East Ramapo Central School District, Spring Valley, NY - Superintendent

Position Description for East Ramapo Central School District, Spring Valley, New York

The East Ramapo Board of Education is seeking a highly qualified, honest, and collaborative Superintendent who will lead the district with integrity and serve as an advocate for public education. The Board wants the successful candidate to assume the responsibilities of the position on July 1, 2025.

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development is engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Education in identifying and screening the candidates.

About the East Ramapo Schools

The East Ramapo Central School District, located in Rockland County, New York, is an urban/suburban school district that serves over 41,000 students from 47 countries and various socio-economic backgrounds. The District serves students in the Towns of Ramapo, Clarkstown and Haverstraw. East Ramapo is designated by the New York State Education Department as a High Needs/Low Resource school district and is committed to meet the multiple needs of its students, who are from varied backgrounds and cultures, and mostly from low-income level families.  The District is governed by a nine-member elected Board of Education.

The elementary level comprises nine schools.  There are four primary schools which serve students in Grades K-3, and one which serves Grades K-6.  Three intermediate schools serve Grades 4-6.   A STEAM Academy has students from Grades 4-8, and an Early Childhood Development Center serves most of the District’s Kindergarten students.

At the secondary level there are two middle schools with Grades 7-8 and two high schools Grades 9-12.

Enrollment: District serves approximately 41,000 students – 10,300 attend public schools, 2,400 in UPK and 30,100 attend private schools

Location: New York State – Approximately 30 miles Northwest of New York City, Rockland County

Salary: Regionally competitive salary based upon experience and qualifications

The Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the skills, experience, and vision necessary for exceptional educational leadership. This includes setting high expectations, using data to drive decisions, and fostering a culture of accountability across the district. A dedicated leader who seeks a long-term commitment to the district to provide stability and continuity in leadership.  Experience as a superintendent in a diverse, suburban/urban district – to include classroom teaching experience and living in proximity to the district is preferred. A doctorate and a bi-lingual candidate in English/Spanish is preferred, and the candidate must hold or be eligible for New York State Superintendent certification.

The Board is seeking:

• An educational leader committed to educational equity and student achievement with demonstrated experience in addressing disparities in educational opportunities, a strong focus on improving academic outcomes multilingual and special education students and a dedication to ensuring all students receive a high-quality education regardless of their background.
• A candidate with strong financial and budgetary expertise with a proven track record of managing complex budgets, experience in financial oversight, resource allocation, cost cutting measures, securing additional funding and working with state agencies and also possesses a commitment to financial transparency and accountability.
• A strong, transparent, approachable leader who fosters collaboration between diverse community groups through demonstrating effective communication skills to build trust with the board of education, parents, teachers, students and the entire school community.
• An educational leader who has demonstrated the ability to manage crisis effectively, including financial challenges, public controversies, and school safety concerns.
• A leader who has a demonstrated understanding of different cultures, ensuring inclusivity and effective engagement with the district’s diverse student and parent population.

School District Website:  https://www.ercsd.org

McPherson and Jacobson Consultants:      Dr. Karen D’Avino  k_davino@macnjake.com                                                                                                                   Dr. Ralph Ferrie      r_ferrie@macnjake.com

                                                                     Dr. Barbara Pinsak b_pinsak@macnjake.com

Search Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: March 20, 2025 (11:30 p.m. central time)
• Board of Education selects finalists to interview: Early April 2025
• Finalists Interviews with the Board of Education: Mid-Late April 2025
• Selection of new Superintendent: Late April 2025
• Start date: July 1, 2025

Contact information:

            McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.

            11725 Arbor Street, Suite 220

            Omaha, NE 68144

            888-375-4814

            Email: apps@macnjake.com

The East Ramapo 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.