Anoka-Hennepin Schools is seeking a Superintendent beginning on July 1, 2026, with a base salary range expected to be $265,500 to $285,500; other benefits to be negotiated.
Anoka-Hennepin Schools is a great place to live, work, and learn. Our communities work together to provide residents with safe and friendly neighborhoods, a wide range of business and economic opportunities, beautiful parks and abundant recreational activities and high-quality schools.
The Anoka-Hennepin School District is Minnesota’s largest, serving a diverse population of approximately 37,000 students, 7,150 staff members and 253,000 residents. Anoka-Hennepin has 25 elementary schools, six middle schools and five high schools, plus early learning, alternative, magnet, specialty schools and Community Education programs to serve all the needs of our learners.
Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff play a critical role in preparing students for life. The district is known for offering a wide range of academic and co-curricular opportunities, including Advanced Placement courses, career and technical education pathways, and extensive athletics and activities. The district has received the “best communities for music education” designation for 11 years in a row. Overall, student performance on standardized tests tends to be above state averages in both reading and math, and the district maintains a graduation rate above the state average,making it a strong academic option among large suburban systems.
Spread out across 172 square miles, the school district is comprised of 13 suburban communities north of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul: Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Dayton, Fridley, Ham Lake, Nowthen, Oak Grove and Ramsey.
The Anoka-Hennepin School District utilizes a continuous improvement model to align its governance, resource allocation, and operations with its mission to effectively educate each student for success.
Mission: To effectively educate each student for success.
Vision: To be a public school system of excellence, featuring high-quality staff, programs, and successful graduates.
Equity Commitment: The district is dedicated to creating equitable learning environments that provide access, representation, meaningful participation, and positive outcomes for all students.
Visit the Anoka-Hennepin Schools Website: Anoka-Hennepin Schools Website
Visit the Anoka-Hennepin Schools: Strategic Priorities
Visit the Anoka-Hennepin Schools: Comprehensive Achievement & Civic Readiness Report
Search Timeline – All Application Materials Due By: May 8, 2026
May 11, 2026 : District Profile Report released
May 11, 2026 : HYA to present slate of candidates to the Board
May 13, 2026 : Board first-round interviews
May 19, 2026 : Finalists Day in the District
May 20, 2026 : Board conducts final interviews
By late May, 2026 : Superintendent’s hiring approved/announced
July 1, 2026 : Superintendent contract formally begins
For questions regarding the Anoka-Hennepin Schools Superintendent search, contact:
Mike Richie, Vice President, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Email: [email protected]
District Application Guidelines
INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:
- Cover letter
- Stating specific and detailed interest in the Anoka-Hennepin Schools Superintendent position
- Qualifications for the position
- Full resume/vitae
- Three current letters of recommendation
- Contact information of three additional references different than the reference letters
Link to Superintendent Job Posting on the HYA Website: Anoka-Hennepin Job Posting
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