About this role
The Newark City Board of Education is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Interim Superintendent. The district desires an educational leader with a commitment to continuing excellence for all students. Experienced Superintendent desired. The Licking Regional Educational Service Center is assisting the Board in its search.
District Profile
The Newark City School District serves approximately 5,800 students in 13 buildings – one preschool, seven elementary schools (Grades K-5), three middle schools (Grades 6-8), one high school (Grades 9-12), one alternative academy (9-12) and a digital academy (Grades 6-12). Located 30 miles east of Columbus, the Newark City Schools is the largest district in Licking County.
Timeline
District: Newark City School District, Newark, Ohio
Position: Interim Superintendent
Date of Posting: October 30, 2026
Application Deadline: November 8, 2026 (no late applications accepted)
Start Date: January 1, 2027
End Date: Fluid depending on the start date of the new Superintendent
Note: Applicants must be available to meet with members of the Board within two weeks from the application deadline.
To Apply
Send Cover Letter, Resume, Reference Letters (3), Salary Requirements, Current Ohio Superintendent License, Copies of Transcripts and Credentials to:
Mr. Dale Lewellen, Superintendent
Licking Regional Educational Service Center
145 North Quentin Road
Newark, OH 43055 [email protected]
Please direct questions related to the application process or position to Dale Lewellen, LRESC Superintendent via email at [email protected].
To learn more about the district, visit the Newark City School District Website:
https://www.newarkcityschools.org/