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Superintendent Search

Williamson County Schools

Superintendent of Schools | Williamson County, Tennessee

Learn about the district, the superintendent search, and opportunities for the community to help shape the Leadership Profile.

Application Status

Applications are not yet open.

Applications are not yet open. The anticipated deadline is January 22, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time; this tentative date will be confirmed when the application opens.

About the Opportunity

Lead a high-achieving Tennessee school district.

Williamson County Schools, located in Franklin, Tennessee, seeks an innovative, student-centered, and experienced educational leader to serve as its next Superintendent of Schools. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of Tennessee’s highest-performing school districts and to help shape the next chapter for approximately 41,000 students.

Williamson County Schools serves students in Pre-K through Grade 12 across 52 schools, including 29 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 11 high schools, and one K-8 school. The district is widely recognized for strong academic achievement, exceptional arts and athletics, and a community that holds high expectations for its schools.

Located in Middle Tennessee, Williamson County includes vibrant communities such as Franklin, Brentwood, Fairview, Nolensville, Thompson’s Station, Spring Hill, College Grove, and surrounding areas. The district benefits from engaged families, dedicated educators, strong community partnerships, and close proximity to the greater Nashville region.

The next superintendent will be expected to honor the district’s tradition of excellence while leading with vision, integrity, transparency, and a deep commitment to students, staff, families, and the broader Williamson County community.

Leadership Profile

Leadership Profile is not yet available.

Zeal will use feedback from students, families, staff, and the Williamson County community to develop a profile of the qualities sought in the next superintendent.

The Leadership Profile will be shared here once it is finalized.

Leadership Profile Coming Soon

Key Dates

Anticipated Search Schedule

November 2, 2026ThoughtExchange opens
November 9–12, 2026Stakeholder engagement meetings
November 13, 2026ThoughtExchange closes; stakeholder engagement concludes
December 7, 2026Leadership Profile presented to the Board at a special called meeting, 6:30 p.m.
January 22, 2027Anticipated application deadline, 11:59 p.m. Central Time
March 1, 2027Candidate slate presented following the Board work session via Zoom
March 6, 2027Board interview orientation and virtual semifinalist interviews
April 2, 2027Due diligence and background checks completed
April 10, 2027Finalist interviews
April 19, 2027Preferred candidate selected at Board meeting
April 20 – May 7, 2027Contract negotiations
Early May 2027, if neededFinalist engagement activities
May 17, 2027Appointment meeting and public announcement
After May 17, 2027Entry Plan development

All dates are tentative and subject to change. Community engagement dates are also published by Williamson County Schools.

Williamson County Superintendent Search

Submit your application

Applications are not yet open. The form, packet requirements, and upload instructions will be posted when applications open. The tentative application deadline is January 22, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

1. Application form

Form coming soon

The Williamson County application form will be available when applications open.

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2. Application packet

Instructions coming soon

District-specific packet requirements and submission details will be posted before the application opens.

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Final step

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Applications cannot be submitted until the search opens.

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Confidentiality

A professional and discreet process

Candidate inquiries will be handled with professionalism and discretion, subject to applicable Tennessee law and the district's search process.

Please direct questions about the search to Zeal Education Group rather than individual Board members.

Contact Information

Zeal Education Group Search Team

Meet the Zeal team supporting the Williamson County superintendent search.

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About Zeal Education Group

Zeal Education Group is a national consulting firm committed to partnering with schools and districts to solve their most complex challenges. Its team of superintendents and education-industry thought leaders brings expertise across critical areas of education and delivers innovative solutions designed to drive meaningful change.