Madison Superintendent Advertisement - 2018 (00049430)

EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Superintendent of Schools

Madison County, North Carolina

The Madison County Board of Education is seeking a Superintendent to lead the Madison County Schools (“MCS”). Candidates must have or be qualified to hold a Superintendent license in North Carolina. Prior experience or a doctoral degree is preferred but not required. The individual chosen will be required to live in Madison County.

Candidates should demonstrate a strong ability in: 1) instructional and administrative leadership; 2) partnering with community members, school personnel and government officials; 3) public relations; 4) administration and organization; 5) long and short-term planning; 6) budgeting; 7) personnel management and staff development; 8) facility management; and 9) community involvement.

Located in the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina, Madison County is a beautiful, rural setting and is only twenty-five minutes from Asheville, NC. Some of the local attractions include hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic drives and historic sites in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Mars Hill University is also located in Madison County and is the oldest college in Western North Carolina.

The County has an estimated population of 21,000 with approximately 2,500 students in six schools. Of those, one is a high school, one middle school, three elementary schools, one Early College High School and two Early Childhood Education Centers. In August 2017 MCS opened its brand new Early College. MCS is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. The Board is searching for a Superintendent who will continue the tradition of academic achievement and excellence.

Applications must be received in the office of the School Board Attorney by February 15, 2018. Electronic versions of the application are available by clicking on this link: {Application} Questions should be directed to: Dean Shatley, Campbell Shatley, PLLC, 674 Merrimon Ave., Suite 210, Asheville, NC 28804; Phone (828) 378-0064 or e-mail . All inquiries will be kept confidential. The Board hopes to make a selection in late March 2018.

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