Superintendent of Schools
North Kingstown School District, North Kingstown, Rhode Island
The School Committee of North Kingstown, RI invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools.
The North Kingstown School Department is a comprehensive Pre-K to 12 system with approximately 600 employees and 4000 students at nine sites: one PreK-5 school, four K-5 elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and the Davisville Academy, a K-12 clinical day program for students experiencing behavioral, social or emotional functioning. The district per pupil expenditure of $17,834 per student is in the mid-range for RI school systems and the district brings in $4 million yearly in tuition revenue for career and technical programs at the high school in Pre-Engineering/Robotics, Business/Finance, Computer Science and Information Technology, and Music/Music Education. Additionally, students from the neighboring island of Jamestown have attended NKHS on a tuition basis for over 40 years. The Rhode Island Department of Education classifies the NKSD as “High-Performing and Improving” and six of the schools have achieved 4 or 5 Stars in the most recent RIDE Accountability System ranking. This strong performance, coupled with three Blue Ribbon Awards in recent years as well as a US News and World Report identification of NKHS as the 4th best high school in Rhode Island, makes the North Kingstown Schools a centerpiece of a vibrant community.
For additional information about the school district, please refer to the district website at: https://www.nksd.net
Desired Qualifications:
The next Superintendent of the North Kingstown Public Schools must have student achievement and well-being as a primary focus. The ability to build trust and successfully collaborate with all stakeholders is essential. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as evidenced by effective communication and collaboration with a variety of constituent groups, are essential. Qualified candidates must have successful school and central office administrative experience combined with a background in teaching. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic planning, working with multiple unions and a strong understanding of school finance and budgets.
An advanced graduate degree is preferred, and a master’s degree is required. A Rhode Island Superintendent license or eligibility for license is necessary. The North Kingstown School Committee will offer a competitive contract with a regionally competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with a generous benefits package.
The deadline for submitting applications is March 21, 2023, with initial interviews scheduled shortly thereafter. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2023.
Interested candidates should contact: Dr. Sally Dias or Dr. David DeRuosi, North Kingstown Superintendent Search
New England School Development Council, 28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752; Phone: 508-481-9444; Email: search@nesdec.org
To access the application, please visit www.nesdec.org and
click on the Executive Search tab