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Responsibilities: Administers the school system in conformity with the adopted policies of the Board of Education and the regulations of the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education and in accordance with State law. Recommends employees to the Board of Education for appointment or dismissal and is responsible for the establishment and continuation of professional development for staff and administrators. Recommends to the Board for its adoption of all courses of study, major changes to texts, and revisions to curricula. Directs the preparation of the annual budget for adoption by the Board of Education. Represents the district with dealings with other school systems, institutions, agencies, community organizations, and the general public. Shall perform such duties as the Board of Education may determine, or which may be necessary for the efficient and effective operations of the Wallingford Public Schools. 3-year contract. Regionally competitive salary and benefits package. Requirements: Hold Endorsement #093 or verification of eligibility. Minimum of at least three (3) years’ experience as Superintendent and/or Asst. Supt. (Doctorate preferred). Minimum of at least five (5) years teaching experience. Application Deadline: June 1, 2021 / Start Daye: July 1, 2021.  To apply, visit www.wallingford.k12.ct.us

Desired qualifications: Serve as an exceptional educational leader. Build trusting relationships with students, staff and town. Share vision of excellence and innovative curriculum. Possess strong budget development, management, and communication skills. Demonstrate decisive, confident, objective problem-solving, and good judgement. Attend to school operations, policy development, state reports. Foster a welcoming, caring culture. Communicate openly, effectively, and transparently. Collaborate with the Board, staff, and stakeholders to continue to grow this high performing school. Love, empower and inspire the growth of students and staff. Be accessible, approachable, responsive, and visible in school and community. Dedicated to Scotland’s future. Students in Grades 7-12 are educated through Region 11 and can attend Parish Hill, vocational agriculture, vocational-technical, STEM and magnet schools.  Vacancy brochure can be found at https://www.cabe.org/page.cfm?p=1474 The Scotland Board of Education has engaged the services of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Search Services to conduct its search for qualified candidates.  The screening process is ongoing.  All applicants must provide the following by the May 14, 2021 DEADLINE. A CABE Search Services application (https://www.cabe.org/page.cfm?p=1181) A current resume. A cover letter including highlights of key professional accomplishments and explanation of how these will contribute to your success as Superintendent. A minimum of three recent letters of professional reference. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts and a copy of professional certification. To ensure full consideration and confidentiality of your application, all of the above materials should be emailed to Dr. Mary Broderick at mbroderick.cabesearch@cabe.org

Desired qualifications: Share vision of excellence. Serve as an educational leader. Build trusting relationships with students, parents, guardians, staff and community. Demonstrate decisive, confident, objective problem-solving, and good judgement. Foster a welcoming, caring culture and climate, open to community involvement. Communicate openly, effectively, and transparently. Collaborate with the Board, superintendent, staff, and stakeholders to grow Scotland Elementary into a high performing school. Love, empower and inspire the growth of students and staff. Keep students at the heart of decisions. Be accessible, approachable, responsive, and visible in school and community. Generate thoughtful approaches to and be comfortable with issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Bring significant experience teaching, preferably at the elementary level. Commit to Scotland’s future. Possess 092 Certification. Scotland Elementary School, serving children in grades PK-6, is committed to rigorous academic excellence, personal achievement, and the opportunity for all students to be successful in a changing global society. The Scotland Board of Education has engaged the services of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) Search Services to conduct its search for qualified candidates.  The screening process is ongoing.  All applicants must provide the following by the June 4, 2021 DEADLINE. A CABE Search Services application (https://www.cabe.org/page.cfm?p=1181). A current resume. A cover letter including highlights of key professional accomplishments and explanation of how these will contribute to your success as Scotland Elementary Principal. A minimum of three recent letters of professional reference. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts and a copy of professional certification. To ensure full consideration and confidentiality of your application, all the above materials should be emailed to Dr. Mary Broderick at mbroderick.cabesearch@cabe.org Visit www.cabe.org/page.cfm?p=1474 for vacancy brochure

Director of Finance and Business Services is responsible for supervising finance, budget, including capital budget requests, accounting and reporting, special funds fiscal management and reporting and account receivable and payable. Position Requirements: STATE OF CT SCHOOL Certification School Business Administrator (085) and Masters’ degree preferred.  Minimum five years of increasing responsibility and experience in the finance, accounting or business field. Application Deadline:  UNTIL FILLED / Start Date: Anticipated July 1, 2021. To Apply: Visit our website and apply through our online application system.  Vacancy Posting JOB ID:  1709. District Website:  www.sheltonpublicschools.org

The Supervisor of Special Education is responsible for the overall direction, administration, implementation and delivery of services for students with disabilities. SALARY/WORK YEAR: PER Shelton Administrators Bargaining Agreement. Position Requirements: STATE OF CT SCHOOL Certification Intermediate Administrator (092) and ONE of the following: School psychologist (070), comprehensive special education (165), school social worker (071), school counselor (068) or speech/language pathologist (061).  Complete list of requirements per attached job description. Application Deadline:  UNTIL FILLED / Start Date: Anticipated July 1, 2021. To Apply: Visit our website and apply through our online application system.  Vacancy Posting JOB ID:  1710. District Website:  www.sheltonpublicschools.org 

Regional School District No. 4  |  Chester ♦ Deep River ♦ Essex

Invites Exceptional Experienced Business Leaders to apply for the position of

Finance Director
    
For more information and application instructions please visit

www.reg4.k12.ct.us (click on employment link)

Start date:  July 1, 2020

Closing date for submitting applications:  Open until filled

The Chester, Deep River, Essex, Region #4, and Supervision District Boards of Education are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. The Chester, Deep River, Essex, Region #4, and Supervision District Boards of Education do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.  Questions or complaints related to Title IX should be directed Kristina Martineau, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, 1 Winthrop Road, Deep River, CT 06417 or by phone at 860-526-2417 or by email kmartineau@reg4.k12.ct.us; questions or complaints related to disabilities, should be directed to Sarah Smalley, Director of Pupil Services, 1 Winthrop Road, Deep River, CT 06417 or by phone at 860-526-2417 or by email ssmalley@reg4.k12.ct.us.
 

The Hartford Public Schools is a pleased to announce the search for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee our Office of Finance & Budget Operations, who has demonstrated experience in implementing new financial management information systems for an organization of significant size.  Extensive (over 10 years) relevant work experience, and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting, taxation, and financial management, as well as, a bachelor’s degree in finance or related area, and a School Business Administrator certification (085) or eligibility to apply for and attain certification is required. Our new CFO will have a deep understanding of the urban school system environment and a laser focused commitment to improving student achievement.  Working directly with the Superintendent, the CFO will develop strategic projects and planning relevant to enrollment growth, data analysis, research and evaluation, and strategic leadership.  The selected candidate will passionately believe that all students can achieve at high levels and demonstrate cultural competence with a deep understanding of, and empathy for, issues facing urban families.  The CFO will have a service orientation toward supporting schools, the Superintendent, and the City of Hartford, and will work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including district personnel, students, families, communities, and advocacy groups.  The ideal candidate thrives in an achievement-oriented and fast-paced environment, while skillfully navigating existing political structures and systems.  He/she will use their strong execution and project management skills to take initiative and solve problems.  The CFO will be an articulate and persuasive communicator, both orally and in writing, and have excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills, which are vital to success in this role.  He/she will be a born leader skilled at re-envisioning, building, and managing a team, while also providing guidance, direction, and feedback for growth.  The CFO will have the ability to train, supervise, and evaluate staff from different cultural backgrounds and skill sets, and also be able to build consensus among peer professionals unfamiliar with financial management.  The CFO will lead, inspire, and move other adults to action to achieve the ambitious goals of the district.  The screening process for this position is immediate, and the deadline to apply is October 15, 2019.  Interested and highly qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as only strong candidates will be contacted.  For complete posting details, job description and requirements, and/or to apply, click here . Additional inquiries may be directed to Nancy Williams, Senior Talent Recruiter. 

The Pleasantville Union Free School District in Westchester County, New York, is seeking a superintendent to lead our schools in ways that will help prepare our students for the future. Located 30 miles north of New York City, Pleasantville has 8,200 school district residents. Known as a “walking village” for its small size of 1.9 square miles, Pleasantville is home to the Jacob Burns Film Center and the Westchester campus of Pace University. The school district serves about 1,700 students in grades K-12 who attend three schools: Bedford Road School (K-4), Pleasantville Middle School (5-8) and Pleasantville High School (9-12). The district’s schools have been recognized by NYS and the U.S. Department of Education as Schools of Excellence. The district has a five-member Board of Education. The mission of Pleasantville Union Free School District is to create pathways to unique opportunities inspired by valued traditions, to empower all students to thrive as lifelong learners, dynamic thinkers, and compassionate, contributing citizens through a learning community. As a school district, we pride ourselves on the following characteristics: Commitment to continuous improvement of curriculum and instruction to provide students with skills and knowledge they need for college, career, and civic life. Our dedicated teaching staff engages in continual professional development in instruction, assessment, and culturally responsive practice. We provide a multitude of opportunities for students to find their passion whether in STEM, visual arts, performing arts, academics, sports, or student clubs. We offer extensive special education programs to meet the varied needs of our students. As part of our commitment to academic rigor and equity, our AP program offers dozens of classes and has an open enrollment policy. About 97% of students graduate in four years and go on to college, careers, or the military. High levels of volunteerism among parents and community members in support of our schools. The BOE seeks a superintendent with a demonstrated record of student-centered initiatives; strong instructional and administrative leadership; open communication and collaboration; and a clear commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. A complete profile of the desired characteristics of the successful candidate can be found at https://pleasantvilleschools.org/pdf/PUFSD%20Superintendent%20Profile.pdf. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter explaining why they are the best person to lead the Pleasantville Union Free School District and why they are interested in the position to pleasantvillesuptsearch@gmail.com. Applications preferred by April 26, 2021. The successful candidate should be prepared to take office on or around January 1, 2022. All applications will be kept confidential. The Pleasantville Union Free School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Located in the heart of Westchester County, New York, the district encompasses the hamlets of Thornwood and Hawthorne and portions of Pleasantville and Valhalla.  A large percentage of the residents are professionals who commute to New York City, which is approximately 35 miles to the south. The School District:  The Mount Pleasant Central School District serves approximately 2000 students in grades K-12 who attend four schools:  Hawthorne Elementary (K-2), Columbus Elementary (3-5), Westlake Middle School (6-8) and Westlake High School (9-12).  The middle school and high school share the same campus along with the District Office.  The District is a member of the Tri-State Consortium of high-performing school districts.  The District is characterized by: Highly qualified teachers who actively participate in in-house and out-of-district professional development opportunities. Highly motivated students – annually more than 95% of the graduates go on to higher education. A rigorous academic curriculum within learning centered classrooms throughout the grades. Westlake Middle School is an Authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Westlake HS offers the AP Capstone diploma. An extensive and diverse offering of academic, cultural arts and athletic programs and student clubs. An actively involved parent community. The Board of Education is seeking an accomplished educational leader for the position of Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2021, or as soon thereafter as possible.  The ideal candidate should have high expectations for all students, strong leadership skills and a distinguished record of educational leadership experiences. Candidates should possess, or be eligible for, certification in New York State as a Superintendent of Schools. For additional information about this position and/or to apply online, go to https://hyasearch.com/job/superintendent-thornwood-ny/

The Bourne School Committee invites exceptional candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools.  Bourne is a beautiful coastal community located on Buzzards Bay in the northwest section of Cape Cod. With a budget of over $32,000,000, Bourne Public Schools educates 1,945 students in four schools.  The Bourne Public Schools has just transitioned to the following grade spans and schools: Bourne High School (BHS), Grades 9-12; Bourne Middle School (BMS), Grades 6-8; Bourne Intermediate School (BIS), Grades 3-5; and Bournedale Elementary School (BES), Grades PreK-2. Bourne is proud to announce that it will provide all day kindergarten at no charge beginning this year. Additionally, a brand new school, Bourne Intermediate School, just opened its doors for the current school year. The new school had strong community support from the beginning, and the facility was completed on time and under budget. One of the main district goals is “to implement fundamental practices across the district that support the maximum academic, social and emotional growth of students.” The position offers the opportunity to join a faculty, staff, and administration that is focused on continuous improvement; lead the district’s smooth transition to new grade configurations; work with an engaged and supportive community; and support and implement best practices across the district. The Bourne School Committee stands ready to offer a contract and regionally competitive compensation package that will attract and retain a highly-qualified superintendent.  Deadline: November 4, 2019; Anticipated start date: July 1, 2020.  For more information, please contact: Dr. Arthur Bettencourt or Dr. Carolyn Burke, Bourne Superintendent Search, NESDEC, 28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752; Phone: 508-481-9444; Email.  access the application, visit and click on the Executive Search tab

The Maynard School Committee invites innovative and dedicated candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools. Maynard, with a population of 10,500, is a diverse and vibrant community that celebrates its unique character defined by its New England aesthetic, rich mill heritage and cultural creativity. The Maynard School District (Grades Prek-12) houses approximately 1,350 students in three buildings: Green Meadow Elementary School (Grades PreK-3), Fowler School (Grades 4-8) and Maynard High School (Grades 9-12).  The 2019-2020 budget is $19,576,952.  The community is consistently financially supportive of the Maynard Public Schools.  The next Superintendent of the Maynard Public Schools must have student performance and development for all students as a primary focus.  The ability to successfully work with local government officials and a capacity to collaboratively connect with and involve all stakeholders are also essential attributes.  Qualified candidates must have strong central office experience combined with a background in teaching.  An advanced graduate degree is preferred and a Master’s Degree is required.  A Massachusetts Superintendent license or eligibility for license is necessary. The Maynard School District is prepared to provide a multi-year contract with a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Deadline: October 28, 2019; Application Review starting November 1, 2019; Anticipated start date: July 1, 2020.  For more information, please contact: Dr. Arthur Bettencourt or Dr. Carolyn Burke, Maynard Superintendent Search, NESDEC, 28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752; Phone: 508-481-9444; Email: search@nesdec.org To access the application, please visit www.nesdec.org and click on the Executive Search tab

RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT  

The Rumson-Fair Haven Board of Education invites visionary candidates with proven leadership and management skills, high integrity and strong moral character to apply for the position of Superintendent, a position available due to the retirement of its long-term, regarded leader in education.

Located in northern Monmouth County on a scenic peninsula bounded by the Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers and the Atlantic Ocean, RFH receives students from the middle schools of Rumson and Fair Haven as well as select local private schools. This picturesque school serves as a community hub, enjoying strong school spirit and generous community support. Its well-regarded faculty are dedicated to teaching and learning. Proud of its rigorous, comprehensive program, RFH serves the wide-array of academic, social and athletic needs and interests of its 1000 students.
 
Consistently ranked high by numerous publications, RFH is considered among the finest public high schools in the nation. In 2017, it was listed by the Washington Post in its top quartile of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools”. The vast majority of its highly-motivated student population participate in athletics and extracurricular activities and more than 95% attend college.

The Mission of Rumson-Fair Haven High School is to empower all of our students with the tools to find their passions and thrive as knowledgeable, confident, resilient, creative, and compassionate citizens of a global community.

Eligibility for NJ certification as superintendent and secondary school experience are required. For additional information regarding the desired characteristics that the Board of Education has established and for information about the district, visit its website at:  https://www.rumsonfairhaven.org/

Position Available July 1, 2019.  Apply by December 4 online at: www.hyasearch.com. Screening is on-going.  Salary negotiable to NJ Cap of $169,689 plus high school stipend of $5K and performance bonus options.