Superintendent of Schools
Jefferson County Schools - Jefferson County, West Virginia
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The Board of Education of Jefferson County Schools in Jefferson County, West Virginia is seeking a highly qualified visionary Superintendent to lead the District. The Superintendent will serve as a student oriented and a transformational leader who will successfully address the concerns and issues communicated by the entire school community and residents throughout the County. Jefferson County is located in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia, 52 miles west of Washington, D.C. and 67 miles west of Baltimore, Maryland. The Jefferson County School District is ranked in the top twenty percent of school districts in West Virginia.
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development is engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the School Board in identifying and screening the candidates.
Enrollment: 8,500
Location: Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia
Salary: Regionally competitive salary based upon experience and qualifications
The Qualifications
The candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership to include high expectations, being data driven and maintaining a culture of accountability throughout the District. Experience as a Superintendent or in a central office leadership position in county-wide, similarly sized diverse school District is preferred. Teaching experience in a public school for 5 years is required. Knowledge of West Virginia code, Jefferson County and the surrounding area desired. Doctorate preferred and West Virginia Superintendent certification – or eligibility for it – are required as is a requirement for living in Jefferson or the adjacent West Virginia County. The Board is seeking a candidate with the following required characteristics:
Strong leadership with the ability to organize efficiently and effectively to streamline district operations and manage a modern work force
A focus on academic achievement, student performance, and diversity and inclusion with the goal of moving the district to the top of the State and surrounding areas
Demonstrates professionalism while fostering a positive community school culture
Ability to interpret, analyze and explain data to drive decisions and has experience in budget management, school finance, and the oversight of building, bond and levy projects
Clearly communicates expectations effectively with Board, staff, students and community and values athletics and the arts
Search Timeline: TIMELINE AND SUBJECT TO REVISION IF REQUIRED:
Closing date for applications: April 20, 2023 (11:30 p.m. central time)
School Board selects finalists to interview: Early May 2023
Finalists Interviews with the School Board: May 2023
Selection of new Superintendent: Late May 2023
Start date: July 1, 2023
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
11725 Arbor St., Suite 220
Omaha, NE 68144
888-375-4814
Email: apps@macnjake.com
School Website: https://www.jcswv.org
Consultants:
Dr. Derrick Joel d_joel@macnjake.com
Dr. Ralph Ferrie r_ferrie@macnjake.com
Dr. Kathleen Sottile k_sottile@macnjake.com
Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability and, when needed, will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.