The successful candidate will be both a capable instructional leader and a competent manager of the District’s personnel, business, legal, and financial affairs. The Board of Education seeks a decision maker who is well versed in planning techniques and achieves District goals by effectively allocating and utilizing school personnel and facilities, while maintaining cost control procedures.

The Board will select a qualified candidate with the following qualifications:

• New York State Certification as School District Administrator

• Experience as a Chief School Officer or highly successful middle management experience

• Successful classroom teaching experience a MUST

• Demonstrated administrative skills and success working with staff, program, and students

• Proven leadership and communication skills

• A commitment to excellence in maintaining a quality educational program

• Knowledge of school finance and prudent fiscal management

• Exceptional communication and public relations skills in keeping the community informed about school programs and budgeting

• The ability to lead and motivate the staff in the maintenance and improvement of curricula and the instructional programs for grades K-12

• An understanding of, and an ability to administer, the total educational program of the District, including all grade levels