Position Announcement March 11, 2015

The Sumter County Board of Education invites applicants to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools.

Sumter County Schools

The school system is committed to effective instructional leadership, responsible fiscal management and a quality learning environment to all students. The Sumter County school system consists of four K-8 schools, and one high school. The school system serves approximately 1,600 students, employs approximately 250 employees and manages a budget of about $2,700,000.00.

Job Description and Qualifications

The superintendent serves as the chief executive officer of the Board of Education and is responsible for carrying out all Board policies. The superintendent shall possess an Alabama Superintendent’s Certificate. The superintendent provides leadership and directs the administrative, instructional and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of academic excellence. The superintendent reports to the Sumter County Board of Education. Candidates shall have at least an Ed.S. degree from an accredited four year college or university. A Doctorate degree from an accredited four year college or university is preferred. Five years of successful educational experience as a principal, supervisor or superintendent is required.

Candidates should also possess qualities which demonstrate:  Successful experience as an administrator with a professional background that includes finance, instruction and personnel leadership;  Demonstrated experience in improving student achievement, parental involvement, and staff support;  Effective verbal and written communication skills;  Superior ethics, personal integrity and proven leadership abilities;  Ability to implement the Board’s adopted strategic plan;  Ability to recruit and retain high quality staff and encourage professional growth and development;  Ability to evaluate staff effectively; and  Knowledge of research-based curriculum and instructional methods for the K-12 system.

Salary : Negotiable.

“Each Child, Each Day . . . Excellence” Application Deadline: May 1, 2015.

Applications for the Superintendent of Schools may be obtained online at www.sumter.k12.al.us or from the Central Office.

How to Apply

All candidates must submit a letter of interest, an employment application along with a curriculum vitae, an official transcript sent directly from the institution that granted the highest degree and three letters of reference by May 1, 2015 to the attention of E. Dianne Gamble, Board Attorney, P. O. Box 382886, Birmingham, Alabama 35238-2886 For additional information, contact the Board Attorney at (205) 678-8000 or [email protected].

THE SUMTER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. “NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR OR AGE”.

“Each Child, Each Day . . . Excellence”