Superintendent, Los Gatos Union School District

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At the center of one of the world’s most dynamic regions, California’s Los Gatos Union School District seeks an exceptional leader to serve one of the nation’s most vibrant and high-performing K–8 districts. Nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz mountains and located in Silicon Valley, Los Gatos is a charming town of approximately 32,000 residents that offers an extraordinary blend of small-town warmth and world-class opportunity. With its picturesque, walkable downtown, tree-lined neighborhoods, and remarkable year-round weather, Los Gatos provides a close-knit community atmosphere alongside immediate access to the innovation, culture, and economic vitality of the greater Bay Area.

Service Above Self is integral to who we are, and our new superintendent will continue the legacy of outstanding leadership we enjoy, leading a top-drawer team of educational leaders who serve 2650 remarkable learners. Our families are deeply supportive of their schools, as evidenced by the recent passage of parcel tax and bond measures that reflect the community’s strong and sustained investment in public education. In Los Gatos we are well-known for our academic excellence, our dedicated staff, and our commitment to the whole child. And we are now seeking our next superintendent who will take the helm of our school district on July 1, 2026.

Please link here to learn more about this extraordinary opportunity. Salary range is $325k-$425k with a generous benefits package. Confidential inquiries to Kathleen Rodden-Nord or myself are most welcome.