South Carolina Superintendent of Education
| Superintendent of Education of South Carolina | |
|---|---|
| Seat | Columbia |
| Appointer | Elected at-large |
| Term length | Four years, no term limit |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of South Carolina |
| Inaugural holder | Justus K. Jillson |
| Formation | June 7, 1868 |
| Salary | $214,000 |
The South Carolina superintendent of education is the executive of the South Carolina Department of Education. The superintendent is responsible for overseeing the 1.5 billion dollar budget of the department and ensuring that schools and schools districts are abiding by federal and state laws as well as the requirements established by the department. The superintendent is elected at-large and serves a term of four years. The position has no term limits. The current superintendent of education is Ellen Weaver, a Republican, who was elected in 2022 upon the retirement of Molly Spearman.