Superintendent

POSITION: The Southwest Metro Intermediate District 288 School Board is seeking a new leader to serve as Superintendent.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT/COMMUNITY: The Southwest Metro Intermediate District’s main office is located in Shakopee, Minnesota. Southwest Metro 288 is an intermediate district providing specialized educational services to a group of 11 member school districts and 6 associate member districts.

School District Website: https://www.swmetro288.org/ 

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Southwest Metro Intermediate District 288 School Board seeks an experienced and respected educational leader with a strong background in special education, a record of sound fiscal management and academic improvement. Key attributes desired include:

• Student-centered leader who connects communities through innovative and creative educational experiences that embrace unique learning styles and needs.
• Effectively collaborates with the School Board, Superintendents of member districts, staff and partners.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate a thriving, relationship centered district culture where every individual feels valued, heard and empowered to contribute to student success.
• Leads effective communication and transparency throughout the organization and with member districts by clarifying staff roles and responsibilities, expectations and processes.
• Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, Superintendents of member districts, staff, students, and other various communities.
• Preferred experience in implementing unique educational programs including but not limited to; Special Services and Education, Care & Treatment, Online and Alternative Learning, Adult Education, and Career & Technical Education.
• Develops and directs an effective leadership team to help support alignment of systems, resources, and processes for long range-planning across the organization.
• Supports the implementation of plans to address the social and emotional well being; mental health; safety and security; diversity, equity and inclusion; and belonging needs of both students and staff.
• Is visible and accessible across the district and with our member districts.
• Holds proven capacity in human relations and communications.

SALARY/CONTRACT: A competitive compensation and benefits package, with a starting salary range of $185,000 – $205,000, will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute. An excellent benefits package is also available.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 29, 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: MSBA’s Executive Search Service uses an online application process. Applicants may begin their application at Southwest Metro Intermediate District Application. To be considered for this position, a completed application file must be received by MSBA prior to 11:59 p.m. on June 29, 2026.

Contact Barb Dorn at 507-508-5501 ([email protected]) with questions. Applicants are requested not to contact school board members. Southwest Metro Intermediate District 288 is an equal opportunity employer. The MSBA Executive Search Service is an equal opportunity search agency.