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Grundmeyer Leader Services National Consultant

JobID: 370

Position Type:
  Administration


Date Posted:
  10/22/2022


Location:
  Huxley


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Grundmeyer Leader Services is seeking national consultants to lead search work.  The mission of the search firm is to "Transform education one leader at a time."  The work includes:
• Presentations to the school board
• Recruiting qualified candidates
• Monthy team meetings
• Leading interviews
• Sorting and presenting candidates
• Communication with potential candidates
• Work sessions with board teams
• Negociating contracts
• Drafting press releases
• Marketing search services
The search firm is expanding to other states based on new consultants and the opportunities for expansion.  Consultants are paid based on the percent of the work they do to complete a search.  See more about the search firm at www.grundmeyerleadersearch.com or reach out to Dr. Trent Grundmeyer directly with questions about the work or application process.

Dr. Trent Grundmeyer
Grundmeyer Leader Services
Email:  tgrundmeyer@gmail.com
Phone:  (515) 205-9987
Twitter:  @GrundmeyerLeadS
 
 





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Clarke School Business Manager

JobID: 484

Position Type:
  Administration/Business Manager


Date Posted:
  4/6/2024


Location:
  Osceola


Date Available:
  07/01/2024


Closing Date:
  05/18/2024


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Business Manager/Board Secretary

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Possess or ability to qualify for School Business Official authorization.
2. Successful experience as an Iowa Public School Business Official or similar field.
3. Undergraduate degree in finance, business, accounting, or related area.
4. Basic criteria include a minimum of an associate’s degree in business or accounting or 60 semester hours of coursework in business or accounting of which 9 semester hours must be in accounting.
5. Applicants must have successfully completed an Iowa division of criminal investigation and national criminal history background check.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills.
7. Interpersonal skills that exhibit friendliness, tact, patience and courtesy.
8. Ability to work independently, in a team environment and willingness to work outside of normal business hours with accuracy and with attention to detail.
9. Capacity to represent the District in a professional manner, which includes but not limited to confidentiality, collegiality, and the ability to obtain and utilize additional training if necessary.
10. Working knowledge of Microsoft office package, Google products, school finance and Software Unlimited school accounting software.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools and Board of Education.

SUPERVISES: None.

POSITION GOAL: The responsibility of the Business Manager/Board Secretary to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Board, account for all district finances, assist the Superintendent in the budgeting process, and maintains accurate record of board business.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepare certified and operating budgets in a timely manner.
2. Prepare enrollment projections, long range plans, assist the superintendent in projecting staff requirements and projections pertinent to the financial needs of the district.
3. Prepare multi-year projections of revenues and expenditures.
4. Oversee implementation of grants and categorical funded projects.
5. Ensure compliance with bond and debt related issues.
6. Provide regular counsel and advice to the board and program administrators on fiscal and operational areas.
7. Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate strategies to enhance cash position and ensure appropriate investment of district funds as prescribed by Iowa Code and District policies.
8. Direct and implement an effective system of internal financial controls.
9. Oversee the maintenance of finance and business related records, reports and district files and day-to-day operations as determined by district policy and state laws.
10. Ensure district compliance with pertinent state and federal regulatory programs.
11. Communicate district budget and operational status to the community as needed.
12. Ensure accounting procedures meet state requirements for all accounts.
13. Prepare monthly reports for the Board and program administrators highlighting variances in revenues and expenditures for every fund.
14. Investigate operations through appreciate internal audit procedures.
15. Complete, monitor and report activities applicable to state and federally funded programs.
16. Maintain liaison with appropriate county and state officials as related to the fiscal operations of the district.
17. Arrange and coordinate preparation of documents for the annual financial audit.
18. Implement audit suggestions regarding corrections, adjustment, internal controls and segregation of duties in the business office.
19. Manage the district insurance program related to property, worker compensation, liability, district-owned vehicles and employee health benefit programs.
20. Operate within the policies of and implement regulations developed by the District.
21. Establish annual personal and professional development goals focused upon effective leadership characteristics and specific job performance target areas.
22. Participate in workshops, conferences and/or other activities designed to maintain knowledge and skills for effective management and to stay current on school finance and related issues.
23. Develop proposed policies relating to financial management for Board consideration.
24. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.
25. Attend all meetings of the Board.
26. Publish all legal notices concerning district business, minutes, bills and salaries on a timely basis.
27. Keep full and accurate minutes of all meetings of the Board and keep written and recorded minutes of all closed sessions of the Board.
28. Assist in the preparation of agenda setting forth all known items of business to be considered at Board meetings.
29. Notify insurance company of any vehicles acquired or sold and make application for title.
30. Preserve all legal documents of the school district.
31. Prepare bid specifications and issue bid calls when authorized.
32. Files bonds and ensures the level of coverage is adequate.
33. Informs appropriate authorities of the names, addresses, and changes of board officers.
34. Deliver school election nomination papers to county auditor and workers for election polls.
35. Keep records on all regular and special elections.
36. Check all purchase orders and code accordingly.
37. Complete all monthly and annual financial reports for the board including the CAR (Certified Annual Report), the special education supplement and transportation report.
38. Maintain accounting system and utilize account practices that comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
39. Forecast a line item budget; prepare annual budget, publish annual budget, and submit annual budget file to auditor.
40. Invest excess funds as authorized by the Board of Education.
41. Keep records and make payments on bonds and interest the district owes on school buildings.
42. Manages and navigates the school accounting software.
43. Ensures district policies are not in conflict with the law.
44. Adheres to board policies, district procedures, contractual obligations and the concept of Spending Authority.
45. Inputs financial date through the Iowa Education Portal and other reporting websites.
46. Operate computers, calculators, copiers, postage and fax machines.
47. Aligns line item budget with certified budget.
47. To assume such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent and the Board of Education.

Iowa School Business Official Standards
281-81.7(256) School business official knowledge and skills standards and criteria.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve months per year contract. Salary and benefits are to be determined by the Board based on experience.

EVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated at least annually by the Superintendent.




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West Burlington School Business Manager and Board Secretary

JobID: 498

Position Type:
  Administration/Business Manager


Date Posted:
  5/30/2024


Location:
  West Burlington


Date Available:
  08/01/2024


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Business Manager and Board Secretary

Position Purpose
Under the general Supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to manage the Business Services functions of the district  including budget and finance, purchasing, transportation, food services, safety and risk management, and related areas.

Essential Functions
 
• Supervises the fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board polices, rules and regulations, and applicable laws.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the financial position of the school district in order to ensure that the school district is able to maintain its operations and remain within fiscal year budgets.
• Assists the Superintendent in preparing annual budget requests for school district operations to maintain and improve educational opportunities and all necessary support and operations.
• Prepares monthly operating statements, quarterly reports, and other information or documents as requested.
• Secures an annual audit of the school district's finances.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all financial records as required by law.
• Oversee all school district purchasing, banking activities, payroll and employee benefits programs.
• Establish, monitor and manage all safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices for the purpose of ensure a safe environment for employees and students in their use of school facilities and transportation, and to comply with legal requirements (e.g., OSHA and Workers' Compensation).
• Maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect school district property and potential liabilities.
• Oversee the school district's transportation programs, including bus routes, schedules and contracts to ensure that the school district has an adequate and cost-effective student transportation system.
• Manage the food service operation and related operations.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Assist the Superintendent in making recommendations regarding salaries and benefits for all school district employees.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits and the payroll function.
• Represent the school district as necessary in off-site meetings, associations, etc.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.                
                Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of best practices in accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze situations to define and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding school district finance, transportation, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments.
                Note:    Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile
Certification/License:
• [State] State Certification as required for position.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
 
 
Education
Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration.

Experience
Successful Supervisory experience preferred.
 
FLSA Status:       Exempt





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Harris-Lake Park Business Manager

JobID: 509

Position Type:
  Administration/Business Manager


Date Posted:
  9/22/2024


Location:
  Lake Park


Date Available:
  01/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/05/2025


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Business Manager

Position Purpose
Under the general Supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to manage the Business Services functions of the district  including budget and finance, purchasing, transportation, food services, safety and risk management, and related areas.

Essential Functions
 
• Supervises the fiscal operations of the school district using standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures in accordance with Board polices, rules and regulations, and applicable laws.
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the financial position of the school district in order to ensure that the school district is able to maintain its operations and remain within fiscal year budgets.
• Assists the Superintendent in preparing annual budget requests for school district operations to maintain and improve educational opportunities and all necessary support and operations.
• Prepares monthly operating statements, quarterly reports, and other information or documents as requested.
• Secures an annual audit of the school district's finances.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all financial records as required by law.
• Oversee all school district purchasing, banking activities, payroll and employee benefits programs.
• Establish, monitor and manage all safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices for the purpose of ensure a safe environment for employees and students in their use of school facilities and transportation, and to comply with legal requirements (e.g., OSHA and Workers' Compensation).
• Maintain appropriate levels of insurance to protect school district property and potential liabilities.
• Oversee the school district's transportation programs, including bus routes, schedules and contracts to ensure that the school district has an adequate and cost-effective student transportation system.
• Manage the food service operation and related operations.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Assist the Superintendent in making recommendations regarding salaries and benefits for all school district employees.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits and the payroll function.
• Represent the school district as necessary in off-site meetings, associations, etc.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.                
                Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of best practices in accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze situations to define and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding school district finance, transportation, safety and health, and other areas under responsibility.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments.
Education
Iowa School Business Manager Authorization (or plan to obtain authorization)

Experience
Successful Supervisory experience preferred.
Understanding of Iowa school finance.
 
FLSA Status:       Exempt





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West Lyon Elementary School Principal

JobID: 526

Position Type:
  Administration/Elementary School Principal


Date Posted:
  12/13/2024


Location:
  Inwood


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/19/2025


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Elementary School Principal

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of an Elementary School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.
To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development.
 
Essential Functions
 
• Develops and administers school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required by law.
• Coordinates the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Coordinates with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
• Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers for continuing development of instructional techniques.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
• Organizes and manages the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
                Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Work Schedule
Standard administrator work schedule as set forth in the Administrative Unit Contract.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
                Note:    Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work 
Certification/License:
• [State]  State Certification as required for positions.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Education
• Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
• Sixth year, doctorate, or other planned program in related field preferred.
Experience
• A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience at the elementary level, preferably in more than one grade level.
• Successful administrative experience at the elementary school level preferred.
FLSA Status:       Exempt 




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Rock Valley Elementary School Principal

JobID: 528

Position Type:
  Administration/Elementary School Principal


Date Posted:
  12/13/2024


Location:
  Rock Valley


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/19/2025


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Elementary School Principal

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of an Elementary School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.
To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development.
 
Essential Functions
 
• Develops and administers school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required by law.
• Coordinates the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Coordinates with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
• Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers for continuing development of instructional techniques.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
• Organizes and manages the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
                Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Work Schedule
Standard administrator work schedule as set forth in the Administrative Unit Contract.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
                Note:    Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work 
Certification/License:
• [State]  State Certification as required for positions.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Education
• Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
• Sixth year, doctorate, or other planned program in related field preferred.
Experience
• A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience at the elementary level, preferably in more than one grade level.
• Successful administrative experience at the elementary school level preferred.
FLSA Status:       Exempt 




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Clarke High School Principal

JobID: 537

Position Type:
  Administration/High School Principal


Date Posted:
  12/23/2024


Location:
  Osceola


Date Available:
  12/23/2024


Closing Date:
  01/26/2025


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High School Principal
 
Qualifications: Must possess the qualifications and certification set by the code of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education.  Must have at least two years of previous Administrator experience.
 
Reports To: Superintendent
 
Position Goal: To support students and staff in grades 9-12 in maximizing student’s educational opportunities and achieving the fullest benefits from the school’s academic and non-academic programs, services, and offerings.
 
Supervises: All academic and support personnel employed and the students in the building assigned to the High School Principal.
 
Job Summary: To provide leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills that will promote the educational development of each student.
 
Job Responsibilities:
1. Is responsible for the building and grounds of the assigned attendance center.
2. Sets priorities for improving student achievement and administers the standardized testing program(s) for grades 9-12.
3. Articulates and promotes high expectations for teaching and student learning.
4. Aligns the educational programs, plans, and actions to the district’s vision and goals for student learning.
5. Creates symbols, ceremonies, and activities that support the vision and mission of the district.
6. Develop communication strategies to inform stakeholders of progress towards the vision and mission of the district.
7. Provides leadership for assessing, developing, and improving school climate and culture.
8. Provides leadership, encouragement, opportunities, and structure for all staff to continually design more effective teaching and learning experiences for all students.
9. Evaluates staff and provides direction for improving instruction.
10. Develops and supports staff professional development to improve student learning.
11. Demonstrates awareness of professional issues and developments in education.
12. Develop and revise, as needed, their professional development plan for continued improved performance with the superintendent.
13. Operational procedures are designed and managed to maximize opportunities for successful learning.  Specifically, the High School principal will create the master teaching schedule and the individual student schedules for grades 9-12.
14. Effectively manages board policies and procedures for the 9-12 students and staff.
15. Demonstrates effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders in the operation of the school.
16. Address problems promptly, specifically discipline issues for grades 9-12.
17. Serves as a Harassment Officer, Child Abuse Investigator, Equity Coordinator, or Title IX Coordinator for the secondary building as determined by the district.
18. Shares responsibility for completing the Iowa State reporting.
19. Engages the community to create shared responsibility for student and school success.
20. Promotes and supports parent/student/community involvement in the school.
21. Shares leadership and decision-making.
22. Connect students and families to the health, human, and social services they need so they can stay focused on learning.
23. Demonstrates ethical, trustworthy, and professional behavior.
24. Demonstrates values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher performance levels.
25. Treats people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect.
26. Applies policies and procedures fairly and equitably.
27. Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity in the school community.
28. Serves as an effective spokesperson for the welfare of all Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) members.
29. Promotes respect for diversity in the school and community environment.
30. Engages in dialogue with other decision-makers to improve teaching and learning.
31. Communicates clearly to the community about building/district issues and performances.
32. Provides leadership by assisting in developing mutual expectations and procedures for working together and formulating district policies as a team player.
33. Knows and supports the building/district school improvement plan and accurately interprets and reports progress on goals.
34. To assume such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:           240-day contract (July 1 – June 30).  Salary to be established by the Board, benefits covered in the 300 section of Board policy.
 
EVALUATION:                     Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy for the Evaluation of Administrative Personnel and conducted by the Superintendent.
 





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Spencer Middle School Principal

JobID: 531

Position Type:
  Administration/Middle School Principal


Date Posted:
  12/14/2024


Location:
  Spencer


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/26/2025


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Middle School Principal

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a Middle School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development.

Essential Functions
• Develops and administers school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required by law.
• Coordinates the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Coordinates with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
• Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers for continuing development of instructional techniques.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
• Organizes and manages the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.                
                Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of Middle school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
                Note:    Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile
Certification/License:
• State Certification as required for position.
• Teaching Certification in related area (i.e., Middle School or subject area and grade level).
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
Education
• Bachelor's and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
• Sixth year, doctorate, or other planned program in related field preferred.
Experience
• Extensive successful teaching experience at the Middle School level, and preferably in more than one subject area or grade level.
• Successful administrative experience at the Middle School level preferred.
FLSA Status:       Exempt





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West Hancock Superintendent

JobID: 532

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  12/17/2024


Location:
  Britt


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/26/2025


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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Estherville Lincoln Center Superintendent

JobID: 533

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  12/17/2024


Location:
  Estherville


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/26/2025


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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Clear Lake Superintendent

JobID: 534

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  12/18/2024


Location:
  Clear Lake


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/26/2025


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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Alburnett Superintendent

JobID: 535

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  12/19/2024


Location:
  Alburnett


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/26/2025


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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School of the Osage Superintendent

JobID: 536

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  12/20/2024


Location:
  Osage Beach


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/26/2025


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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Pekin Superintendent

JobID: 529

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  12/14/2024


Location:
  Packwood


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/19/2025


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Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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Highland and WACO Shared Superintendent

JobID: 530

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  12/14/2024


Location:
  Riverside


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/12/2025


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Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Superintendent

JobID: 250

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  10/30/2019


Location:
  Clarion


Date Available:
  07/01/2020


Closing Date:
  01/05/2020


  Additional Information:  Show/Hide
Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Specialist preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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Anamosa Superintendent

JobID: 334

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  1/26/2022


Location:
  Anamosa


Date Available:
  07/01/2022


Closing Date:
  02/27/2022


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Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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Interim Superintendent Interest

JobID: 353

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  4/12/2022


Location:
  Des Moines


  General application for interim superintendent opportunities.




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Interim Superintendent General Application

JobID: 354

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  4/12/2022


Location:
  Des Moines


  Description:
  General application for interim superintendent opportunities.




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South Hardin and Hubbard-Radcliffe Shared Superintendent

JobID: 514

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  10/15/2024


Location:
  Eldora


Date Available:
  07/01/2024


Closing Date:
  01/04/2025


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Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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Central Springs Superintendent

JobID: 515

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  10/22/2024


Location:
  Manly


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/05/2025


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Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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New Hampton and Turkey Valley Shared Superintendent

JobID: 517

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  10/29/2024


Location:
  New Hampton


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/05/2025


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Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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Hoehne Superintendent

JobID: 519

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  10/30/2024


Location:
  Hoehne


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/05/2025


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Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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Pocahontas Superintendent

JobID: 522

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  11/5/2024


Location:
  Pocahontas


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/05/2025


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Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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Essex and Hamburg Shared Superintendent

JobID: 523

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  11/15/2024


Location:
  Essex


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/05/2025


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Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds with to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies of implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and established procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thought and practices by advances study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functins for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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Columbia Superintendent

JobID: 524

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  12/9/2024


Location:
  Columbia


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/05/2025


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PURPOSE
Columbia Public Schools provides an excellent education for all students. We seek a Superintendent who serves as the chief executive officer for the operation and control of all schools, agencies and activities under the jurisdiction of the Columbia Board of Education.  This individual should believe in the following compelling purpose: Every child will graduate college-, career-, and life-ready. To accomplish this, candidates for this position must believe in high-level collaboration and shared leadership, and they must have a history of leading with empathy, compassion, and a growth mindset.
 
This is a great opportunity for a visionary and collaborative leader to join a team of professionals who provide the best education for all students. The Superintendent for Columbia Public Schools will provide leadership, administrative support, and program guidance for all educational programs, pre-k - 12 and career education. 
 
CPS EQUITY STATEMENT
Columbia Public Schools, through action and in partnership with families and the community, will uphold the values, policies, and practices that promote cultural competence.  We will accept, embrace, and empower students and staff in their individual identities to establish and sustain human dignity, justice, equitable treatment, and inclusiveness in the classroom and workplace.
Adopted by the Board of Education on October 12, 2020
 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
 
In collaboration with administrators, principals and educators, the assistant superintendents, administrators, teachers, staff, students, community stakeholders, partners in education and the Board of Education, this position will provide strategic leadership to inspire, achieve and maintain a shared mission and vision for learning.
• Develop goals, objectives, and priorities for all education programs that support district-wide goals and initiatives.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish programs and activities that support the district and school vision, mission, values, and goals.
• Work with stakeholders to develop long-range goals through a comprehensive school improvement plan.
• Develop, support and collaboratively work with the Columbia School Board, administrators, partners and advisory groups.
• Continue the commitment and work towards inclusive and equitable educational access
• Maintain positive community and parent relations which promote active engagement and personal investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Serve as the liaison and partner between the school district and the news media for district issues.
• Provide district-wide leadership to ensure quality educational/instructional programs dedicated to improving performance and enabling children to meet their personal, academic, career, and life-ready goals.
• Provide leadership and support to the building administrators to ensure instructional leadership is effective throughout the district.
• Continue to evaluate and monitor the goals and performance measure of initiatives implemented and make determinations about future directions.
Recruit, attract, develop, and retain highly qualified staff to carry out the district's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Ensure a positive, collaborative and educational environment dedicated to student success, inclusivity and effective performance of all school personnel.
• Conduct annual performance-based evaluations of direct reports. Ensure effective employee development and feedback, motivation, conflict resolution, and a culture dedicated to deep learning and improvement of professional practice.
• Provide supervision and leadership to cabinet level personnel and various other direct reports on the daily operations of the district.
Effectively manage school resources including operations and financial.
• Work directly with the CFO and keep the board and public up to date on long-range and five-year plan.
• Oversee compliance with district policies, DESE reporting requirements and legal regulations.
• Work with CFO to manage and monitor budgets. 
• Collaborate with the Board of Education and the CFO and long-range planning regarding bond and levy discussions and promotions.
Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.
 
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS
 
All employees of the district are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and always demonstrate the values of the district. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit http://www.cpsk12.org.
 
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
 
Reports To:      The Columbia Board of Education
Supervises:      Chief Academics Officer, Chief Schools Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Equity Officer, Chief Communications Officer, Safety and Security Director, Secretary to the Superintendent
 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
Minimum:   Educational Specialist Degree; possess or be eligible for a Superintendent’s Certificate; a minimum of three years’ successful district leadership experience. 
 
Preferred:    Doctorate Degree in Education and Administration.  
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
ADA REQUIREMENTS
 
Language: Present information to teachers, staff, other administrators, and boards. Respond to common questions and concerns. Interview students, staff, and teachers. Read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, memoranda, policies, administrative procedures, and statutes. Write business correspondence, including staff memoranda and newsletter articles. Keep information confidential when required by law, policy, or the nature of a particular situation.
 
Computation: Work with mathematical concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, and analyze data for instruction. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Perform computer word processing (including spreadsheets) and internet research. Access and create reports using the district’s student information software and databases.
 
Reasoning: Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Solve a variety of problems in many different situations. Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement.
 
Technology: Integrate technology into daily instruction; present information to students using a variety of media. Access and create reports using the district’s student information software and databases.  Readily utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district. Adheres to all District policies and procedures regarding technology use.
 
Physical demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis, and considerable dexterity in operating office equipment. Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position including attend Board meetings, student activities and events. Weekends or evening hours is common.
 
Environmental conditions: The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment; however, they will occasionally be outside in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees. The individual who holds this position is frequently required to work irregular or extended hours.
 
Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions. 
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
 




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Davis County and Moulton-Udell Shared Superintendent

JobID: 525

Position Type:
  Administration/Superintendent


Date Posted:
  12/9/2024


Location:
  Bloomfield


Date Available:
  07/01/2025


Closing Date:
  01/12/2025


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Position Purpose
To inspire, lead, guide and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of excellence in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services, so that each individual student enrolled in the school district will be provided with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
 
To oversee and administer the use of all school district facilities, property, and funds to ensure that those resources are utilized in an appropriate manner.
 
Essential Functions
•         Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the school district, administering the development and maintenance of a positive educational program designed to foster student achievement and meet the needs of the school community in conformance with Board policies and applicable law.
•         Advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies and ensures that all policies are implemented and followed.
•         Prepares and submits to the Board recommendations relative to all matters requiring Board action, placing before the Board such necessary and helpful facts, information and reports needed to enable the Board to make informed decisions.
•         Handles emergency situations as necessary on any matter that requires immediate action or that is not covered by Board policies or school district procedures.
•         Attends and participates in all meetings of the Board and its committees, except executive sessions for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's employment or salary.
•         Serves as ex officio member of Board and school committees.
•         Reports to the Board such matters as deemed material to the understanding and proper management of the schools, or as the Board may request.
•         Supervises the carrying out of all laws, regulations, and Board policies.
•         Makes all administrative decisions within the school necessary to the proper function of the school district.
•         Makes such rules and gives such instructions to school employees and students as may be necessary to implement Board policy.
•         Formulates school objectives, policies, plans, and programs; prepares (or causes to be prepared) and presents facts and explanations necessary to assist the Board in its duty of legislation for the schools.
•         Conducts a periodic audit of the total school program, and advises the Board on recommendations for the educational advancement of the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for its adoption all courses of study, curriculum guides, and major changes in texts and time schedules to be used in the schools.
•         Oversees the timely revisions of all curriculum guides and courses of study.
•         Prescribes rules for the classification and advancement of students, and for the transfer of students from one building to another in accordance with published policies.
•         Communicates directly or through delegation all actions of the Board relating to personnel matters to all employees; and receives from employees communications to be made to the Board.
•         Oversees collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations representing school district employees.
•         Recommends for appointment, election, or employment all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board, and assigns, transfers, and recommends for dismissal any and all employees of the Board except professional officers of the Board.
•         Assigns and transfers employees as the interest of the district may dictate, and reports such action to the Board for information and record.
•         Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration in effect in the schools.
•         Recommends to the Board for final action the promotion, salary changes, demotion, or termination of employment of any employees.
•         Establishes and administers the school district's evaluation and performance management programs to ensure that standards of employee performance are maintained, constructive feedback is provided and corrective action taken when necessary.
•         Supervises the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and recommends it to the Board for approval.
•         Establishes and maintains efficient procedures and effective controls for all expenditures of school funds in accordance with the adopted budget.
•         Acts as purchasing agent for the Board, and establishes procedures for the purchase of books, materials, and supplies.
•         Provides suitable instructions and regulations to govern the use and care of school properties.
•         Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board, and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
•         Submits, or causes to be submitted, all reports required by the federal and state laws.
•         Recommends the establishment or alteration of attendance boundaries for all schools in the interest of good administration of the instructional program, and approves the special transfer of students from one neighboring district to another only when, in the superintendent's opinion, conditions in each case warrant such action.
•         Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the law and the requirements of safety.
•         Makes recommendations with reference to the location and size of new school sites and of additions to existing sites; the location and size of new buildings on school sites; the plans for new school buildings; all appropriations for sites and buildings' and improvement, alterations, and changes in the buildings and equipment of the district.
•         Represents the district in its dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
•         Keeps informed of modern educational thoughts and practices by advanced study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means, and keeps the Board informed of trends in education.
•         Establishes and maintains a program of public relations to keep the public well-informed of the activities and needs of the school district, establishing a cooperative working relationship between the schools and the community.
•         Keeps the public informed about modern educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the district's schools.
•         Confers periodically with professional and lay groups concerning the school program, and transmits to the Board suggestions gained from such conferences.
 
Additional Duties
•         Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Board of Education.
 
Note:         The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
 
Equipment
•         Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
 
Travel Requirements
•         Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•         Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.
•         Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.
•         Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.
•         Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.
•         Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.
•         Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.
•         Ability to organize and coordinate work.
•         Ability to develop and implement projects.
•         Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.
•         Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
•         Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.
•         Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
•         Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
•         Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.
•         Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.
•         Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
•         Works in standard office and school building environments.
 
Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
 
Qualifications Profile
 
Certifications/License:
•        State Certification as required for position
•         Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
 
Education:
•         Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.
•         Masters plus 30 or Doctoral Degree preferred.
 
Experience:
•         Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.
•         Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.
 
FLSA Status:  Exempt




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