Position Description for Addison Northwest School District, Vergennes, Vermont

The Board of Directors of the Addison Northwest School District seeks a highly qualified, Vermont-licensed educational leader to serve as its Superintendent. The Board expects that the successful candidate will assume the responsibilities of the position on July 1, 2027.

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development, has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates and will assist the School Board in identifying and screening the candidates.

Apply online at: www.macnjake.com

The Addison Northwest School District (ANWSD) serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and is centered around the small city of Vergennes and its surrounding rural communities of Addison, Ferrisburgh, Panton, and Waltham in northern Addison County, Vermont. The area is known for its strong sense of community, historic character, agricultural landscape, and access to the natural beauty of Lake Champlain and the surrounding countryside.

Conveniently located between Burlington and Middlebury, the ANWSD community offers the benefits of small-town living while remaining connected to larger communities, cultural opportunities, and regional services. Families and community members are deeply invested in their schools, and the district reflects the collaborative, caring, and community-minded spirit that makes this region of Vermont a special place to live, work, and learn.

Enrollment: 782

Location: 23 miles from Burlington and 13 miles from Middlebury, Vermont

Salary:   $165,000 - $195,000

The Qualifications:

The Board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one of the most important decisions it will make. It is looking for a candidate with the background, skills, and abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership. Specifically, the Board seeks a Superintendent who will:

• Demonstrate strong leadership focused on student success, use data and collaboration to strengthen teaching and learning, address disparities in student achievement, uphold academic standards, and ensure all students have the opportunity to become critical thinkers and productive citizens.

• Strongly support, model, and hold others accountable to the district’s vision where everyone is treated with kindness, dignity, and respect – and where bias, racism, and discrimination are unacceptable and promptly addressed.

• Establish an effective relationship with the Board, communicating in a timely fashion to keep board members informed. 
• Collaborate with the administrators, teachers, and staff to translate district priorities into clear goals and actions designed to promote equity and benefit students, while also providing appropriate resources and support.

• Create strong and productive working partnerships with district personnel, employee unions, and community members through open communication, active listening, respect, collaboration, and effective problem-solving, while establishing a visible presence in the district and community.

• Rely on data-based evidence and diverse perspectives to make thoughtful decisions focused on what will best serve students, anticipate unintended consequences, and adjust course when circumstances or results warrant.

• Lead ANWSD thoughtfully through complex challenges and changes in Vermont’s evolving educational landscape, demonstrate budgeting knowledge, and work collegially with local and state leaders.

Search Timeline:

Closing date for applications: November 16, 2026 (11:59 p.m. central time)

School Board selects finalists to interview: December 12, 2026

Interviews with the School Board: Early January, 2027

School Board announces new Superintendent: January 20, 2027

ANWSD Superintendent Begins: July 1, 2027

Contact information:

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.

11725 Arbor Street, Suite 220

Omaha, NE 68144

888-375-4814

Email: apps@macnjake.com

School Website:                     https://www.anwsd.org

Consultant:   

Dr. Judy Sclair-Stein            J_sclairstein@macnjake.com

The Addison Northwest School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, political affiliation or marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Anyone requesting  reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.