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Job Openings

National Websites Posting Educational Administrator Openings

American Association of School Administrators
National Association of Elementary School Principal
National Association O Secondary School Principals

Specific Openings

Superintendent of Schools
Forest Municipal School District

The Board of Trustees of the Forest Municipal School District in Forest, Mississippi, is conducting a superintendent search. The successful candidate will assume leadership of the district on or before July 1, 2010. Applications for the position will be accepted through March 15, 2010.

Applicant Qualifications

Candidates for superintendent will be evaluated on the following criteria:

  • Master’s Degree in School administration / Leadership
  • Administrative Certification in the State of Mississippi
  • Minimum of three years of successful experience as a superintendent or administrator at the district level (superintendent experience preferred)
  • Minimum of five years of successful experience as a classroom teacher
  • Record of knowledge of, and ability in, the following areas:
    • Curriculum and Supervision
    • Evidence of ability to develop and improve curriculum and instruction
    • -Experience in Finance, Budget preparation and supervision
    • Strategic Planning
    • Professional Development of Staff
  • Documented track record of raising the achievement level of all students in the district
  • Evidence of strong leadership ability
  • Ability to work with others inside and outside the school district
  • Ability to develop a climate of trust and openness
  • Willingness to live within the Forest Municipal School District

Salary and Benefits

Competitive compensation including salary, health benefits and other incentives will be offered to the successful candidate.

Application Process

Applicants should not contact the Forest Municipal School District Board of Trustees directly. All nominations, letters of applications, and copies of legal proof of administrative qualifications should be addressed to:

Thomas D. Lee
School Board Attorney
Forest Municipal School District
Superintendent Search
P O Box 370
Forest, MS 39074

For more information or to obtain an application, a potential candidate may contact Thomas D. Lee at 601-469-2721. The official superintendent application and other information also are available on the Forest Municipal School District website.

To be considered, a complete applicant’s file must be received no later than 4:30 p.m., or postmarked by midnight, on March 15, 2010 and must contain the following:

  • Formal letter indicating a desire to be considered as a candidate for the position
  • Completed superintendent application
  • Resume
  • Copy of all college/university transcripts
  • Copy of Mississippi administrator certification

A .pdf file is available for those seeking more information about this opening.

The Forest Municipal School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all state and federal laws. Applicants are subject to financial and criminal background checks as required by Mississippi law.

 

Principal of Oxford High School
Oxford School District

The Oxford School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of principal of Oxford High School.

Length of Contract: 12 months
Beginning Date: July 1, 2010

Applicant Qualifications

The following qualifications and leadership abilities will be considered in the selection process:

  • Career Level Administrator Endorsement
  • Building level principal experience preferred
  • Minimum of three years experience as a classroom teacher
  • Exemplary leadership skills
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to model and set expectations for others to follow
  • Ability to organize and give leadership to school-wide safety
  • Experience in the evaluation process of both staff and programs
  • Ability to establish a vision for school and to work with staff to reach established goals
  • Ability to generate support and enthusiasm among students, faculty, and the community for the total educational program
  • Proven ability as an instructional leader

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Application Process:

Submit a letter of interest, application, and a resume postmarked
no later than March 26, 2010, to the following address:

Brian Harvey
Oxford School District
224 Bramlett Blvd.
Oxford, MS 38655

Only complete application packages will be considered.

Timeline:

  • After a review of application packages, a selected number of interviews will be held.
  • Tentative dates for interviews with committee are March 29-
    April 2, 2010.
  • Final interviews held by district staff will be held April 5-April 9.
  • Plans include filling the vacancy on or before April 26.

 

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