School Superintendent directs and manages a school district. Oversees all aspects of the district's operational policies, objectives, initiatives. Being a School Superintendent is responsible for the attainment of short- and long-term financial and operational goals for the school system. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, School Superintendent typically reports to top management. May require a master's degree. The School Superintendent manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a School Superintendent typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Description for Superintendent of Schools of Howard County Public School System, Howard County, Maryland
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The Board of Education of the Howard County Public School System, Ellicott City, Maryland, is seeking a highly qualified visionary Superintendent to lead the District. The Superintendent will serve as a student oriented and transformational leader who will successfully address the concerns and issues communicated by the entire school community and residents throughout the County. The Howard County Board of Education and Howard County Public School System is dedicated to creating a culture of learning and continuous improvement that provides every child with a high quality, rich, and rigorous education, through a system of integrated schools in which every school represents a strong, diverse, and vibrant community of learners. With a mission of ensuring the academic success and social-emotional well-being for each student in an inclusive and nurturing environment that closes opportunity gaps, the System serves more than 57,000 students across 78 schools and programs.
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Education in identifying and screening the candidates. Please refrain from contacting the Board or System directly.
Location: 18 miles from Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Salary: The salary for this integral leadership position begins at $276,000
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