Superintendent at Alum Rock Union Elementary School District

About the Employer

The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Santa Clara Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. Alum Rock is a family-oriented community committed to its children and schools. The City of San Jose provides a wealth of cultural, recreational, and entertainment activities for all ages in one of the most pleasant climates in the country. THE DISTRICT Alum Rock schools are neighborhood schools. Classrooms and schools represent the demographics of East San Jose. Parent involvement, community support, English classes, and health outreach services all contribute to school improvement. Standards-based instructional materials and immaculate campuses make Alum Rock schools a fine place to work and grow as a teacher. ETHNIC DIVERSITY Alum Rock serves a student body rich in racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. Our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students. Professional Development is provided for teachers to assist students in reaching their full potential. The district provides a supplemental instructional program for English Learners as well as programs for gifted students and students with special needs. COMMITMENT The Alum Rock staff is committed to high expectations of achievement by delivering effective instruction that results in outstanding student performance. If this is your commitment as well, Alum Rock is the place to be!

Job Summary

Job Summary

Alum Rock Union Elementary School District (ARUSD) is seeking an experienced, student-centered leader to serve as its next Superintendent. Reporting to a five-member Board of Trustees, the Superintendent leads a district serving approximately 6,700 students across multiple campuses and a dedicated team of educators and staff, overseeing six direct reports, approximately 1,000 total district employees, and an annual budget of approximately $200 million. This is an opportunity to guide a district at a pivotal moment—advancing academic achievement, strengthening instructional systems, ensuring long-term fiscal and operational sustainability, and continuing to build trust and alignment across the organization and community. The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated track record of improving student outcomes, strong financial and operational leadership, and the ability to communicate transparently, navigate complex governance dynamics, and foster collaborative, results-oriented relationships with the Board, staff, families, and community partners. View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/0e329723-52e5-4407-a32f-67a0e13bc86a COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Salary range $262,000 negotiable DOE/DOQ and an attractive benefits package. HOW TO APPLY The EdJoin online application is not being used with this posting. Please review the School Leaders link below to request an application. For first consideration, apply by April 30, 2026 at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1293650-300215.html • Round one virtual interviews will take place on May 16th • Round two in-person interviews will take place on May 23. Selected candidates must be available for both interview dates. View the WBCP Job Board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/ QUESTIONS? Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any inquiries: • wendi@wbcpinc.com • 541-664-0376 (Direct) • 866-929-9227 (Toll Free)

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