Orange East Supervisory Union (learn more)
Bradford, Vermont
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Application Deadline:
Posted until Filled |
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Posted: October 21, 2009 |
Starting Date:
July 1, 2010 |
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We are seeking an experienced educational leader for a supervisory union serving 1,335 students in the schools of Bradford, Newbury and Thetford Elementary Schools; Waits River Valley School; Oxbow High School; River Bend Career and Technical Center; and the OESU Early Childhood Programs. We are located in the Green Mountain State of Vermont in the Connecticut River Valley Region approximately 30 minutes north of the Hanover/Dartmouth College area.
Criteria for the successful candidate:
• Understand the dynamics of student learning, speak knowledgeably about
instructional practices and have a track record of improving student
performance.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to build collaboration among schools and in working with the board to
develop and execute policy.
• Posses strong financial and operational knowledge.
• Maintain a high degree of integrity, honesty, respect and trustworthiness in all
supervisory union dealings.
The SU Central Office staff includes an Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, a Director of Business and Finance, a Human Resources Director, an ELA Teacher Leader, a Coordinator of Federal Programs, an Assistant Director of Student Services, three staff accountants and two support staff members in addition to the Superintendent. The superintendent also supervises a technology consultant at the central office. There are 320 employees within the SU schools.
There are three elementary schools (K-6), one K-8 school, one High School (7-12), a Technical Center (10-12) and an Early Childhood Program. They are represented by a total of 5 school district boards and a Supervisory Union Board. The Superintendent reports directly to the SU Board. The SU office is located in Bradford, Vermont.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.
For further information about the SU and the District Schools go to:
www.oesu.org
Candidates will be informed via e-mail as soon as a complete timeline for the search has been determined. That will include screening and interview dates.
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1
Salary:
$100,000 to $125,000 Per Year
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Orange East Supervisory Union 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.
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Prior superintendent experience is preferred but not required. Must posses or be eligible to posses VT superintendent license.
First round applications are due December 18, 2009. Interviews will take place January 7, 2010 between 2pm and 7pm.
In addition to the online application, eligible candidates should submit by mail a hard copy of a resume, copies of transcripts, copies of any administrative licenses currently held in any state(s) and any other materials (see below) to:
Patty Brown
Human Resources Director
Orange East Supervisory Union
PO Box 396
Bradford, VT 05033
Transcripts need NOT be posted on SchoolSpring. However, student copies of all your college transcripts must be forwarded to the address above. If you are offered a position, you may be required to send official transcripts.
References must be fully posted on the SchoolSpring site. The person writing the letter can do that or the applicant can type in the letter provided a hard copy of the original letter is mailed to the address above.
Please note: If you are not a licensed superintendent in Vermont, please call the licensing office and determine your status for gaining that license in Vermont. (802-828-2445).
You may also have additional letters of reference and other items (publications, articles written, etc.) that you would like to be part of your application materials. Forward those items to the address above so they can be made available to the Screening Committee, if requested. Masters degree preferred Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required |
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Please provide specific examples for how you have been able to use your leadership to make a positive and substantive difference in the organizations for which you were responsible?
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
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How do you foster and maintain an environment of "excellence in education" in the face of tight budgets, limited resources?
Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
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Patty Brown
549 Lower Plain
PO Box 396
Bradford, Vermont 05033
Phone: 802-222-5216
Fax: 802-222-4451
Email: click here |
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