Description
Central Bucks School District seeks an experienced, future-looking Superintendent of Schools to lead one of Pennsylvania’s premier public school systems. This role presents a significant opportunity for a proven education executive to advance academic excellence, strengthen complex systems, and steward a large, high-performing district through its next chapter.
Central Bucks School District Community
Spanning more than 120 square miles in the heart of Bucks County, PA, Central Bucks School District (CBSD) is one of the largest school districts in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 17,000 students, their families and the Central Bucks community.
Students in kindergarten through 12th grade attend 23 CBSD schools across nine municipalities: Chalfont, Doylestown and New Britain boroughs, and Buckingham, Doylestown, New Britain, Plumstead, Warrington and Warwick townships.
Central Bucks employs more than 3,000 faculty and staff serving students attending 15 elementary schools, five middle schools, and three high schools.
Read more about CBSD at https://www.CBSD.org.
- 96% Graduation Rate
- 280+ Extracurricular Activities
- 22.4 Average Elementary Class Size
- 43 PIAA Sports
The Opportunity
The Superintendent serves as the district’s chief executive officer and will work in close partnership with the Board of School Directors, staff, students, families, and community organizations to:
- Advance instructional excellence and continuous improvement across all schools.
- Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
- Foster inclusive, engaging, and safe learning environments.
- Ensure access, equity, and opportunity for all learners.
- Strengthen organizational effectiveness, fiscal stewardship, and community trust.
- Honor Central Bucks’ strong traditions while positioning the district for long-term success.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Valid Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility
- Doctorate strongly preferred
- Demonstrated leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment, special education, system design, and process improvement
- Senior-level administrative experience spanning school-based leadership and district central-office responsibilities
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and supervise teams of school administrators
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with Boards of School Directors to advance district mission and priorities
Compensation, Timeline, & How to Apply
A regionally competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Preferred start date within 60 days of offer acceptance.
Applications must be received no later than 11:59pm on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
Please submit the following materials in a single email as separate attachments to CBSearch@BucksIU.org
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae or résumé
- Valid Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility
- Three letters of recommendation
- Educational transcripts confirming degree completion
Recent writing sample demonstrating your ability to communicate to a school district community and/or with a school district Board of School Directors
Consideration is limited to applicants who submit all of the above required documents.
Finalist candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background check and executive screening conducted by an independent third-party firm.
Inquiries and Additional Information
This search is being conducted by the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU). To ensure a fair and confidential process, candidates should direct all inquiries solely to the Bucks IU team members listed below. Applicants should not contact members of the Central Bucks Board of School Directors or district staff.
Questions may be directed to the Bucks IU personnel below:
Dr. Mark Hoffman, Executive Director, MHoffman@BucksIU.org; 215-348-2940 Ext. 1101
Rebecca Roberts-Malamis Esq., Deputy Executive Director & In-House Legal Counsel, RMalamis@BucksIU.org; 215-348-2940 Ext. 1150
More information can be found at https://recruit.BucksIU.org/CBSearch and on the Central Bucks website at https://www.CBSD.org.
