Superintendent of Schools Vacancy The Cromwell (CT) Board of Education has engaged the services of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Search Services to conduct its search for qualified candidates.
The Cromwell Board seeks an exceptional and student-centered leader who connects authentically with students, staff, families, and the broader community. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, visible, and values-driven professional to lead a district deeply committed to excellence, community, and the success of every student.
The successful candidate will: Foster a strong, inclusive, positive culture rooted in high expectations, and empathy while advancing a shared vision for continuous growth and achievement; build meaningful, trusting relationships with students and families, ensuring all voices are heard; maintain a visible presence across schools and community settings, engaging actively and sincerely; lead with humility, openness, and a mindset of continuous learning by welcoming feedback and diverse perspectives without defensiveness and by believing there is always something new to learn; listen actively and value the input of staff, families, and community partners; delegate effectively by empowering others and maximizing organizational capacity; model professionalism and set clear expectations for all staff; understand roles, responsibilities, and appropriate boundaries; balance empathy with accountability and demonstrate both kindness and resolve; align vision, mission, and strategic priorities to drive student success; demonstrate strong instructional leadership and support teacher growth; pursue excellence, innovation, and expanded opportunities for all students; navigate the political landscape with integrity while remaining student-focused and mission-driven; communicate articulately with honesty, transparency, and clarity; advocate effectively for students, teachers, staff, and the district; build trust through ethical leadership and a steadfast focus on what is best for students.
Applicants must provide pdfs of the following by the May 1, 2026, 5:00pm DEADLINE.
A CABE Search Services application (www.cabe.org services, search services, application)
A cover letter indicating interest in the position.
A current resume.
A minimum of three recent letters of professional reference.
Undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
A copy of professional certification.
To ensure full consideration and confidentiality of your application, all of the above materials should be emailed to Dr. Mary Broderick at mbroderick.cabesearch@cabe.org
Vacancy Brochure can be viewed at https://www.cabe.org/services/cabe-search-services/current-vacancies