Bexley City Schools Superintendent
Job Description
The Superintendent Search:
Bexley City Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Superintendent. The Board of Education seeks an effective and experienced leader in education and administration.
Preferred Start Date: August 1, 2026
The Community:
Bexley is a suburb of about 13,000 residents located about four miles east of downtown Columbus, Ohio. The community and school district are landlocked in an area of about two square miles. Many residents are professionals and businesspeople employed in the Columbus area.
The community is known for its close-knit feel, walkable, tree-lined streets, and a vibrant main street with many small businesses. Bexley is noted for its high-performing public schools and is home to Capital University.
About the Bexley City Schools:
Our Schools
The Bexley City School District is a high-performing public school district with about 2,450 students. One of the top districts in the state, the Bexley City School District has a long history of outstanding achievement grades given by the state of Ohio. Bexley High School in 2023 was named the #1 high school in Ohio by U.S. News & World Report and ranked among the top 200 in the United States. The 2024 and 2025 rankings by U.S. News & World Report ranked Bexley High School #2 in Ohio.
Bexley's neighborhood schools form the center of a stable, close-knit community and are valued for their walkability throughout the district, thus limiting the district's transportation needs.
Our three elementary schools span the three main areas of the city � north, south, and central � while Bexley Middle School and High School are centrally located. Students benefit from the small class sizes that permit personal attention and foster academic excellence, with access to a rich variety of courses and extra-curricular programs.
- The district is in year three of a community-driven, three-year strategic plan, with current work being done to extend the plan for three years.
- The Board of Education has approved Phase I of district facilities upgrades and has started the process of placing an issue on the November 2026 ballot.
- Bexley City Schools offers a variety and diverse selection of programs for its students and is comparable in offerings to larger districts.
- The district is also supported by the Bexley Education Foundation, a dedicated partner providing additional funding through private dollars for educational initiatives, teacher and classroom grants, and districtwide impact grants.
Our schools are supported by and work with multiple organizations, including school building PTOs, the Diverse Learning PTO, Bexley Minority Parent Alliance (BMPA), Developmental Assets Resource Network (DARN), Athletic, Music and Theater booster groups, as well as other local organizations including Bexley Recreation & Parks, the Community Foundation, One Bexley, Bexley Public Library and the City of Bexley.
Our Staff
- Bexley has 350 employees, with 240 belonging to the teaching or support services professions.
76 percent of our teachers hold a master's degree or higher, and 47.5 percent have more than 15 years of experience.
Enrollment & Achievement
- Enrollment is predicted to be stable.
Bexley has a strong graduation rate of 98% and a 2024 AP test pass rate of 81%.
Our Mission: Learn with Curiosity. Demonstrate Kindness. Embrace Equity.
Our vision: We Champion Curiosity, Kindness, and Equity, so that Our Schools Are Places Where:
- Creativity, innovation, and critical thinking flourish.
- Teaching and learning are culturally responsive and relevant to a changing world.
- Students have the academic, social, and emotional supports to define and experience success and to recognize that failure is a natural part of learning.
- We nurture belonging, joy, and an ethic of care.
- Everyone feels safe and supported.
- Diversity of perspectives, lived experiences, and identities are reflected in programs, policies, and practices that foster inclusion and equity.
Our Core Values: Empathy, Equity, Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Well-being
Leadership Profile - The Ideal Candidate:
Bexley City Schools seeks a candidate who:
- Is strongly committed to a "student-first" philosophy in all decisions.
- Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to act as a positive ambassador for the district.
- Possesses an exceptional ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build the trust and partnerships necessary to support the district's community-driven strategic plan, facilities plan, and Board-approved fiscal goals.
- Inspires trust, has high levels of self-confidence and optimism, models high character and personal performance, and communicates a vision of educational excellence for the future to the board, staff, and community.
- Possesses leadership skills required to respond to the opportunities and challenges of the district, including supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives among varied demographics in our community.
- Appreciates that the district relies on community support for funding.
- Is a leader who understands the local reliance and timing of funding that requires community engagement.
- Is a highly versatile communicator across all mediums and a willing and active listener.
- Is experienced in recruiting, developing, and maintaining exceptional faculty and staff.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of special education and is committed to meeting the individualized needs of each student.
- Possesses the ability to enhance student performance by identifying and executing steps to close or narrow gaps in student achievement.
- Promotes a positive and professional environment for all district employees, as well as a strong and trusting working relationship with the Board.
- Makes recommendations and decisions that are data-driven.
Has knowledge of emerging research and best practices in the area of curriculum/instructional design and practice.
Terms of Employment & Compensation:
The Board of Education will provide a competitive and negotiable compensation package. A multi-year contract with provisions for annual review and evaluation will be offered. The actual salary and benefits will be commensurate with the education, experience, and proven results of the candidate. Preferred Start Date: August 1, 2026
Application:
The application deadline is May 27 at 8:00am.
All applications will be processed online.
Visit https://www.escco.org/bexleysuperintendentsearch2026 to complete an application.
For information regarding the position, please contact:
Wade Lucas, Ed.D.
Client Services Representative
614.440.1978
For further information regarding the application process, please contact:
Jen Iceman
Human Resources Director
ESC of Central Ohio
614.753.4719
Timeline:
May 20, 2026 Announcement of Vacancy
May 27, 2026 by 8:00am Application Deadline
TBD First-Round Interviews
TBD Second-Round Interviews
TBD Board Action to Employ
August 1, 2026 Preferred Start Date
*Timeline subject to change