EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY

AN INVITATION TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

STONEHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MASSACHUSETTS

The Stoneham, MA School Committee invites future-focused, highly qualified candidates with an educational vision to apply for the position of Superintendent of Stoneham Public Schools.

Stoneham, population 23,300, is a suburban community located nine miles north of Boston; its proximity to major highways and public transportation offers convenient access to Boston and the North Shore coastal region. Residents enjoy numerous recreational opportunities such as the 2575-acre Middlesex Fells Reservation with its miles of trails for walking, bike riding, cross-country skiing and horseback riding. The Tri-Community Greenway is a seven-mile trail that links Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn. Spot Pond allows boating and fishing, and the town has three golf courses – two municipally owned and one privately owned. There is ice skating at the Stoneham Arena (Stoneham is the hometown of Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan) and myriad youth recreation opportunities through the Boys and Girls Club. The Stone Zoo, the Greater Boston Stage Company and many restaurants and shops draw residents and visitors alike.

Stoneham Public Schools enjoy the support of parents and the wider community. The town recently completed a state-of-the-art High School which opened its doors to students on September 2, 2024.

The FY25 school operating budget is $35,796,978.

Stoneham has an Open Town Meeting form of government. The municipality is administered by a five- member Select Board and a Town Administrator. Its schools are overseen by a five-member elected School Committee.

Stoneham Public Schools educates 2,338 students in five facilities:

Stoneham Early Learning Center (located in both Colonial Park School and Stoneham High School), enrollment 100
Colonial Park Elementary School, Grades PreK-4, enrollment 228
Robin Hood Elementary School, Grades K-4, enrollment 381
South Elementary School, Grades K-4, enrollment 346
Stoneham Central Middle School, Grades 5-8, enrollment 688
The new Stoneham High School, Grades 9-12, enrollment 595

To learn more, please visit the Stoneham Public Schools website at: https://www.stonehamschools.org/

Community members and staff are justifiably proud of student and district accomplishments, a sample of which include:

A brand new, state-of-the-art high school that was designed with an innovative and collaborative mindset to be a space that will help facilitate the knowledge, skills and dispositions students need for their future.
Year after year participation in Project Lead the Way (PLTW) with Stoneham Central Middle School receiving honors and awards associated with this work.
2024 Honor Roll for Advanced Placement at Stoneham High School
A newly adopted, high-quality Tier I literacy curriculum at the elementary schools.
Multi-year investment in professional development and implementation of UDL at the high school and middle school levels.
An innovative early learning center for preschool aged children located on the new Stoneham High School campus.
A strong building leadership team that works collaboratively to support the work of the schools across the district.
Dedicated teachers with a commitment and steadfast focus on creating the conditions for learning that each student needs.
Supportive parents who are vital members of the school community.
Community partnerships that truly care for the school-aged demographic.
School Committee members who are committed to the district, as established by their longevity, involvement and dedication to supporting the work of the schools.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students. The Stoneham School Committee is prepared to offer a regionally competitive salary and benefits package to a leader with exceptional credentials, accomplishments, and promise.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Carolyn Burke or Dr. David DeRuosi,

Stoneham Superintendent Search

NESDEC, 28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752

Phone: 508-481-9444, Email: search@nesdec.org

To access the application, please visit www.nesdec.org

Review of applications will begin on February 9, 2025. The expected start date for the new Superintendent is July 1, 2025.