Superintendent of Schools for Fort LeBoeuf School District

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5•Waterford, PA

About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fort LeBoeuf School District. The role 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 District administrative staff. The Superintendent provides educational leadership to support quality education for all students, administers applicable school laws and District policies, and advances goals and initiatives adopted by the School Board. The position advises the Board, organizes and supervises District departments and personnel, oversees recruitment and staffing, manages the annual budget and financial activities, monitors school programs through regular visits, and oversees construction and renovation projects. The role also represents the District at relevant meetings, supports public relations and community involvement, facilitates cooperation among families and staff, and performs other duties assigned by the Board. Performance is assessed in areas including student growth and achievement, staff relations, Board relations, communications and community relations, district operations and financial management, and professional qualities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide educational leadership that supports a quality education for all District students and advances the District’s mission.
Administer the school code, legal requirements for public education, and District policies and administrative procedures.
Establish annual focus areas and initiatives adopted by the School Board and advance Board-defined goals.
Provide information and recommendations 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 organizational changes and personnel actions, 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 adequacy.
Oversee and facilitate District construction and renovation projects and serve as a 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 their completion.
Oversee a positive public relations program promoting the District in the community.
Promote cooperation among parents, teachers, and District staff, and serve as the School Board’s liaison between the District and the community.
Perform other duties assigned by the Board of Directors.
Support assessment and improvement of student achievement, research-based educational programs, and monitoring of instructional program effectiveness.
Involve others in decision-making while retaining responsibility for final decisions; deal honestly and fairly with others and maintain staff morale and accessibility.
Keep Board members informed, support Board policies, monitor their implementation, and encourage information flow from administrators to Board committees.
Respond respectfully to community concerns, provide 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 educational needs, recommend fair resource allocation, manage revenues and expenditures, and monitor resource distribution in relation to school improvement plans.
Demonstrate creativity, competence, objectivity, sound decision-making, composure, and integrity.