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Superintendent
Oklahoma State School Boards Association
Location : Oklahoma City, OK, 73102
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
Administration
Superintendent
Oklahoma State School Boards Association
Oklahoma City , OK
United States
Putnam City (OK) Public Schoolsis seeking a superintendent to build upon the district’s century-long legacy of excellence, leadership and community pride. The district serves approximately 19,000 students across 18 elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools and one academy. The district employs 1,670 certified and 1,131 support staff members with a $290 million budget.
As Oklahoma’s first consolidated school district, Putnam City blends tradition and innovation to create a learning environment where students, staff and families thrive. The district’s mission is to provide a transformative experience that ignites a passion for learning, sparks imagination and empowers students to achieve personal success and enrich the community.
Putnam City offers a wide range of academic, fine arts and athletic opportunities designed to help every student find their path to success. Highlights include:
- Recognition for Success:Putnam City ranked 26 th of the Top 35 Oklahoma Workplaces by Forbes Magazine in 2025, and it was the only school district listed of all public, private, and charter schools
- Academic Excellence:Putnam City has a districtwide focus on literacy and student success, including a comprehensive five-year literacy plan. Kindergarten reading proficiency has grown by 11% over two years and STAR literacy scores have increased across all elementary grades.
- Fine Arts Leadership:The district is among the top 2% of Oklahoma districts in fine arts offerings with teachers and administrators serving on state and local arts boards.
- Athletic Achievement:The district has earned eight total state championships since Class 6A was formed, including the 2024 and 2025 Girls Basketball State Championships.
- Innovation & Opportunity:Putnam City is home to Oklahoma’s only public-school Aviation Academy located on a working airport. The district has also created an Innovation Campus with new athletic training facilities and resources.
Putnam City is a district with both heart and vision — large enough to offer exceptional opportunities and small enough to maintain genuine connection and community spirit. A leader who values collaboration, culture and student-centered practices will find a district ready to “Go Boldly” into its next chapter.
The Putnam City Board of Education has partnered with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association to assist with the superintendent search. To learn more, please visitwww.ossba.org/putnam-city-superintendent-search
Applications will be accepted throughDecember 4, 2025.
The Putnam City Board of Education has partnered with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association to assist with the superintendent search. To learn more, please visit www.ossba.org/putnam-city-superintendent-search.
Putnam City Superintendent Search
Dr. Stephanie Hyder
stephanieh@ossba.org
Freqently Asked Questions
In Oklahoma, superintendents often benefit from certifications like the Oklahoma Professional Education Leadership license. Such credentials showcase expertise in educational administration and compliance with state standards, boosting leadership credibility within school districts like Putnam City.
Superintendent positions in Oklahoma City blend academic vision with operational oversight. Candidates are expected to drive student success while managing large budgets and staff, balancing instructional leadership with efficient district-wide operations.
Experienced superintendents can transition into state education agencies, policy advisory roles, or executive positions within educational organizations, leveraging district leadership experience to influence broader educational reforms and initiatives.
Oklahoma City offers moderate competition for superintendent roles, with fewer candidates than larger metros but a high demand for skilled leaders who can navigate both tradition and innovation in public education.
The OSSBA superintendent search emphasizes collaborative leadership aligned with community values, focusing on blending Putnam City's historic strengths with innovative educational programs—an approach tailored for Oklahoma’s unique educational landscape.
Yes, OSSBA offers comprehensive assistance including candidate screening, community engagement facilitation, and strategic guidance, ensuring a thorough and transparent superintendent recruitment aligned with district goals.
Superintendents in Oklahoma City typically earn between $120,000 and $160,000 annually, reflecting local cost of living and district size, which is generally lower than national urban averages but competitive within the region’s public education sector.
Superintendents in Oklahoma City navigate community engagement, resource allocation for large student populations, and integration of unique programs like aviation academies, requiring adaptability to both urban challenges and innovative educational opportunities.
Managing a district with specialized programs demands that superintendents balance standard academic leadership with support for niche educational offerings, ensuring equitable resource distribution and fostering excellence across varied student interests.
Candidates exhibiting collaborative vision, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to student-centered innovation are highly sought after, reflecting OSSBA’s focus on leaders who can honor tradition while steering districts toward future success.
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