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The Board of Trustees of the Adelanto Elementary School District seeks an exceptional and collegial leader. The Board has the expectation of a long-term appointment with a leader who can maintain and build on the District’s strengths and potential as their next
Adelanto Elementary School District is a TK-8 district that has been enriching the city of Adelanto and parts of Victorville with quality education since 1941. The District is nestled in Southern California’s high desert and boasts stunning desert vistas and mountain panoramas. Currently, the District educates approximately 7,180 students across 14 schools, which include nine TK-5 elementary schools, two K-8 schools, three middle schools for grades 6-8, a virtual academy offering an Independent Study program for grades K-8 and an opportunity HOPE program for grades 5-8.
Reflecting the vibrant diversity of its community, the District’s student demographics reveal a rich tapestry of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. With 17% English Learners, 2.7% Foster Youth, 5.4% Homeless, 13.6% students with disabilities, and a significant 72.0 % of students being socioeconomically disadvantaged, the district’s commitment to inclusive education is paramount. The student population comprises 18.5% African American, 68% Hispanic, and a mixture of other ethnicities, creating a dynamic learning environment. AESD’s unique educational programs, such as AVID, STEAM, VAPA, DLI, and CTE (i.e., eSports, Robotics, Cadet Corps), cater to diverse learner needs, offering CTE-aligned courses and Honors classes in middle schools. The district’s professional learning is centered around a Strategic Achievement Plan that focuses on Mathematics, Multilingual Learners and Essential Elements of Effective Instruction, underpinning the determination to provide innovative educational options. The District’s budget is approximately $145,000,000.
The District’s mission is to strive to be a leading example of educational excellence, where safe, inclusive, and engaging communities empower students to realize their full potential. The vision includes a culture of innovation, meaningful connections, and enriched learning experiences to equip students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a diverse world.
Board members, parents, certificated and classified staff, students, and community members participated in a process to identify the strengths and needs/critical challenges of the Adelanto Elementary School District, and the characteristics desired in their new Superintendent. The process was organized and facilitated by members of The Cosca Group. Stakeholders participated through in-person focus groups. The Board of Trustees prioritized the results of the input as follows:
Mr. Joel Shapiro and Dr. Fal Asrani of The Cosca Group (TCG) have been retained by the Adelanto Elementary School District Board of Trustees for the search, recruitment, screening, and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools.
Interested applicants must submit all of the following to be received by The Cosca Group on or before December 11, 2026.
During the screening process, reference checks will be made with those familiar with candidates’ professional performance. Board members may visit the district and community of the final candidate.
Download, complete, and send application and related information materials electronically to:
jshapiro516@gmail.com and to asranifal@gmail.com
Application materials should be sent as a PDF file.
All materials must be received by 5:00 pm on December 11, 2026.
The successful candidate will be offered a multi-year contract with a competitive and negotiable salary based on qualifications and experience.
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