Superintendent of Schools, Riverside Unified School District at Riverside Unified School District - Superintendent Search
Requirements / Qualifications
“Be Extraordinary” The Riverside Unified School District (RUSD), located in Riverside, California, is a large public school district with a long history, dating back to the 1870s. It serves a significant portion of the city of Riverside, as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest.
Key Facts:
- Size and Enrollment: RUSD is the 16th largest school district in California, encompassing approximately 92 square miles. It has around 40,000 students in grades K-12 and nearly 7,000 adult education students
- Schools: The district comprises 50 schools, including 30 elementary schools, 6 middle schools (grades 7-8), 5 comprehensive high schools, 2 continuation high schools, 2 alternative schools, 1 special education preschool, and the Riverside Virtual School.
- Staff: RUSD employs approximately 5,000 classified and certificated employees.
- Diversity: The student population is diverse, with more than 40 languages spoken by students and their families. As of the 2023-2024 school year, the student demographics include: 68.5% Hispanic, 17.3% White, 6.5% African American, 4.1% Asian
- Special Programs: RUSD maintains one of the largest Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) programs in the nation. It also offers Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs, International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, and comprehensive special education services.
- Recognition: RUSD schools have received numerous state and national accolades, including California Distinguished Schools and National Blue Ribbon Schools.
- College Readiness: A significant percentage of graduates report enrolling in college after graduation.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
- A seasoned educational leader with a proven track record of success
- 3-5 years of cabinet-level (or equivalent) administrative experience
- Knowledge of instruction, business, and human resource functions in California’s public schools
- Cover Letter of Introduction
- Résumé
- Minimum of three (maximum of five) current Letters of Recommendation
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A completed application at https://www.edjoin.org along with the following documents:
Requirements / Qualifications
“Be Extraordinary” The Riverside Unified School District (RUSD), located in Riverside, California, is a large public school district with a long history, dating back to the 1870s. It serves a significant portion of the city of Riverside, as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest.
Key Facts:
- Size and Enrollment: RUSD is the 16th largest school district in California, encompassing approximately 92 square miles. It has around 40,000 students in grades K-12 and nearly 7,000 adult education students
- Schools: The district comprises 50 schools, including 30 elementary schools, 6 middle schools (grades 7-8), 5 comprehensive high schools, 2 continuation high schools, 2 alternative schools, 1 special education preschool, and the Riverside Virtual School.
- Staff: RUSD employs approximately 5,000 classified and certificated employees.
- Diversity: The student population is diverse, with more than 40 languages spoken by students and their families. As of the 2023-2024 school year, the student demographics include: 68.5% Hispanic, 17.3% White, 6.5% African American, 4.1% Asian
- Special Programs: RUSD maintains one of the largest Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) programs in the nation. It also offers Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs, International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, and comprehensive special education services.
- Recognition: RUSD schools have received numerous state and national accolades, including California Distinguished Schools and National Blue Ribbon Schools.
- College Readiness: A significant percentage of graduates report enrolling in college after graduation.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
- A seasoned educational leader with a proven track record of success
- 3-5 years of cabinet-level (or equivalent) administrative experience
- Knowledge of instruction, business, and human resource functions in California’s public schools
- Cover Letter of Introduction
- Résumé
- Minimum of three (maximum of five) current Letters of Recommendation
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A completed application at https://www.edjoin.org along with the following documents:
Comments and Other Information
INTERVIEW DATES: June 7, 2025 First Level Interview June 8, 2025 Second Level Interview
SELECTION PROCESS: The Board of Education has retained Dr. Steven Keller and Ms. Kelli Moors from Education Support Services (ESS) to engage in a confidential search to recruit the most highly qualified candidate for this position. Any direct contact with individual trustees during the recruitment or selection phases of the search will result in a candidate’s removal from the process. For more information, please contact: Dr. Steven Keller steven.keller@aalrr.com 714.272.3928 Ms. Kelli Moors kelli.moors@aalrr.com 760.672.7820
Comments and Other Information
INTERVIEW DATES: June 7, 2025 First Level Interview June 8, 2025 Second Level Interview
SELECTION PROCESS: The Board of Education has retained Dr. Steven Keller and Ms. Kelli Moors from Education Support Services (ESS) to engage in a confidential search to recruit the most highly qualified candidate for this position. Any direct contact with individual trustees during the recruitment or selection phases of the search will result in a candidate’s removal from the process. For more information, please contact: Dr. Steven Keller steven.keller@aalrr.com 714.272.3928 Ms. Kelli Moors kelli.moors@aalrr.com 760.672.7820