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SAU #58
Groveton, New Hampshire
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Job Details
Job ID: 26841 Application Deadline: November 21, 2009
Re-posted: October 30, 2009 Starting Date: July 1, 2010

Job Description
SAU#58 in the NH North Country is seeking a superintendent to oversee operations of four schools: a K-12 of 115 students in Stratford, a K-5 of 140 students and a 6-12 of 260 students in Groveton, and a K-6 of 27 students in Stark. While small, the schools have up-to-date technology, excellent staff, supportive school boards, and strong academic programs aligned with the state frameworks. The Superintendent will work with three individual school district school boards who meet once a month, and one SAU school board which meets three times per year. We seek an administrator with a history of successful educational experiences with knowledge in technology integration and NCLB requirements.

A multi-year contract and regionally competitive salary/benefits will be offered. Application deadline is November 21, 2009 with interviews to be scheduled in December. Starting date is July 1, 2010. Candidates must be certified or certifiable as Superintendent in NH.

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, references, transcripts and certification to:
Superintendent Search Committee
SAU#58
C/O Ronald Paquette, Ed.D., Interim Superintendent
15 Preble Street
Groveton, NH 03582
Tel: 603-636-1437
email: r_paquette@sau58.org

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1


Welcome to SAU #58!

SAU #58 is located in the heart of the Great North Woods in northern New Hampshire. The school administrative unit is comprised of three separate school districts, each governed by its own school board. The SAU Executive Board has 11 members; all the members of the individual boards.

Northumberland is the largest of the three districts and has two schools - Groveton Elementary and Groveton High. Groveton Elementary is a K-6 building with approximately 200 students; Groveton High is a 7-12 building with approximately 265 students. Groveton has a strong academic and athletic reputation and is widely recognized as an innovator in technology use.

Stark is the smallest of the three districts. Located on the common in picturesque Stark Village, the school has the Ammonoosuc River to the back and the Stark Covered Bridge and Stark Village Church to its side. This K-6 school has a student population of approximately 30 students.

Stratford Public School is one of three K-12 facilities in the state of New Hampshire. The overall student population is approximately 170, which ensures small class sizes and an ideal student-to-teacher ratio. The community is extremely supportive of the school and its programs. The school is known for its commitment to students and its willingness to provide a quality education with limited resources. Learn more about us...

Equal Opportunity Employer
SAU #58 is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

  • Application Questions
    This employer has requested that all applicants answer the following questions. It is highly recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

    1. Why are you interested in this position?
    Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)

    2. How would you meet the educational needs of the districts given declining enrollments and decreased state and federal funding?
    Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)

    Contact Information
    Carrie Irving, Secretary to the Superintendent
    15 Preble St.
    Groveton, New Hampshire 03582
    Phone: 603-636-1437
    Fax: 603-636-6102
    Email: click here