What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAU #35 - Superintendent of Schools position at NESDEC?
Position Type : Superintendent
Date Posted : 11 / 13 / 2024
Location :
SAU #35 - White Mountains SAU
Date Available : 07 / 01 / 2025
Closing Date : 02 / 10 / 2025
EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY
AN INVITATION TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #35, NEW HAMPSHIRE
The School Boards of White Mountains School Administrative Unit #35 invite highly qualified and future-focused candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools.
SAU #35 serves seven picturesque towns nestled in the foothills of the western White Mountains. These towns-Bethlehem, Easton, Franconia, Landaff, Lisbon, Lyman, and Sugar Hill-are surrounded by the natural beauty of both the White Mountains and the Lakes Region. Here you will find the true spirit of New Hampshire, offering residents and visitors alike a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities. Four season recreational opportunities are in abundance, including hiking and camping in the beautiful White Mountain National Forest; fishing the streams and natural lakes and ponds; horseback riding and cross-country skiing over many miles of groomed trails; and alpine skiing on premiere slopes of the Northeast.
SAU #35 is comprised of five distinct school districts that serve a diverse student population of around 800 students. The district's schools include :
- Bethlehem Elementary School (preK-6) is noted for its personalized learning and continuum of educational programs. This school is in the town of Bethlehem and provides elementary education for Bethlehem students. Bethlehem Elementary was recently awarded the 2024 Elementary School of Excellence Award by the New Hampshire Excellence in Education (EDies) board.
- Lafayette Elementary School (K-6) has received the New Hampshire Elementary School Award for Excellence and has been designated as the 4th best elementary school in NH by US News and World Report. This school is in the town of Franconia and provides elementary education for Easton, Franconia, and Sugar Hill students.
- The Landaff Primary School (or The Blue School, preK-4) currently provides education for 16 students in a one room school. This school is located in the town of Landaff and provides preK-4 education for Landaff Students. The Blue School recently applied for and was granted an Innovation School Plan by the New Hampshire Department of Education.
- Lisbon Regional School (K-12) is a prime example of a public school with a well-designed integrated curriculum. This school is located in the town of Lisbon and provides K-12 education to Lisbon and Lyman Students.
- Profile Middle / High School (7-12) has received national recognition as a pioneer in the "Green School" architectural design. This school is located in the town of Bethlehem and provides middle / high school education to students from the towns of Bethlehem, Easton, Franconia, and Sugar Hill. Profile High School was listed as one of the top ten high schools in New Hampshire, according to the 2024 U.S. News and World Report.
Each school provides students with a rigorous and engaging education, but in order to ensure achievement to the fullest potential, the school administrative unit needs a leader who can unify its efforts, inspire its educators, and motivate its schools to new heights.
For more information, please visit the district website : www.sau35.org
The next Superintendent of SAU #35 must demonstrate :
General Qualifications and Requirements
SAU #35 is prepared to offer a salary of $125,000, plus up to $65,000 in benefits, to a leader with exceptional credentials, accomplishments, and promise.
Interested applicants should contact :
NESDEC Search Office
SAU #35 Superintendent Search
New England School Development Council
28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA, 01752
Telephone : 508-481-9444, Email : search@nesdec.org
The new application due date is February 10, 2025 . The starting date is July 1, 2025.
Salary : $65,000 - $125,000
