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Lake County School Board

Minimum Training and Experience

• Education: Master's degree or higher required, from an accredited institution

• Certificate/License: Educational Leadership

• District-Level Administrative Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible district-level administrative experience in a Florida public school district, including at least five (5) years in a district-based administrative or policymaking position with broad authority for management policies and general district operations. Qualifying experience includes service as a Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or Director of a major instructional or noninstructional functional area that reports directly to the Superintendent and supervises other administrative personnel, consistent with Section 1012.01(3)(a) and (b), Florida Statutes.

• Demonstrated record of advancing student achievement and academic performance through consistent, measurable annual growth in student learning, as reflected in state accountability ratings and state progress monitoring data.

Standard Application and Required Documents

• Letter of Intent: A tailored cover letter addressed to the School Board highlighting your educational philosophy and why you fit the district's goals. No more than three (3) pages.

• Resume: No more than two (2) pages.

• Letters of Recommendation: No more than three (3) signed letters.

Application Process and Deadline for Submission of Standard Application Documents

Interested applicants must submit all standard application documents to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources no later than 5:00 P.M., Friday, August 14, 2026.

1. Applicants must apply online through the district's application tracking system for the Superintendent position.
   
   1. Online application: https://lakecsd.schoolspring.com/
2. Submit all required application documents electronically through the online application link above or to the email addresses listed below.
   
   
   1. Email to: [email protected]

Please note that all documents submitted will be considered public records. All applicants who meet the established qualifications for the position will be listed on the district website under the Superintendent Current Qualified Applicants link.

If you have additional questions about the position, please visit the Superintendent Search webpage.

Notes: (1) This role does not provide for employment visa sponsorship. (2) In accordance with House Bill 521, the Agency for Health Care Administration created a public webpage to provide education and awareness of care provider background screening. Click the following link for webpage: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Veterans' Preference Information

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.065, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach the proper and applicable documentation, such as DD Form 214, Disability Ratings, Marriage Verification, etc. to the application before submitting, in order for the district to consider your request.