York County (VA) Superintendent Search

York County (VA) Public Schools Announcement of Superintendent Search

The School Board of York County (VA) Public Schools invites applications and nominations for the position of Superintendent. 

THE COUNTY
York County is a county in the eastern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia, located in the Tidewater. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 70,045. The county seat is the unincorporated town of Yorktown. Situated midway between Richmond and Virginia Beach, the county’s residents help comprise the nation’s 37^th largest metropolitan area, commonly referred to as Hampton Roads. 

History comes alive in the Historic Triangle of Yorktown, Williamsburg and Jamestown. Home to the Yorktown Battlefield and Visitor Center, as well as a neighbor to Colonial Williamsburg and both Historic Jamestown and the Jamestown Settlement, York’s many historic sites provide citizens with unique opportunities.

The area is fortunate to have an expanding commercial and industrial base, while also enjoying affordable and plentiful housing and a moderate cost of living. As a 2005 Money Magazine “Best Places to Live” finalist, York residents have at their fingertips a wide variety of personal, professional and leisure opportunities.

THE DIVISION
The division’s slogan, Embrace – Engage – Empower, represents our mission to ensure every student is valued, supported, and challenged through learning experiences, which prepare them for a successful future. To achieve our mission, YCSD provides a broad array of educational programs to meet the needs and goals of each student including a variety of dual-credit AP courses, gifted and talented programs, International Baccalaureate studies, Governor’s School programs, Career and Technical programs, and a School of the Arts.

Recognized as a school system of excellence, the district has been a School Division of Innovation honoree since 2020, a multi-year Best Community for Music Education honoree, and boasts multiple National Blue Ribbon Schools and Purple Star Schools.

Click here for YCSD fast facts. Click here to view YCSD’s vision, mission, core values, and priorities. 

Budget: FY2026 All Funds $262,730,016

PK-12 Total Student Enrollment: 13,214

Full Time Personnel: 1,928

Part Time Personnel: 46

On Time Graduation Rate: 97.7 (according to the cohort VDOE statistics)

Schools: 10 Elementary Schools, 4 Middle Schools, 5 High Schools

Web Site: yorkcountyschools.org

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required experience as a classroom teacher
• Preferred experience as an elementary level teacher
• Preferred experience in special education
• Preferred experience as a principal, superintendent/assistant superintendent/or equivalent central office administrator, or CEO
• Doctorate strongly preferred and Virginia experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge of budget and finance, and ability to advocate at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and be a good listener; is accountable, respectful, accessible, caring, fair and consistent, and involved.
• Proven leadership and expertise in strategic planning, student achievement, curriculum and instruction, staff development and evaluation, and school reform
• Decisive, data driven leader who is not just a team builder but also a team player who is highly visible and involved in the school community.
• A motivator with the passion to advocate on behalf of ALL students and staff and inspires community confidence. 

Candidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirements should be directed to the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA  23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 750-8190.

SALARY
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
To apply, visit: https://vsba.myrevelus.com/ 

Completed applications are due by December 10, 2025.

Candidates should not make contact with school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org. 

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