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SUPERINTENDENT/CTE DIRECTOR POSITIONS

Assistant Superintendent/Director of Curriculum and Education
Augusta School Department
40 Pierce Dr., Suite 3, Augusta, ME 04330

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until a suitable candidate is found

Full Job DescriptionAssistant Superintendent/Director of Curriculum and Education 

Qualifications:  Five years of successful experience as a teacher, or school administrator, or as a   curriculum Coordinator, Master’s degree or higher, Experience in Educational Leadership and Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, Assistant Superintendent Certification (015) Maine Department of Education required; Superintendent of Schools (010) and Curriculum Coordinator Certification (078) preferred, Maine Department of Education Criminal History Record Check (CHRC).

Contract Year: 260 days, 13 paid holidays

Salary: As negotiated

Sick Leave & EPL: As negotiated

INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

 Acceptable Forms of Application Submission:  Email (1 attachment in PDF format), Mail or Personal Delivery

Send Complete Application Packets To:
Human Resources
Augusta School Department
40 Pierce Drive, Suite 3
Augusta, ME  04330
Email:  michele.osmolski@augustaschools.org 

Incomplete Application Packets Will Not Be Considered

Augusta School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Interim Superintendent of Schools
RSU 71
Belmont, Belfast, Morrill, Searsmont and Swanville, ME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: As soon as a suitable candidate is determined
START DATE: July 1, 2024

Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71) is seeking a full time Interim Superintendent for the 2024-2025 school year (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025). 

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

  • Letter of application

  • Completed application

  • Current resume

  • Names and phone numbers of three current professional references

  • Proof of Certification 010, or the ability to secure a conditional 010

Click here to view the Job Description.

Request application materials via email: msma@msmaweb.com

Maine School Management Association
RSU 71 Interim Superintendent Search
49 Community Drive
Augusta, ME  04330
Phone:  207-622-3473

EOE

Superintendent of Schools
Scarborough Public Schools

Scarborough, ME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 29, 2024
START DATE: July 1, 2024

Scarborough Public Schools extends an invitation to apply for the full-time position of Superintendent of Schools.

More than 2,800 students are enrolled in Scarborough’s six schools – including three primary schools (K-2), one intermediate school (3-5), one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12). Scarborough also operates an adult learning program.

Located on the southern coast, and one of the fastest growing communities in Maine, Scarborough is a premier community for families and businesses, and a destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

The Position:

  • Maine state Superintendent certification (010) required 

  • Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience 

  • Competitive benefits

For more information about Scarborough Public Schools, please visit www.scarboroughschools.org.

For more information about why you want to work in Maine and in Maine schools visit www.mainelovespublicschools.org or www.liveandworkinmaine.com.

Interested candidates should contact Maine School Management Association to request application materials

Email: msma@msmaweb.com
Phone:  207-622-3473

EOE 

Superintendent of Schools
Bangor School Department

Bangor, ME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 22, 2024
START DATE: July 1, 2024

Bangor School Department invites qualified applicants for the full-time position of Superintendent of Schools. We are seeking an equity-minded leader with a proven track record of promoting student success and a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all students, staff and community. 

Approximately 3,700 students are enrolled in the Bangor School Department, which consists of: five PreK-3 elementary schools, two 4-5 elementary schools, two 6-8 middle schools, a 9-12 high school, Bangor Regional Program (Special Education services for students enrolled in grades K-12), and Adult Education.  

Bangor High School offers 22 Advanced Placement classes (which consistently outperform state and national scores) and has four Academies for students who wish to pursue a deeper concentration in STEM, Visual and Performing Arts, Business, or Humanities. Bangor School Department has an 89.9% graduation rate and is proud to have five National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. Read more here.  

Bangor earned a spot on the Top 100 Best Places to Live list in 2019 in large part because of its educational opportunities at nearby University of Maine, which is the most esteemed university in the state, offering nearly 100 majors. Bangor also offers many outdoor recreational opportunities with its numerous lakes and ponds and is just an hour’s drive from Acadia National Park. Bangor’s eastern-central location makes it very convenient to many of Maine’s coastal communities as well. Read more about Bangor here.  

  • Maine state Superintendent certification (010) required 

  • Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience 

  • Competitive benefits 

Click here to view the job description. 

For more information about Bangor School Department, please visit www.bangorschools.net. For more information about why you want to work in Maine and in Maine schools visit www.mainelovespublicschools.org or www.liveandworkinmaine.com.

Interested candidates should contact Maine School Management Association to request application materials. 

Email: msma@msmaweb.com
Phone:  207-622-3473

EOE 

Superintendent of Schools
AOS 93 - Central Lincoln County School System

Damariscotta, ME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 5, 2024
START DATE: July 1, 2024

Headquartered in beautiful Midcoast Maine, the Central Lincoln County School System (AOS 93) seeks a visionary strategist, organizer, educator, and administrator to lead the AOS through a period of dynamic growth and opportunity in the role of Superintendent. With a central office in Damariscotta, AOS 93 includes seven contiguous towns and five distinct PreK-8 community schools with a total student population of approximately 1,000 students.  AOS 93 enjoys strong community interest and is committed to continuous improvement, professional development, system-wide curricular progress and the use of data and pedagogical innovation to provide every child with a high-quality education.

We seek an outstanding educational leader who possesses the following qualities:

  • An experienced, motivational, innovative leader ready to shepherd a large regional school system through transformational, localized change.

  • A visionary who employs strategic planning and tactical approaches, encourages the use of innovative and effective instructional strategies, supports an inclusive planning process, and coordinates the efforts of all staff to achieve the mission of a high-quality education for all students.

  • An excellent communicator who listens and leads across the educational community, celebrates diversity within education, and maintains open and honest dialogue with staff, multiple school boards, and the community.

  • A gifted manager with a command of the preK-8 educational landscape who can effectively organize the resources needed to move our school system forward.

  • A respected, former teacher and principal with a proven track record of success in engaging and challenging all students with a rigorous curriculum.

AOS 93 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive community that supports the safety and well-being of all of our students and staff.

Further information about the district and a full position description can be found by visiting https://www.aos93.org/.  

Qualifications:

  • Maine State Superintendent Certification (010) or eligibility for the same;

  • Bachelor’s and Advanced academic degrees that demonstrate excellence in educational achievement;

  • Leadership experience in educational settings including schools, colleges, or universities;

  • Experience as a school or district administrator and classroom teacher is preferred.

Interested candidates should contact Maine School Management Association to request application materials:

Email
: msma@msmaweb.com 
Phone:  207-622-3473

Executive Director
Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Falmouth, ME

Qualifications:

  1. Educational Administrator certification from a State Department of Education (Superintendent, Special Ed Director, or Principal/Building Administrator)

  2. 10 years of experience in Deaf education (Early Intervention through Grade 12) with at least 5 years in educational administration and an excellent documented record of effective leadership

  3. Possesses other qualifications as specified and required by the Board of Directors

Consultant Assisting the Board:

Highlights:

The Board of Directors of the Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Governor Baxter School for the Deaf is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the next Executive Director beginning July 1, 2024.

The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Governor Baxter School for the Deaf provides services to children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families throughout the state of Maine.

Salary/Benefits:

  • The Board will offer a regionally competitive compensation package

Search Calendar:   (The Board reserves the right to extend all dates)

  • All dates to be determined

Application Process:

Assistant Superintendent
RSU 21

Kennebunk, ME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is secured.
START DATE: July 2024

As Assistant Superintendent, you will serve as a dynamic leader to support our Superintendent of Schools in delivering measurable results that continuously strengthen our district’s leadership effectiveness and instructional design and delivery to improve student outcomes and transform students’ lives. Our Assistant Superintendent will:

  • Establish, communicate, and maintain the strongest possible vision of instructional excellence and the culture that supports it

  • Support the professional growth and development of district principals and instructional strategists to deepen their effectiveness

  • Oversee the vision, design, implementation, and facilitation of professional development and evaluation efforts for instructional staff

  • Serve as a district leader in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at the central office, school, classroom, and curriculum levels

  • Design, implement, and monitor a disciplined goals-based and data-driven academic and professional development strategy

  • Serve as the de facto Chief of Staff to the Superintendent of Schools to problem-solve, address emerging priorities, enrich the Cabinet’s effectiveness, and enhance capacity

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools

Supervises: Instructional Strategists

Qualifications: Love what you do, and the opportunity this position presents — especially your ability to shape and drive a high-performing instructional climate and culture dedicated to improving student outcomes. Proven academic leader with passion and a demonstrated track record of creating and maintaining high-performing instructional environments. Master’s degree required. A Master’s in education administration or curriculum-related degree preferred. Substantive classroom teaching experience required (ten years preferred). Experience working with teams of teachers or content creators preferred. Strong familiarity with major national rigorous curricula preferred. Our ideal candidate will be a strong instructional leader with both classroom and district administration experience, but we welcome candidates with educational and/or leadership backgrounds and expertise from outside the district-setting as well.

To learn more about the responsibilities and key competencies for this position, click here.

Reasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 will provide accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or applicable law, who has made the district 1 aware of their disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the district.

Terms of Employment: As per contract, salary range is $125,000 to $135,000, commensurate with candidate qualifications and experience.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Superintendent, in accordance with the Board of School Directors Policy on evaluation.

RSU 21 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming and inclusive community that supports the safety and well-being of all our students and staff. We are committed to implementing programs and practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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
RSU 23 - Old Orchard Beach Schools

Old Orchard Beach, ME

Located a ½ mile from the Atlantic Ocean and 15 minutes from Portland, RSU 23 is a 700 student, three-school district seeking an experienced Business Manager to join our team. 

The Business Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the school district with the goal of maintaining the district's financial health. This position works closely with School Administration in developing and implementing budgets, maintaining strong financial controls and provides assistance in assuring that all work is performed in accordance with applicable Maine law, existing School Board policy, and generally accepted accounting procedures. This position is responsible for managing the Business Office which provides budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll functions for the school district.  The successful candidate should possess the following:

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree in Business Management and/or Accounting or proven experience with major emphasis in school finance and business administration

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Demonstrated supervision skills

  • Must hold or be able to obtain a valid CHRC certification

 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Works closely with the Superintendent to provide leadership and oversight of the district’s annual operating budget

  • Assumes responsibility for budget development, budget control system and long-range financial planning for the school system

  • Forecasts the financial condition of the district including operating and capital budgets, debt and revenue planning

  • Establishes and supervises a program of accounting and payroll operations to record in detail all money and credit transactions

  • Generates monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports as needed

  • Prepares or reviews financial reports required by the state and federal governments

  • Manages all school funds including general (local), donations, grants, enterprise, trust, revolving renovation, and construction funds

  • Manages accounts for federal funds received by the school district and reports those revenues and expenditures in accordance with requirements

  • Coordinates and ensures that federal grant budgets are entered accurately and timely into the financial software annually and requests reimbursements at least quarterly.

  • Oversees the balancing of bank statements for payroll, general, and student activity funds

  • Serves as the district banking officer reviewing and reconciling the monthly banking activities

  • Ensures that monthly general ledger balances and all accounts are accurate

  • Ensure payroll is performed in an accurate and timely manner

  • Provides for the security, use, and verification of approvals of district debit cards

  • Arranges for the internal audit of school accounts

  • Directs and oversees the annual external audit process in accordance with law and Board policy

  • Maintains the financial computer system and assists other staff in its usage and development of computer applications dealing with the business functions of the school district

  • Advises the Superintendent on questions relating to the business and financial affairs of the school system and keeps the Superintendent informed of any significant areas of concern

  • Attends School Board and Finance Committee meetings at the request of the Superintendent

  • Provides financial information needed by the Superintendent and the School Board Personnel and Negotiations Committee during the collective bargaining process

  • Administers system-wide competitive bidding, informal quotations, and negotiations to include all documents, i.e. notices and instructions to bidders, specifications and proposals

  • Maintains a complete and up-to-date inventory of all school property 

  • Oversees all district insurance programs to maintain appropriate levels of insurance and meets with insurance agents to review coverage annually

  • Ensures Business Office staff provide employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality productivity and standards, goal attainment, recruitment, and ongoing development of a superior district workforce

  • Remains current of all developments and innovations in the field by reading current literature, attending professional meetings and conferences

  • Assumes responsibility for all pertinent laws, regulations, statutes, rules, and policies affecting the operation of the school district as it relates to his/her areas of responsibility

  • Assumes responsibility for the development, preparation, maintenance, and implementation of all appropriate records, forms, and reports that relate to his/her area of responsibility

  • Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all aspects of the operation of the office and its interaction with any and all personnel and community members

  • Excellent communications skills: writing, speaking, and presentation skills

  • Ability to coach and develop direct reports for improvement

  • Performs other duties the Superintendent assigns

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply Online: https://www.applitrack.com/rsu23/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Contact cpotenza@rsu23.org if you have any questions regarding the online application process.
Hiring Manager: John Suttie, jsuttie@rsu23.org

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator
South Portland School Department

South Portland, ME

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator will partner with a variety of district and community partners to plan and implement structures and practices within our schools that further our pursuit of educational justice. The individual will prioritize the dignity of the most disenfranchised members of our school communities, providing coordination, accountability, and support to advance our commitment to becoming a school district where all students and staff experience a strong sense of belonging.

The DEI Coordinator will be a part of the district’s senior leadership team and report directly to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. This individual will chair the district’s DEI Steering Committee.

The Board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate. Preferred candidates will have extensive experience in K-12 education and hold or meet most qualifications for a Maine school administrator license.

Must be eligible for a Maine Department of Education Administrative Certification.

For more information or to apply, click here

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

CALIFORNIA

Superintendent of Schools
Travis Unified School District
Fairfield, California

Application Deadline: April 1, 2024
Start Date: July 1, 2024

For more information click here.

Superintendent of Schools
Siskiyou Union High School District
Mt. Shasta, California

Application Deadline: April 2, 2024
Start Date: July 1, 2024

For more information click here.

Superintendent of Schools
Howell Mountain Elementary School District
Angwin, California

Application Deadline: April 11, 2024
Start Date: July 1, 2024

For more information click here.

COLORADO

Superintendent of Schools
East Otero School District
La Junta, Colorado

Application Deadline: March 28, 2024
Start Date: July 1, 2024

For more information click here.

Superintendent of Schools
Centennial School District R-1
San Luis, Colorado

Application Deadline: April 3, 2024
Start Date: July 1, 2024

For more information click here.

Superintendent of Schools
Haxtun RE-2J School District
Haxtun, Colorado

Application Deadline: April 8, 2024
Start Date: July 1, 2024

For more information click here.

GEORGIA

Superintendent of Schools
Troup County School System
La Grange, Georgia

Application Deadline: April 2, 2024
Start Date: On or before July 1, 2024

For more information click here.

IOWA

Superintendent of Schools
Charles City Community School District
Charles City, Iowa

Application Deadline: April 8, 2024
Start Date: July 1, 2024

For more information click here.

KENTUCKY

Superintendent
Boone County Schools
Florence, Kentucky

Application Deadline: March 25, 2024
Start Date: June 3, 2024

For more information click here.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Superintendent of Schools
SAU 3
Berlin, New Hampshire

Application Deadline: Open until suitable candidate found
Start Date: July 1, 2024

For more information click here.

NEVADA

Superintendent of Schools
Washoe County School District
Reno, Nevada

Application Deadline: March 19, 2024
Start Date: July 1, 2024

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.