Superintendent of Schools
Carmel Central School District - Carmel, New York
Carmel is a historic town in Putnam County, New York with history dating back to the American Revolution. Located 56 miles north of New York City, the Carmel Central School District provides a high-quality education for students within a pristine suburban setting in the Lower Hudson Valley. The District encompasses 85 square miles and serves students from two counties (Putnam and Dutchess) and six towns. The area is home to the Great Swamp (New York’s largest freshwater wetlands), Fahnestock State Park, The Chuang Yen Monastery, and the Thunder Ridge Ski Area. The Metro North Railroad has tracks running through Putnam County with stations in Brewster, Southeast and Patterson which run into Grand Central Station. The District has three elementary schools, serving grades K-4, one middle school serving grades 5-8, and one high school, with a total of approximately 3700 students.
The Carmel Central School District Board of Education seeks a superintendent of schools who:
Possesses exceptional qualities and utilizes process and systems to focus on results to further the district's mission and vision, and cultivate trust and partnerships among and between all stakeholders. Is a forward-thinking leader who understands the changing environment of education and what is needed to grow and thrive as a district.
Is a proactive leader with excellent communication skills and is visible and approachable to students, staff, parents, and community. A leader who appreciates the traditions of the past and has the vision to work with the entire school community to meet the needs of the future.
Has a willingness to empower, trust and delegate authority to the district’s leaders and staff while stressing accountability. The ability to ensure a high-functioning Board of Education through sound governance and defined roles and responsibilities.
Minimally, all candidates must be eligible for a New York School Administrator certification. First round interviews will be scheduled on either December 1, 2023; December 11, 2023; or December 12, 2023, and final interviews will take place shortly after. The final candidate will be offered a regionally competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
A complete profile of the desired characteristics of the successful candidate, an invitation to apply, and a timeline of the search process can be found on Carmel’s Superintendent Search webpage by going to: Superintendent Search - Carmel Central School District (carmelschools.org)
All candidates are asked to send a cover letter describing how they meet the Candidate Profile and their resume to: carmelsuptsearch@gmail.com
Strategic Educational Advantage
Attn: Dr. Michael Kuchar/Dr. Frank Auriemma
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.
Receipt of resumes and cover letters are preferred by 12:00pm on Saturday, November 25, 2023.
The Carmel Central School District is an EEO employer.
Studies show that women and members of some groups are more likely to underestimate their qualifications for a position. In Carmel, we are on a journey to create a more inclusive and equitable organization, which includes our commitment to shape a more inclusive and diverse work and school community. We recognize that a diverse representation in our organization is an essential step. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, Women, and/or individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.