Interim Superintendent

District Profile

The Public Schools of Brookline, with approximately 7,000 students and staff, supported by a budget of $141.1 million, provide an extraordinary education for every child. Eight K-8 schools feed into one comprehensive high school. A dynamic, diverse community of teaching professionals works collaboratively, innovating and inspiring each other and our students. For more information about the Public Schools of Brookline, please visit our website at www.brookline.k12.ma.us www.brookline.k12.ma.us

Job Details

The Public Schools of Brookline invite qualified candidates to apply for the position of Interim Superintendent for the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate for the position should:

• Be appropriately MA DESE licensed or license eligible,
• Have prior experience as a Superintendent of Schools,
• Have demonstrated ability to build strong personal relationships with staff, community members, partners in Town government, and School Committee members.
• Be familiar with Brookline’s current short-term and long-term initiatives.
• Have excellent communication skills. Have a Master’s degree; an advanced degree preferred.
• Have experience and knowledge of school finance, budget development, and management. Also, have experience with curriculum and school-based technology.
• Have knowledge of collective bargaining and human resources, including an ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-quality staff.
• Have knowledge of State and Town government functions.

The School Committee offers a contract and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.    Applicants should include a letter of interest, résumé, three (3) current references, and appropriate MA DESE licensure to alvin_cooper@psbma.org.

The posting will remain open until the position is filled. The screening Committee intends to begin reviewing applications the week of May 19, 2025, and to begin interviews the week of May 26, 2025.