Description
Successor Superintendents
Mercer County Technical Schools and Mercer County Special Services School District
The Boards of Education of the Mercer County Technical Schools (MCTS) and Mercer County Special Services School District (MCSSSD) are conducting searches for visionary, collaborative educational leaders to serve as successor superintendents beginning July 1, 2027.
Both districts seek accomplished leaders who will build trust, foster transparent communication and strengthen partnerships with their Boards of Education, staff, students, families, sending school districts, county partners and the broader community.
Mercer County Technical Schools
MCTS serves students from all nine Mercer County K–12 school districts, providing hands-on shared-time career and technical education programs, full-time specialized academies and postsecondary options across two campuses.
The district’s mission is to produce a community of inspired, compassionate leaders who are knowledgeable, skilled and prepared for success in an ever-changing technological world. MCTS is recognized for its dedicated faculty, strong community and business partnerships, state-of-the-art programs and culture of personal attention for individual learners.
Full-time and dual-enrollment opportunities include the Culinary Arts Academy, Health Science Academy and STEM Academy, each aligned with nationally recognized career clusters. Students can earn industry credentials, participate in career and technical student organizations, and pursue apprenticeships, internships and employment opportunities through strong employer relationships.
The successful candidate will:
Bring strong technical and vocational program knowledge, with extensive CTE experience highly preferred.
Establish a unified district vision and strategic plan through visionary and situational leadership.
Demonstrate a record of building trust through transparent communication and shared decision-making.
Collaborate effectively with the Board of Education, staff, sending districts, postsecondary institutions, county partners and industry partners.
Manage fiscal, facility and human resources creatively and effectively, including program expansion, staffing and operational alignment.
Advance equitable access and opportunity for students across all nine sending districts.
The anticipated salary range is 210,000–230,000, subject to qualifications, experience and contract negotiations.
Applications will be accepted through January 28, 2027.
Mercer County Special Services School District
Located in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, on the Mercer County Community College West Windsor campus, MCSSSD serves students with significant disabilities from preschool through high school across three school campuses.
Established in November 1977 through collaboration among the Mercer County Administration, Board of County Commissioners, parent organizations, Mercer County Office of Education and local public school districts, MCSSSD serves as a catalyst for innovative, integrated programs and services.
The district provides specialized instructional, vocational and therapeutic programs tailored to each student’s needs, interests and capabilities. Its programs serve students with multiple disabilities, autism and emotional disabilities at the preschool, elementary and secondary levels. MCSSSD also offers initiatives supporting infants, adult graduates, families and partner agencies.
The district’s educational, therapeutic and support programs are highly regarded throughout the region. Through collaboration with staff, families, sending districts, community organizations and partner jurisdictions, MCSSSD equips students with the skills they need to thrive in their environments.
The successful candidate will:
Demonstrate substantial experience and success in special education leadership.
Provide visionary, student-centered leadership for specialized educational, vocational and therapeutic programs.
Build trust through transparent communication and collaborative decision-making.
Work effectively with the Board of Education, staff, parents and families, sending school districts, county partners and community agencies.
Strengthen innovative, integrated programs that respond to students’ individual needs.
Possess, or be immediately eligible to obtain, a New Jersey School Administrator Certificate.
The anticipated salary range is 215,000–228,000, subject to qualifications, experience and contract negotiations.
Detailed leadership characteristics and qualifications will be posted on the district website in mid-November 2026.
Applications will be accepted through January 15, 2027.
Apply at https://hyasearch.com/findajob/
