Invitation to Apply for the Position of Superintendent of the Kansas School for the Deaf.
The Kansas State Board of Education is seeking a highly qualified leader to serve as the superintendent of the Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD). The board would like the successful candidate to assume the responsibilities of the position prior to July 1, 2026.
QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate must have the background, skills and abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership.
The following desired characteristics have been identified:
• Innovative leader who has a proven record of a minimum of three years of leadership and management in Deaf Education.
• Understands evidence-based practices for supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students with varied instructional and support needs.
• An effective communicator with the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with all stakeholders in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English. The individual must attain fluency in ASL within three years of appointment and maintain that level throughout employment to ensure effective communication. This position requires a proficiency level of 5 (Superior) on KSD’s internal ASL Diagnostic Assessment. Candidates who can provide documentation of a Superior rating on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI} or a score of 4+/5 on the ASL Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) will be considered to have met this requirement.
• Possesses a working knowledge of the importance of bilingual education and deaf culture.
• Doctorate degree or Educational Specialist with emphasis in Education Administration is preferred.
• Valid Kansas Superintendent (District Level) License or obtain within three years of appointment.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for the superintendent of the Kansas School for the Deaf, please include:
• A letter outlining personal qualifications, experiences and reasons for interest in the position.
• A current resume.
• Reference letters, certificates and licenses, and academic transcripts from colleges/universities indicating degree(s).
Submit all documents to:
Wendy Fritz, Director
Human Resources
Kansas State Department of Education
900 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 102
Topeka, KS 66612-1212
Phone: (785) 296-5363
Email: wendy.fritz@ksde.gov
