Aspen Peaks School District
Superintendent of Aspen Peaks School District
Aspen Peaks School District, American Fork, Utah, United States, 84003
VACANCY
OVERVIEW
The Aspen Peaks School District Board of Education is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Superintendent of Schools. Applications must be submitted by January 9, 2026. The successful candidate will assume their post on July 1 2026
SALARY & BENEFITS The compensation package will be competitive for the size of the school district in Utah, and will be determined by professional preparations and successful experience in educational administration, as well as other qualifications. In compliance with Utah law, superintendents receive two year contracts.
Qualifications FOUNDATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Administrative/supervisory license required
Masters degree required
Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred
LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
Adheres to the highest standards of moral character and integrity. Maintains an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
Values and supports students, families and the community by creating a welcoming, inclusive environment; addresses community concerns effectively in an open and responsive manner.
Values and supports all employees: understands the challenges of teaching and how decisions affect the classroom.
Is experienced and knowledgeable about best practices of teaching and learning at all grade levels and has demonstrated the ability to enhance academic performance for all students.
Understands the needs of an increasingly diverse student body and has a desire to provide educational opportunities to all students regardless of circumstance.
Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, including problem solving, decision making, delegating, holding others accountable and collaborating.
Demonstrates openness to creative divergent and innovative ideas, as well as the ability to evaluate the potential for success associated with such ideas.
Has knowledge of and successful experience in robust fiscal practices, long‑rang planning and management of distinct resources.
Has experience collaborating with boards or comparable governing bodies: understands the role of the Board of Education, and seeks to maintain positive working relationships with board members.
Is capable of developing and maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships between the school district and employee associations, parent groups, municipalities, city/state government, elected officials and the business community.
Possesses a working knowledge of law and policy governing public education at the federal, state and local level.
Values transparency and understands how to be visible in our schools and in our community, and appreciates the value of our community.
Demonstrates the ability to evaluate circumstances and make difficult decisions, while always ensuring such decisions ultimately benefit the students of Aspen Peaks School District.
Additional Information To be considered for this position, applicants must submit their file by 4 p.m. MD on Friday, January 9 2026. It must contain:
A formal letter indicating your desire to be considered a candidate for the position of Superintendent of Schools of Aspen Peaks School District.
A completed Superintendent Application Form. This form is available on the Utah School Boards Association website. www.usba.cc
A complete set of current college credentials. Please note that the credentials must include official transcripts of all academic work.
A copy of an administrative supervisor license.
A current resume, including a list of professional qualifications.
A personal and professional expression of philosophy and vision of creating and leading the new Aspen Peaks School District.
Three confidential, professional letters of recommendation, emailed directly to Richard Stowell.
The application form, letters, nominations, inquiries, credentials, and administrative qualifications should be submitted in a single PDF file by email to:
Richard Stowell, Executive Director
Utah School Boards Association
Phone: 801-566-1207 I Email: rstowell@usba.cc
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SALARY & BENEFITS The compensation package will be competitive for the size of the school district in Utah, and will be determined by professional preparations and successful experience in educational administration, as well as other qualifications. In compliance with Utah law, superintendents receive two year contracts.
Qualifications FOUNDATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Administrative/supervisory license required
Masters degree required
Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred
LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
Adheres to the highest standards of moral character and integrity. Maintains an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.
Values and supports students, families and the community by creating a welcoming, inclusive environment; addresses community concerns effectively in an open and responsive manner.
Values and supports all employees: understands the challenges of teaching and how decisions affect the classroom.
Is experienced and knowledgeable about best practices of teaching and learning at all grade levels and has demonstrated the ability to enhance academic performance for all students.
Understands the needs of an increasingly diverse student body and has a desire to provide educational opportunities to all students regardless of circumstance.
Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, including problem solving, decision making, delegating, holding others accountable and collaborating.
Demonstrates openness to creative divergent and innovative ideas, as well as the ability to evaluate the potential for success associated with such ideas.
Has knowledge of and successful experience in robust fiscal practices, long‑rang planning and management of distinct resources.
Has experience collaborating with boards or comparable governing bodies: understands the role of the Board of Education, and seeks to maintain positive working relationships with board members.
Is capable of developing and maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships between the school district and employee associations, parent groups, municipalities, city/state government, elected officials and the business community.
Possesses a working knowledge of law and policy governing public education at the federal, state and local level.
Values transparency and understands how to be visible in our schools and in our community, and appreciates the value of our community.
Demonstrates the ability to evaluate circumstances and make difficult decisions, while always ensuring such decisions ultimately benefit the students of Aspen Peaks School District.
Additional Information To be considered for this position, applicants must submit their file by 4 p.m. MD on Friday, January 9 2026. It must contain:
A formal letter indicating your desire to be considered a candidate for the position of Superintendent of Schools of Aspen Peaks School District.
A completed Superintendent Application Form. This form is available on the Utah School Boards Association website. www.usba.cc
A complete set of current college credentials. Please note that the credentials must include official transcripts of all academic work.
A copy of an administrative supervisor license.
A current resume, including a list of professional qualifications.
A personal and professional expression of philosophy and vision of creating and leading the new Aspen Peaks School District.
Three confidential, professional letters of recommendation, emailed directly to Richard Stowell.
The application form, letters, nominations, inquiries, credentials, and administrative qualifications should be submitted in a single PDF file by email to:
Richard Stowell, Executive Director
Utah School Boards Association
Phone: 801-566-1207 I Email: rstowell@usba.cc
#J-18808-Ljbffr