Superintendent - Glendale Union High School District - Arizona School Administrators
Glendale, AZ 85301
About the Job
Glendale Union High School District
The Governing Board of the Glendale Union High School District announces a search for a new District Superintendent. Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
Glendale Union High School District and Community Profile
The Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD) is a highly regarded public school district located in the Metro Phoenix area, serving over 16,000 students across nine comprehensive high schools and one state-of-the-art online high school. With three schools in Glendale and six in Phoenix, the district spans 60 square miles and serves a diverse community of 144,000 constituents. Notably, all GUHSD schools are Title I schools, reflecting the district's dedication to supporting students through additional resources and programs that promote success for all.
GUHSD has achieved an A-rating from the Arizona Department of Education, with all nine comprehensive high schools also earning A-ratings, showcasing the district’s exceptional academic programs. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as part of America’s Top High Schools, GUHSD offers a wide range of opportunities for students, including:
- Nationally and internationally acclaimed academics
- Championship athletics and extracurricular activities
- Award-winning fine and performing arts programs
- Outstanding career and technical education (CTE) programs
- Cutting-edge STEM offerings
- State-of-the-art online learning opportunities
District Mission and Vision
GUHSD’s mission is to empower all students for the choices and challenges of the 21st century. The district envisions that all students will graduate equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in college, career, and life.
Notable Student Achievements
- The Class of 2024 earned over $109 million in scholarships.
- Students earned 10,968 college credits while still in high school.
- 859 industry certifications were awarded, preparing students for immediate career opportunities.
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment: 16,318 students
Ethnic Distribution
- Asian: 3.4%
- Black/African American: 8.2%
- Hispanic/Latino: 62.7%
- American Indian/Alaskan Native: 2.1%
- Multiple Races: 3.0%
- White: 20.3%
- Apollo High School: 2,098 students
- Cortez High School: 1,075 students
- Glendale High School: 1,654 students
- Greenway High School: 1,283 students
- Independence High School: 1,831 students
- Moon Valley High School: 1,429 students
- Sunnyslope High School: 2,284 students
- Thunderbird High School: 1,495 students
- Washington High School: 1,623 students
Families and students choose GUHSD for its commitment to academic excellence, comprehensive programs, and a supportive learning environment. With nationally recognized schools, extensive resources, and a vision to empower every student, Glendale Union High School District is a leader in secondary education and an invaluable part of the Metro Phoenix community.
Position Requirements
The Governing Board seeks a highly energetic education professional who has a background in teaching and educational leadership. The successful candidate will possess the skills necessary to continue the District’s commitment to excellence while focused on improvement of service and outcomes.
Requirements of Applicants
- Current Arizona Superintendent’s Certificate held or have applied for at the time of application
- Teaching experience in a public school system
- Five years’ experience as a school principal or district administrator
- Master’s Degree from an accredited university
Preferred Attributes
- Demonstrated success in developing collaborative efforts among district departments, personnel, federal, national, state, and city governmental entities and organizations.
- Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated success in improving student academic outcomes
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Experience as a District Level Administrator in Arizona
- Experience as a district public school administrator
Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:
- Skill in building community with parents, civic leaders, families, and stakeholders
- Skill in building a collaborative culture within the district
- Knowledge of national, federal, state and District laws, rules, and regulations related to the operation and management of school districts and personnel.
- Knowledge of grant research, development, application, and administration.
- Knowledge of long- and short-term strategic plan development and implementation techniques.
- Knowledge of curriculum development and implementation techniques and methods.
- Knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of public relations practices and procedures.
- Skill in implementing long- and short-term strategic plans, goals and objectives.
- Skill in delegating, coaching, assigning and reviewing work performance.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in monitoring multiple budget funding sources for compliance with specifications and regulations.
District Operational Information
- Maintenance & Operations Budget: $161,496,033
- Capital Budget: $15,247,138
- Primary Tax Rate: 1.9572
- Secondary Tax Rate: 1.5632
- Average Teacher Salary: $81,241
Salary and Contract Terms
Glendale Union High School District offers competitive salary and benefit packages for all employees. The actual salary for the successful candidate will be determined during contract negotiations and will be based on experience, professional preparation, and will be competitive with large suburban Arizona school districts. The District offers an excellent benefit package that will be finalized during contract negotiations.
Search Timeline
| Vacancy Announced (5:00PM AZ time): - Applications accepted starting December 23, 2024 |
| Deadline for Applications (12noon AZ time): Friday, February 7, 2025 |
| Applicant Screening with Governing Board: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 |
| Candidate Interviews with Board: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 |
| Finalist Interviews: March 4,5,6 TBD |
| Governing Board Enters into Contract Negotiation: March 10, 2025 TBD |
| Announcement of New Appointment: TBD (Subject to change) |
| Incoming Superintendent Assumes Duties: July 1, 2025 (or as mutually agreed) |
Additional Information
For additional information about the District and the community please access the websites noted below.
District website: http://www.guhsdaz.org
Glendale Union High School District has engaged the services of the Arizona School Administrators Association to direct a search for qualified candidates. Each candidate/finalist will visit the district at his/her expense to be interviewed by the Governing Board. Governing Board members may visit the communities of selected candidates as part of the final selection process. To receive consideration, an applicant’s file must be completed and filed with ASA by 5:00 PM Arizona time, February 7, 2025. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Once the position has closed, no additions or adjustments to an application packet may be made. This search may include multiple interviews. It is expected the names of the applicants to be interviewed will be released to the public at the screening meeting. All inquiries related to this search are to be directed to Dr. Denton Santarelli, ASA Consultant (drdenton10@gmail.com), or Dr. Paul Tighe, Executive Director, ASA (ptighe@azsa.org).
Glendale Union High School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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