JOB VACANCIES

SUPERINTENDENT/CTE DIRECTOR POSITIONS

Superintendent of Schools
MSAD 58

Avon, Kingfield, Phillips and Strong, ME

Application Deadline: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Effective Date: July 1, 2023

MSAD #58 extends an invitation to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools.

MSAD #58 is a small, rural school district in the Western Mountains of Maine and includes the towns of Phillips, Avon, Kingfield, and Strong.

MSAD #58 has two PreK-4 elementary schools, one 5-8 middle school and one high school serving students in grades 9-12.  The current enrollment is approximately 590 students with approximately 135 of the students residing outside of the district.  The non-resident students are from the Unorganized Territories of Coburn Gore, Freeman, Lang, Lexington, Madrid and Salem Townships; and the tuitioning towns of Eustis, Carrabassett Valley, Highland Plantation, and Coplin Plantation.

One of the largest challenges for MSAD #58 is geography as the district covers over 500 square miles and encompasses several non-district towns and unorganized territories.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Certified or eligible for certification as a Superintendent of Schools in the State of Maine

  • Experience with Regional/Rural school management is desirable.

  • Experience with higher rates of non-resident tuition students (i.e. unorganized townships, plantations, multiple revenue streams, etc.) is also desirable.

For more information about MSAD #58, please visit www.msad58.org.    

Interested candidates should contact Maine School Management Association for more information and/or to request application materials, via email at msma@msmaweb.com or by calling MSMA at (207) 622-3473.

MSAD 58 Superintendent Search
c/o Maine School Management Association
49 Community Drive
Augusta, ME  04330

EOE

Superintendent of Schools
Portland Public Schools

Portland, ME

Application Deadline:  The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

For information about the position and how to apply, click here.

Superintendent of Schools
RSU 29

Houlton, Hammond, Littleton and Monticello, ME

Application Deadline:  March 21, 2023; applications will be considered after the deadline.
Effective Date: July 1, 2023

The RSU 29 School board seeks an experienced leader to serve as the next Superintendent of Schools.

RSU 29, located at the northern end of Interstate 95, comprises the communities of Houlton, Hammond, Littleton, and Monticello.

Approximately 1240 students are enrolled in the RSU 29 school system, which consists of three schools situated in the picturesque town of Houlton, Maine.  The schools are organized as a PreK-2 elementary school, a 3-5 elementary school, and a 6-12 middle/high school.

About the position:

  • Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

  • Competitive benefits  

  • Maine state Superintendent certification (010) required

Click here to view the job description.

For more information about RSU 29, please visit https://www.rsu29.org/.

Interested candidates should contact Maine School Management Association for more information and/or to request application materials, via email at msma@msmaweb.com or by calling MSMA at (207) 622-3473.

EOE

If your school unit is interested in having administrative vacancies listed on this site, please email notice to Steven Bailey.

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

Business Manager
Augusta School Department

Augusta, ME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until a suitable candidate is found

The Superintendent of the Augusta School Department invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Business Manager. 

The Business Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the Augusta School Department’s fiscal affairs including the establishment and maintenance of all internal accounting procedures and controls, financial planning and reporting, budgeting, debt management, financial auditing, risk management, collective bargaining support, cash management and grant administration. The Business Manager provides fiscal consultation to the Superintendent of Schools and the Augusta School Board.

Selected Responsibilities:                                               

  • Establish and Maintain all Internal Accounting Procedures and Operational/Internal Controls

  • Financial Planning

  • Financial Reporting to the DOE and appropriate agencies

  • Budgeting preparation, planning, oversight and implementation

  • Debt Management

  • Management of Financial Information Systems

  • Financial Audits

  • Collective Bargaining Support

  • Oversight of Business Office

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of governmental and school finances, municipal and school budgeting, payroll and data processing

  • Thorough knowledge of G.A.S.B. fund accounting, state and federal laws regarding finance, various grants, school, and municipal administration

  • Thorough knowledge of laws, statues, ordinances, and regulations which govern the management and control of municipal and school funds.

  • Ability to maintain financial reports and prepare specific related reports.

  • Considerable knowledge regarding financial applications, especially MUNIS is preferred

  • Strong and effective oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to effectively supervise the accounting and payroll personnel

  • Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with members of the Maine Department of Education, City government, School Board, financial institutions, general public and outside agencies and internal personnel.

  • Ability to coordinate activities and respectfully motivate department staff and others.

The qualifications for this position include: a Bachelor's degree in accounting MBA/Master’s degree preferred.  Having finance/business or public administration skills; a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible financial, school and/or business management experience required, with educational finance leadership preferred.  Proven effective communication skills.  Preferred knowledge of MUNIS financial management software.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

  1. Letter of Interest;

  2. Completed Administrator Application (download at www.augustaschools.org/employment);

  3. Copy of Resume;

  4. Copy of Transcripts;

  5. Three (3) Signed Letters of Recommendation

Complete application packets can be mailed, or emailed to:

Human Resources - nicole.stonier@augustaschools.org
Augusta School Department
40 Pierce Drive, Suite 3
Augusta, ME 04330

INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

EOE

Principal
Hampden Academy, RSU 22

Hampden, ME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until suitable candidate is found

Regional School Unit #22 announces a unique leadership opportunity for a confident, dynamic, creative educational leader. The employment start date is July 1, 2023.

The successful candidate will have the following qualities:

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to educational excellence and personal integrity

  • Commitment to student success, professional excellence, community partnership and operational excellence

  • Proven success in previous administrative experience preferred     

Hampden Academy is a high performing public high school with an enrollment of approximately 800 students in grades 9-12. The school has a faculty and staff of approximately 105.

Certification preferred: 040 Building Administrator.

Master’s Degree in Education Leadership or other relevant discipline required.

Candidates: If you are interested in this position please submit a letter of interest, resume, three references, and the Principal Application to mmccaw@rsu22.us.

EOE

Director of Transportation
South Portland School Department

South Portland, ME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until suitable candidate is found        

SUMMARY: Responsible for the organization, administration, supervision of the school department's transportation system in accordance with state law and policies along with school system policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

  • Prepares and maintains all bus schedules for school transportation.

  • Develops and maintains lists of children eligible for transportation.

  • Approves bus stops in as safe a location as possible.

  • Field trips, athletic trips and special purpose transportation.

  • Periodically checks the driving records of all bus drivers in order to assure student safety.

  • Conducts driver education program for school bus drivers.

  • Maintains personnel records and reports payroll to the payroll department.

  • Keeps records for preparation of state and local reports such as inventories, pupils transported,

  • route mileage, time records, special trip records, traffic accidents, and other required reports.

  • Interprets transportation procedure and regulations to public and staff.

  • Makes recommendations that may improve transportation services.

  • Prepares and administers an annual transportation budget.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages all bus drivers and sub/aide drivers. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the school department's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School or GED. Experience in general transportation operations.

Apply here: https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=4111553

EOE

Accountant
MSAD 75 District Office

Topsham, ME

JOB TYPE:                Exempt/260 Days Full-Year/Full-Time
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled (Position open as of December, 2021)
TO APPLY:
    http://applitrack.com/link75/onlineapp

Position Overview:

To provide daily accounting functions necessary to maintain a general ledger in accordance with GAAP and audit recommendations; to manage District cash flow; to provide accounting and financial data to support various District processes.

Essential Functions:

  1. Make journal transaction entries and budget revisions into the general ledger with clear audit trails.

  2. Enter budgets and budget revisions into the accounting system.

  3. Reconcile monthly general ledger accounts. Review general fund bank reconciliation, and reconcile various other checking accounts.

  4. Review and approve reconciliations of school student activity funds prepared by school office employees.

  5. Support the annual audit, including, but not limited to, preparing summaries, schedules, researching questions, entering audit adjustments and rolling over year-end balances.

  6. Maintain fixed assets database.

  7. Conduct bank transactions, including funds transfers, as authorized by the Business Manager.

  8. Prepare periodic external reports including financial reports, federal cash requirement reports for federal grants and other reports as assigned by the Business Manager.

  9. Prepare and upload the District’s data submissions for the Maine Educational Data Management System (MEDMS) Financial Module.

  10. Manage the computerized accounting system including coordinating all systems changes and upgrades with the District’s Information Systems staff.

  11. Serve as back-up to accomplish the District’s biweekly payroll function in the absence of the Payroll Specialist.

  12. Provide data to Human Resources to support the preparation of annual stipend contracts and annual teacher contracts.

  13. Provide data to the Business Manager to support the annual budget development process.

  14. Act as resource for Infinite Visions software.

  15. Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business management.

  • Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) or ability to attain.

  • Minimum of at least two years’ experience with computerized accounting systems.

  • Strong computer literacy including spreadsheet/database programs. Advanced experience in Excel preferred. Working knowledge/experience with Tyler Technologies Infinite Visions accounting software preferred.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position will develop working rapport with Employees from across the District.

  • Strong detail and organizational ability.

  • Prior experience with internal audits preferred.

MSAD No. 75 is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

If your school unit is interested in having administrative vacancies listed on this site, please email notice to Steven Bailey.

OUT OF STATE ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

ARKANSAS

Superintendent of Schools
Prairie Grove School District
Prairie Grove, Arkansas

Application deadline: March 28, 2023

For more information click here.

Superintendent of Schools
eStem Public Charter School
Little Rock, Arkansas

Application deadline: March 30, 2023

For more information click here.

CALIFORNIA

Executive Director of Special Education
Del Norte Unified School District
Crescent City, California

For more information click here.

Superintendent of Schools
Natomas Unified School District
Sacramento, California

Application deadline: March 30, 2023

For more information click here.

Superintendent of Schools
Pacifica School District
Pacifica, California

Application deadline: March 30, 2023

For more information click here.

Superintendent of Schools
Newcastle Elementary School District
Newcastle, California

Application deadline: April 10, 2023

For more information click here.

Superintendent of Schools
Sausalito-Marin City School District
Marin City, California

Application deadline: April 11, 2023

For more information click here.

COLORADO

Superintendent of Schools
Manitou Springs School District 14
Manitou Springs, Colorado

Application deadline: March 22, 2023

For more information click here.

Superintendent of Schools
Mountain Valley School District RE-1
Saguache, Colorado

Application deadline: March 22, 2023

For more information click here.

FLORIDA

Superintendent of Schools
Broward County Public Schools
Broward County, Florida

Application deadline: April 27, 2023

For more information click here.

IOWA

Superintendent of Schools
Lone Tree Community Schools
Lone Tree, Iowa

Application deadline: March 21, 2023

For more information click here.

MARYLAND

Superintendent of Schools
Baltimore County Public Schools
Towson, Maryland

Application deadline: April 13, 2023

For more information click here.

MONTANA

Superintendent/K-5 Principal
West Yellowstone School District
West Yellowstone, Montana

Application deadline: March 23, 2023

For more information click here.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Superintendent of Schools
SAU 53 - Allenstown, Chichester, and Epsom
Pembroke, New Hampshire

Position begins on July 1, 2023

SAU 53: Application Link

OREGON

Superintendent of Schools
Glide School District
Glide, Oregon

Application deadline: March 28, 2023

For more information click here.

VERMONT

Superintendent of Schools
Addison Central School District
Middlebury, Vermont

Application deadline: March 28, 2023

For more information click here.

VIRGINIA

Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Albemarle County School District
Albemarle County, Virginia

Application deadline: April 13, 2023

For more information click here.

Executive Director, Food and Nutrition Services
Fairfax County Public Schools
Falls Church, Virginia

Application deadline: April 13, 2023

For more information click here.

If your school unit is interested in having administrative vacancies listed on this site, please email notice to Steven Bailey.