The average pay for a School Superintendent is $34.00 per hour.
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Job Description for School Superintendent
A school superintendent is the head administrator of a school system. These professionals normally answer to the school board and are hired by that body; they also can be fired or dismissed by the school board. Superintendents are in charge of hiring principals for all schools in their district, and they have final say on dismissing teachers or disciplining employees. This job also requires the superintendent to work with the local school board to develop and maintain the yearly district budget. It also involves managing students and keeping up with problems that occur within student bodies.
Read More...- Oversee district staffing, recruit personnel, plan and carry out staff evaluations, and administer HR programs and policies.
- Work with the school board to develop and put into action a district's policies, vision, and goals.
- Meet with school administrators, teachers, parents, and the community to discuss and implement district goals.
- Prepare the school district budget, ensure expenditures stay within school board limits, and develop procedures for approving expenditures.
- Manage school property, buildings, and infrastructure, monitor building maintenance, renovation, and construction.
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Pay by Experience Level for School Superintendent
Pay by Experience for a School Superintendent has a positive trend. An entry-level School Superintendent with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $104,000 based on 47 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A School Superintendent with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $120,000 based on 45 salaries. An experienced School Superintendent which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $109,000 based on 66 salaries. A School Superintendent with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $129,000 based on 83 salaries.
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Key Stats for School Superintendent
Gender
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Female
30 % |
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Male
70 % |
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Job Satisfaction
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Rated 5 out of 5 based on 33 votes. |
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