What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent, Perry Local Schools (Lake County) position at Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio?
DISTRICT INFORMATION
Educating children since 1887, The Perry Local School District, located approximately 30 minutes east of Cleveland, serves approximately 1,400 students from Perry Village, Perry Township and North Perry Village. The 100-plus acre campus, built in 1993, contains connected academic buildings configured for grades PreK-4, 5-8 and 9-12, as well as the Pirate Athletic Center. The campus is the result of innovative thinking, progressive design, and a vision of creating an environment where children and adults can share in the joy of lifelong learning and recreation.
The mission of the Perry Local Schools is to inspire students to achieve excellence, pursue world class standards, and be self-directed, lifelong learners. Perry Local Schools inspires all students to become leaders, innovators, and self-directed lifelong learners. By providing extensive programming in academics, arts, and athletics, our students are inspired to achieve personal excellence. We pride ourselves on preparing students to succeed in the real world while honoring our hometown traditions.
Current enrollment: 1,532
Number of Employees: 228
16% BA, 84% MA or above
11 Administrators
Average Teacher Salary: $87,512
Average Years of Experience: 17.9 years
Total Valuation: $520,416,070
No bond issues
Inside mills: 4.2
Outside mills: 40.00
No PI levies
General Fund Appropriations: $26,225,000
Total Appropriations: $32,588,937
Expenditures per Pupil: $16,248
Total Revenue: $25,749,635
Taxes: 76%
State: 19%
Other: 5%
TIMELINE
Interested individuals are invited to submit an online application via www.findingleaders.com
Finding Leaders will be assisting the Perry Local Board of Education with its search. Please direct questions to:
The Board will provide a competitive compensation package. A multiyear contract with provisions for annual review and evaluations will be offered. The actual salary and fringe benefits will be commensurate with the education and experience of the candidate
QUALIFICATIONS
The Board is looking for a candidate who:
Educating children since 1887, The Perry Local School District, located approximately 30 minutes east of Cleveland, serves approximately 1,400 students from Perry Village, Perry Township and North Perry Village. The 100-plus acre campus, built in 1993, contains connected academic buildings configured for grades PreK-4, 5-8 and 9-12, as well as the Pirate Athletic Center. The campus is the result of innovative thinking, progressive design, and a vision of creating an environment where children and adults can share in the joy of lifelong learning and recreation.
The mission of the Perry Local Schools is to inspire students to achieve excellence, pursue world class standards, and be self-directed, lifelong learners. Perry Local Schools inspires all students to become leaders, innovators, and self-directed lifelong learners. By providing extensive programming in academics, arts, and athletics, our students are inspired to achieve personal excellence. We pride ourselves on preparing students to succeed in the real world while honoring our hometown traditions.
Current enrollment: 1,532
Number of Employees: 228
16% BA, 84% MA or above
11 Administrators
Average Teacher Salary: $87,512
Average Years of Experience: 17.9 years
Total Valuation: $520,416,070
No bond issues
Inside mills: 4.2
Outside mills: 40.00
No PI levies
General Fund Appropriations: $26,225,000
Total Appropriations: $32,588,937
Expenditures per Pupil: $16,248
Total Revenue: $25,749,635
Taxes: 76%
State: 19%
Other: 5%
TIMELINE
- Announce Vacancy - January 2025
- Deadline for applications - February 28, 2025
- Initial Finding Leaders interviews – By March 7, 2025
- Initial Board Interviews - Week of March 17, 2025
- Approve Contract At conclusion of interviews - By April 11, 2025
- Superintendent Begins - August 1, 2025 or earlier
Interested individuals are invited to submit an online application via www.findingleaders.com
Finding Leaders will be assisting the Perry Local Board of Education with its search. Please direct questions to:
- Edward Vittardi edvittardi2@gmail.com (216-701-0500)
- Steve Farnsworth stevefarnsworth30@gmail.com (216- 225-2787)
The Board will provide a competitive compensation package. A multiyear contract with provisions for annual review and evaluations will be offered. The actual salary and fringe benefits will be commensurate with the education and experience of the candidate
QUALIFICATIONS
The Board is looking for a candidate who:
- Exhibits exceptional leadership and communication skills and is dedicated to maintaining the highest personal and professional standards.
- Fully supports and embodies the vision and mission of Perry Local Schools.
- Has experience in central office administration.
- Demonstrates strong fiscal responsibility.
- Builds collaborative partnerships with parents, guardians, community leaders, local businesses, and other key stakeholders.
- Prioritizes attendance and engagement at school events.
- Possesses excellent administrative abilities, with a focus on positive interactions with others.
- Upholds integrity with high standards of honesty, ethics, transparency, and personal conduct.
- Is an innovative and forward-thinking leader.
Salary : $87,512
