Superintendent Shorewood School District

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Position Available:  Superintendent of Schools

Address:  1701 East Capitol Drive, Shorewood WI   53211

Schools: 

• Total District Enrollment                      1,932 Students
• Atwater Elementary School                     469 Students
• Lake Bluff Elementary  School                514 Students
• Shorewood Intermediate School           257 Students
• Shorewood High School                           662 Students 

Student Demographics:

• 1,932 students
• Racially/Ethnically Diverse Student Body
  • White: 66%
  • Black 9.9%
  • Asian 9.2%
  • Hispanic/Latino 8.4%
  • Two or more races 5.8% 
• 11% of students with disabilities
• 20% of students are economically disadvantaged
• 4.7% of students are English Language Learners (ELL)

Staffing:   

• 164 Teachers  
• 258 Total Staff Members

District Financial Information:

• $28.7 Million operating budget for general and special education
• $65 Million facilities referendum approved in 2019 with all building improvements completed in 2022

Qualifications:          

• Hold or be eligible for the Wisconsin Superintendent license
• Successful school leadership experience
• District Office leadership preferred

Salary/Compensation Offered:  

• Regionally Competitive Compensation Package

Search Calendar:

• Applications accepted until role is filled
• Interviews scheduled by mutual agreement
• Superintendent appointment expected in early-mid March

Superintendent Profile Click Here

District Narrative

With a mission of Equity, Growth, and Excellence for All, the Shorewood School District has a long history of academic excellence, with graduates across the nation who are at the top of their fields in science, the arts, law and public service, among other careers. Shorewood is a racially and economically diverse district with over 1,900 K-12 students and 258 employees.  Student families speak more than 37 languages. The District also includes the Shorewood Recreation and Community Services Department which serves District families, Village residents, and surrounding communities.

Students in Shorewood School District engage in authentic learning experiences that build their capacity to innovate, work together to solve problems, and contribute to the common good. We are committed to advancing equity by employing a systems approach and advancing an asset-based mindset. The District is currently in its third year partnering with Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity (ICS) which has included professional development for staff and administrators and Ally Academies for parents, caregivers, and community members.  The District prioritizes whole-child wellness, with integrated K-12 SEL curriculum and a partnership with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to support students’ needs at school.

Shorewood is located along Lake Michigan, just north of Milwaukee and near the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where students have opportunities to engage in college-level learning and teachers have access to outstanding professional development. Shorewood is a walkable, vibrant, and engaged community that takes great pride in its schools.

Points of Pride:

• Rankings:  #1 for Best Places to Teach in WI (Niche 2023); A Top Public School in Wisconsin (US News 2022); Top 5 High School (Milwaukee Business Journal 2022); Top 10 Wisconsin School Districts & Top 5 High Schools (Niche 2023)
• Consistently Exceeds Expectations on Wisconsin School District Report Cards
• Intermediate School Teacher named 2023 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year
• Students:  99% Graduation Rate, with most students matriculating to college
• Arts:  Regionally and nationally recognized in visual and performing arts
• Athletics:  2022 State Championships in Boys and Girls Track and Field, Boys Soccer and Boys Cross Country; State Runner-up in Girls Cross Country; and WSN Cup Winner 2021 & 2022
• Equity Commitment: Engaged in Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity (ICS), a research-based, multi-year approach proven to eliminate inequities by building the capacity of all educators and transforming systems. The School District has a Director for Equity and many District-sponsored clubs including Youth Rising Up and Rainbow Crew
• Facilities: Completion of $65 Million investment to improve safety, security, ADA accessibility, and infrastructure with targeted renovations to learning spaces in all buildings

District Website & Social Media:

https://www.shorewood.k12.wi.us             https://www.facebook.com/ShorewoodSchools

https://twitter.com/ShorewoodLearns     https://www.instagram.com/shorewoodschools

Application Process:

• Apply through the School Exec Connect website:  www.schoolexecconnect.com
• Please do not contact the School District

Consultants to the Board of Education: