Superintendent – Cromwell Public Schools(CT)

The Cromwell Board seeks an exceptional and student-centered leader who connects authentically with students, staff, families, and the broader community. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, visible, and values-driven professional to lead a district deeply committed to excellence, community, and the success of every student.

The successful candidate will:

• Foster a strong, inclusive, positive culture rooted in high expectations, and empathy while advancing a shared vision for continuous growth and achievement
• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with students and families, ensuring all voices are heard
• Maintain a visible presence across schools and community settings, engaging actively and sincerely
• Lead with humility, openness, and a mindset of continuous learning by welcoming feedback and diverse perspectives without defensiveness and by believing there is always something new to learn
• Listen actively and value the input of staff, families, and community partners
• Delegate effectively by empowering others and maximizing organizational capacity
• Model professionalism and set clear expectations for all staff
• Understand roles, responsibilities, and appropriate boundaries
• Balance empathy with accountability and demonstrate both kindness and resolve
• Align vision, mission, and strategic priorities to drive student success
• Demonstrate strong instructional leadership and support teacher growth
• Pursue excellence, innovation, and expanded opportunities for all students
• Navigate the political landscape with integrity while remaining student-focused and mission-driven
• Communicate articulately with honesty, transparency, and clarity
• Advocate effectively for students, teachers, staff, and the district
• Build trust through ethical leadership and a steadfast focus on what is best for students

The Cromwell Board of Education has engaged the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Search Services to conduct its search for qualified candidates. Applicants must provide pdfs of the following by the May 1, 2026, 5:00 pm DEADLINE:

• A CABE Search Services application (cabe.org, services, search services, application)
• A cover letter indicating interest in the position
• A current resume
• A minimum of three recent letters of professional reference.
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• A copy of CT 093 professional certification

To ensure full consideration and confidentiality, applicants should email the above documents to:
Mary Broderick at
mbroderick.cabesearch@cabe.org
(860)608-1763

Full brochure and application details may be found here.