Important Notice: The Virginia School Boards Association is assisting the school boards below with the search process. Candidates should not make contact with individual school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina G. Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722, or gina@vsba.org.
Coming Soon: Waynesboro City Superintendent Search
THE CITY
Waynesboro is an independent city located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley, approximately 28 miles west of Charlottesville. Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Waynesboro offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and rich history. The city is a designated Appalachian Trail Community and is located just two miles from Skyline Drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail, providing residents with abundant opportunities to enjoy the region’s natural resources. Bordered by Augusta County, Waynesboro serves as a welcoming gateway to Shenandoah National Park and offers a vibrant community with convenient access to the many cultural, educational, and recreational amenities of the Shenandoah Valley.
THE DIVISION
The vision of Waynesboro City Public Schools is to add value to the lives of its citizens by providing dynamic educational programming and personalized pathways to cultivate wellness in its students, staff, and community. The mission of the division is that by identifying and using community resources, we will develop and inspire a sense of purpose through knowledge, creation, and empowering connections.
Budget: $65,688,018 for FY27. Includes six funds: Operating, Multi-year/Extended School Year, Valley Academy, River Ridge, Textbook and School Nutrition
PK-12 Total Student Enrollment: 3,044 (elementary – 1,290, middle – 606, high – 879, pre-K – 245 and special programs – 24) on May 20, 2026
Full Time Personnel: 653, includes staffing in all funds
Part Time Personnel: 16, this does not include substitutes
On Time Graduation Rate: 87.6% for 2024-2025
Schools: The division has four elementary schools: Berkeley Glenn Elementary, William Perry Elementary, Wenonah Elementary and Westwood Hills Elementary
One middle school: Kate Collins Middle
One high school: Waynesboro High
One PreK Center: Wayne Hills Center
Three alternative education programs: THRIVE, Valley Academy and River Ridge Learning Center
One post high program: STEP Learning Lab
Web Site: https://www.waynesboro.k12.va.us/
Candidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirements should be directed to the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 750-8190.
Candidates should not make contact with school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org.
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Coming Soon: Essex County Superintendent Search
THE COUNTY
Located on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula, Essex County is a beautiful waterfront community to enjoy fishing, boating and other water activities. Essex County is centrally situated just outside the Washington to Norfolk urban crescent. Its proximity to Richmond allows you to enjoy the benefits of small town living without the isolation of more remote areas. Essex County is just a day trip from the mountains, the ocean, and historical areas such as Williamsburg, Yorktown and Fredericksburg.
THE DIVISION
In partnership with our students, faculty, staff, parents, and the community, Essex County Public Schools is committed to creating Pathways to Excellence by promoting a positive, student-focused culture striving for continuous improvement that meets the academic, athletic, artistic, and career-occupational needs of all our students by guiding, inspiring, celebrating, and teaching our students as we equip them to meet the challenges of a global society.
Budget: $19,543,002.00
PK-12 Total Student Enrollment: 1086
Full Time Personnel: 202
Part Time Personnel: 43
On Time Graduation Rate: 91%
Schools: Tappahannock Elementary School, James Cary International School, Essex High School
Web Site: https://www.essex.k12.va.us/
Candidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirements should be directed to the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 750-8190.
Candidates should not make contact with school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Application Procedures
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To be notified when Superintendent Searches are available, please contact Samantha Bosserman, Deputy Executive Director at samantha@vsba.org or 1-800-446-8722 ext. 5.
Eligibility Requirements for Virginia Superintendents
IMPORTANT NOTE: To be appointed as a superintendent in VIRGINIA, one must be listed on the “Eligible List of Division Superintendents” approved by the Virginia Board of Education. The Board of Education only meets eight or nine times per year which can cause delays in processing the applications for licensure. We encourage you to reach out ASAP to the Virginia Department of Education. For information regarding this list, contact the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 750-8190.
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