Website Wayzata Public Schools
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:
The Wayzata Public School’s main office is located in Wayzata, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 13,600 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.
School District Website: https://www.wayzataschools.org/
City Websites:
https://cityofmedicinelake.com/
LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Wayzata Public School Board seeks a superintendent of integrity, foresight, and disciplined execution who champions academic excellence and belonging for each and every student, as well as inspires alignment to turn strategic vision into measurable, lasting results. Key leadership attributes include:
- Uncompromising integrity: acts with honesty and upholds high ethical standards in every decision.
- Durable trust: builds collaborative relationships and partnerships with diverse communities, staff, and students, listening deeply and communicating clearly.
- Achievement through evidence: uses curriculum, data, and research-based practices to raise scores and accelerate learning.
- Vision and ingenuity: anticipates challenges, frames bold possibilities, and solves complex problems with creativity and discipline.
- Equity with expertise: applies equity leadership knowledge, turning challenges into opportunities so every student and staff member thrives.
- High-performing team development: recruits and coaches leaders; clarifies roles; sets rigorous goals; holds self and others accountable, and fosters shared ownership of results.
- Stewardship of resources: drives operational excellence by efficiently and effectively allocating district resources in direct support of the success of our students and empowering staff.
SALARY/CONTRACT: A competitive compensation and benefits package, with a starting salary range of $280,000 – $295,000, will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute. An excellent benefits package will also be provided by the district.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 26, 2026
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: MSBA’s Executive Search Service uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at mnmsba.myrevelus.com. To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by MSBA prior to 11:59 p.m. on January 26, 2026.
Contact Barb Dorn at 507-508-5501 ([email protected]) with questions or interest.
Applicants are requested to not contact school board members.
Wayzata Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. The MSBA Executive Search Service is an equal opportunity search agency.
Requirements
See information in posting
Salary/Benefits
See information in posting
District Application Guidelines
See information in posting
Please complete your application by clicking the box below:
District ApplicationAPPLICATION PROCESS
- Be sure to review the district’s requirements for the application process and provide all required documents.
- Some districts may require that candidates apply through an external link. If that is the case, the link will be noted in the job posting.
- If the posting does not indicate an external link, apply using your MASA online candidate profile and click on the box below.
- If you have not completed your candidate profile within our site, please do so by clicking here. Many districts search the profiles for promising candidates. To improve your outcome, please complete all requested information.
You will need to have a Jobsite account and be signed in to view your candidate profile.