Superintendent of Schools

BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

JOB TITLE: Superintendent of Schools

FLSA: Exempt

CONTRACT PERIOD: 12 month / 240 days

SALARY: Based on experience and qualifications

DEADLINE: May 19, 2025

The Barbour County Board of Education invites applicants to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools.

Barbour County Schools

The school system is committed to effective instructional leadership, responsible fiscal management and a safe and quality learning environment for all students. Barbour County Schools consist of 1 primary school, 1 intermediate school, 1 high school. The school system serves approximately 630 students, employs approximately 120 employees and managed a budget of about $13,900,000 for the 2024-2025 school year.

Qualifications

The superintendent serves as the chief executive officer of the Board of Education and is responsible for carrying out all Board policies, the duties prescribed for superintendents in Alabama Code §16-9-1 et seq. and requirements and regulations established by the Alabama State Board of Education. The superintendent shall possess an Alabama Superintendent’s Certificate. Candidates shall have at least a master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Five years of successful public educational experience is required. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in school administration and be able to submit proof to the State Superintendent of Education of three years of successful experience as a teacher, principal, supervisor, superintendent, educational administration or instructor in school administration during five years next preceding his appointment.

• Candidates shall also possess qualities which demonstrate:
• Successful experience as an administrator with a professional background that includes finance, instruction and personnel leadership;
• Demonstrated experience in improving student achievement, parental involvement, and staff support;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Superior ethics, personal integrity and proven leadership abilities;
• Demonstrated skills as a visionary leader, strategic planner and a problem solver;
• Ability to recruit and retain high quality staff and encourage professional growth and development;
• Ability to evaluate staff effectively; and
• Knowledge of research-based curriculum and instructional methods for the K-12 system.

Salary

The salary range is $120,000 to $140,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline: Receipt by May 19, 2025

Applications for the Superintendent of Schools may be obtained online at www.barbourcountyschools.org.

How to Apply

All candidates must submit a letter of interest, an employment application along with a curriculum vitae, an official transcript sent directly from the institution that granted the highest degree and three letters of reference by May 19, 2025 to the attention of Katy Smith Campbell, Board Attorney, Post Office Box 830870, Tuskegee, Alabama 36083. For additional information contact the Board Attorney at 334-727-7240 or katy_campbell@bellsouth.net.

Employment is contingent upon a candidate meeting suitability criterion as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Barbour County Board of Education does not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Barbour County Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.