Newark Unified School District (NUSD) is looking for a new superintendent. Current superintendent Tracey Vackar is retiring at the end of the school year.
Leadership Associates will be advising the school board during the search. NUSD approved the superintendent salary during a Feb. 11 board of education meeting. The salary range for the position is $270,000 to $310,000. All job candidates were notified of the salary range. The job application deadline was on Feb. 7.
The next step is for consultants from Leadership Associates to screen applications and make recommendations on who can move forward with the interview process. The board will have a chance to look at all submitted applications. Applicants are not allowed to speak to board members about the hiring process.
According to the job post, desired qualities of a superintendent include being a student focused leader, experience addressing tough issues such as school closures and declining enrollment and being an honest, timely communicator. The position is open to all educational leaders.
