THE POSITION

The Superintendent/Principal is directly responsible to the Governing Board, serves as the Chief Executive of the Board, and supervises all District operations in accordance with Board policies.  Although the Superintendent/Principal may delegate appropriate powers and duties so that operational decisions can be made at various administrative levels, he/she is responsible for the execution of these powers and duties and will establish Administrative Regulations as needed to manage the District.

Professional Skills

• Possesses leadership qualities that have gained the respect and confidence of the public and personnel of the school district
• Is a team builder with the talent for building staff morale and eliciting high performance
• Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of school budgeting and school finance at the state, district, and school level
• Demonstrates an ability to manage the district’s finances and resources in a responsible manner, as well as the ability to seek and find new funding sources
• Experience in negotiations with a demonstrated record of creating a positive climate in employee relations
• Demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence and to the maintenance of high academic standards
• Believes in emphasizing the basics, but also supports and values programs which enhance the basics
• Demonstrates a good knowledge of special education programs, and is open to networking to keep current on issues
• Demonstrates the ability to work openly with the board to ensure that all members receive all relevant information, advice and recommendations necessary to make informed decisions
• Demonstrates the ability to assist the board in its role as an issue-oriented policy maker
• Demonstrates the ability to work as a team with other superintendents to network and share relevant information pertaining to district operations

Personal Qualities

• Uses good communication skills; listens, understands, and responds to community, staff, and board
• Is open and honest in communications dealing with the board, staff and community
• Demonstrates the ability to relate well to all segments of the community
• Demonstrates an understanding of the community and a commitment to being an active participant in the life of the community
• Is willing to listen to and consider alternative opinions and ideas
• Recognizes that he/she is a member of a team, and behaves accordingly
• Is an assertive leader and problem-solver, able to gather facts and make difficult decisions in a timely manner, and then follow through to monitor results
• Is honest, trustworthy, straightforward and tactful
• Is accessible and approachable by all students, staff and community members
• Demonstrates the skills to make everyone – students, staff, parents, and community – feel that they are important
• Is a positive person with excellent human relation skills – a warm, involved leader with a sense of humor

Personal Experience and Preparation:

• Experience as a classroom teacher (required)
• Experience as a school principal (required)
• Master’s degree (highly preferred)
• District Office experience (preferred)