Description
The Germantown School District is seeking an accomplished and visionary educational leader to serve as Superintendent beginning July 1, 2027. A competitive compensation package will be offered, commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience, qualifications, and regional market conditions.
The Germantown School District is located 20 miles northwest of Milwaukee, serving 20,000 residents across Germantown, Jackson, Polk, Richfield, Hubertus, and Colgate. Offers a safe, welcoming blend of suburban charm, rural character, urban access, and quality schools.
The District serves approximately 3,800 students in grades PK-12 in four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school on individual sites. Backed by 508 staff members and a $53M operating budget (all funds), the District reflects strong community support, highlighted by the successful completion of an $84M capital improvement referendum (November 2016).
District Highlights:
- National Academic Recognition: Home to National Blue Ribbon Schools (County Line Elementary and Rockfield Elementary) and Germantown High School, which is recognized among the nation's top public high schools by U.S. News & World Report.
- Top-State Academic Performance: Rated Exceeds Expectations by the Wisconsin DPI, with every elementary school earning the state's highest rating of Significantly Exceeds Expectations.
- Comprehensive Student Success: Boasts an exceptional 97.28% graduation rate, purposefully preparing every graduate for college, career, and life success through diverse academic, career, and technical pathways.
- Dynamic Student Engagement: Over 80% of high school students participate in co-curricular activities, reflecting a vibrant culture of involvement, leadership, and school spirit.
- Unified Middle School Pipeline: A single district middle school unites all elementary students into one community. A schoolwide house model and targeted 6th-grade transition program support students through critical middle school years, preparing them to thrive as high school Warhawks.
- Exceptional Fiscal Stability: Maintains a healthy 20% Fund Balance, demonstrating prudent financial management and providing the District with operational security and strategic flexibility.
Vision: The Germantown School District will be the premier district in Wisconsin.
Mission: Empower and inspire every student to success.
Guiding Principles:
Each student is valued, will learn, and will experience personal success.
Community and staff are our most valuable assets in achieving our mission and vision.
Working to improve all practices constantly increases the value of our organization for all shareholders.
Research, assessment, and measurement must inform decision-making and accountability.
Sustaining fiscal strength is necessary for the vitality of our schools and community.
Engaging our community through meaningful relationships fosters trust and accountability.
The 2025–2028 Strategic Plan outlines the priorities that guide the work. These include:
- Academic Achievement
- Growth for Each Student
- Workforce Engagement and Environment
- Community Relationships
These goals help ensure that every decision we make supports our students today and prepares them for tomorrow. In Germantown, excellence in education is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children and our community. With the continued support of our families, staff, and community, we’ll keep working together to ensure a prosperous future for every student, every day.
To learn more about the District, visit gsdwi.org for school news and updates.
View the Germantown Superintendent Job Posting on https://hyasearch.com/job/superintendent-germantown-wi/
INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:
- Cover letter
- Stating specific and detailed interest in the Germantown Superintendent position
- Qualifications for the position
- Full resume/vitae
- Three current letters of recommendation
- Contact information for three additional references different than the reference letters
- Proof of WI Superintendent License or eligible to obtain WI Superintendent License
Search Timeline - All Application Materials Due By: October 30, 2026
October 20, 2026 : District Profile Report presented
November 10, 2026 : HYA to present slate of candidates to the Board
November 16 and 19, 2026 : Board first-round interviews
November 30, 2026 : Finalists Day in the District
December 1, 2026 : Board conducts final interviews
December 15, 2026 : Superintendent’s hiring approved/announced
July 1, 2027 : Superintendent contract formally begins
For questions regarding the Germantown School District Superintendent search, contact:
Mike Richie, Vice President, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Pat Neudecker, Senior Associate, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
