Superintendent of Schools for Fort LeBoeuf School District

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5•Waterford Township, PA

About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fort LeBoeuf School District. The Superintendent provides leadership in developing and maintaining comprehensive educational programs and services that advance the District’s mission, oversees the use of District facilities, property, and funds to ensure maximum efficiency, and supervises administrative staff. The position administers applicable public education laws, the School Code, and District policies and procedures; establishes and advances Board-adopted priorities; advises the Board of Directors; and organizes and supervises District departments and personnel. The Superintendent also oversees recruitment and hiring, personnel organization, the annual budget and financial activities, school visits and program monitoring, construction and renovation projects, and coordination with local, state, and federal programs. The Superintendent represents the District at appropriate meetings, delegates administrative tasks, oversees public relations, fosters cooperation among families, staff, the Board, and the community, and performs other duties assigned by the Board. Annual performance is assessed in areas including student growth and achievement, staff and Board relations, communications and community relations, District operations and financial management, and professional qualities. Application materials must include a signed cover letter, resume, three letters of reference dated within the last 12 months, and a copy of a Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility. Clearances should not be attached to the initial application; they will be collected separately. The application deadline is December 18, 2026, and the anticipated start date is May 1, 2027.

Requirements

Valid and active Pennsylvania Department of Education Letter of Eligibility.
Submit a signed cover letter, resume, three letters of reference dated within the last 12 months, and a copy of the Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility with the application.
Do not attach clearances to the initial application; clearances will be collected separately.

Nice To Haves

Central office experience.
Three or more years of curriculum experience.
Doctoral degree.

Responsibilities

Provide educational leadership to support a quality education for all District students.
Administer the School Code, legal requirements for public education, and District policies and administrative procedures.
Establish annual areas of focus and initiatives adopted by the School Board and advance Board-defined goals.
Provide information and advice to the Board of Directors to support policy development and decision-making.
Organize, administer, and supervise District departments and personnel to achieve educational goals.
Coordinate recruitment, hiring, and orientation to attract and retain qualified staff.
Maintain an effective District organization and recommend personnel and organizational changes, including selection, appointment, transfer, promotion, reduction, or termination.
Supervise preparation and presentation of the annual budget, oversee District financial activities, and keep expenses within approved budget limits.
Visit District schools regularly to monitor policies and programs, attend District-wide events, and make recommendations to the Board about program and policy adequacy.
Oversee and facilitate construction and renovation projects and serve as liaison to the School Board on construction matters.
Maintain active contact with and familiarity with local, state, and federal programs.
Represent the District at appropriate local, state, and national meetings.
Assign administrative tasks to leadership team members and monitor completion.
Oversee a comprehensive public relations program promoting the District in the community.
Promote cooperation among parents, teachers, and District staff and act as a liaison between the School Board, District, and community.
Perform other duties assigned by the Board of Directors.
Lead assessment and enhancement of student achievement, promote research-based educational practices, and monitor instructional program effectiveness.
Involve others in decision-making while retaining responsibility for final decisions; deal honestly and fairly, support staff morale, and remain accessible to staff.
Keep Board members informed, maintain their trust and confidence, encourage information flow to Board committees, and support and monitor implementation of Board policies.
Respond respectfully to community concerns, make at least six presentations at Board meetings about District programs and operations, work effectively with the media, and support parent, family, student, and community involvement.
Prepare a realistic budget based on District educational needs, recommend fair resource allocation, manage revenue and expenditures, and monitor resource distribution against the school improvement plan.
Demonstrate creativity, competence, objectivity, informed decision-making, composure, and integrity in professional work.