systems-based practices to address current and future demands as the district’s leader (i.e., crisis management, school safety, career coursework opportunities, ELL support, professional learning communities, etc.);
- A commitment to strengthen the district’s practice and performance in serving all students including those with special needs, students with cognitive and developmental disabilities, learning differences and/or learning challenges;
- Ability to communicate authentically and work collaboratively alongside the Governing Board, with a diverse body of students, teachers, staff, administrators, parents, and community to build a climate of transparency, mutual trust, respect and cooperation;
- A team builder who has the management style and interpersonal skills to hire, develop, motivate and maintain a highly effective executive team and who can set clear expectations and delegate authority while remaining knowledgeable and accountable for the district’s overall progress and activities;
- Knowledgeable in budget management and the Arizona school finance system;
Conditions of Employment
Salary and Benefits: Negotiable; commensurate with experience
Criminal History/Background: Required
Fingerprinting: Required
Proof of Work Authorization: Required
Verification for Superintendent Form:
All applicants for the superintendent position will be required to complete and sign the Verification for Superintendent form. The form must be completed during the application process to be considered for the position.
The online application should include one (1) PDF file with the combined documents in this order:
- Letter of Interest
- Current Resume
- References (List or Letters)
- College/University Transcripts
Do not submit Word documents.
Electronic submittal is required.
A reply email will be sent to confirm submission has been received.
Application Deadline: June 8, 2026
Desired Beginning Date: TBD
Applicants are not to contact any members of the board.
The final selection is the sole responsibility of the governing board. For clarification and application inquiries, call 888-765-3731. The Fowler Elementary School District #45 does not discriminate agains of race, religious creed, color, national origin, age ancestry, physical and/or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, and military and/or veteran status.
Search Activities and Timeline*
May 13 – Governing board meeting to select a superintendent search firm
May 18 – Candidate Application Portal is open
- Marketing and recruiting activities
- Local, state, regional, and national publications
- Other education publications and websites
- Campaigns: virtual meetings and in-person recruitment
June 8 – Application deadline
June 15–19 – Governing board to screen and select top three candidates
June 22–26 – Stakeholder Meeting – candidates to meet with administrators, teachers, community members, and other stakeholders
July 6–10 – Executive session for the governing board to interview candidates and make a selection
July 14 – Governing board meeting to select superintendent
*Timeline subject to change
