What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Superintendent position at ORANGE EAST SUPERVISORY UNION?
Overview
We are seeking an experienced, student-centered, and community-minded educational leader to serve as the Superintendent of Schools for the Orange East Supervisory Union. This is a full-time position that requires strong communication and management skills, as well as experience working with administrators, school teams, and community members.
About Us
The Orange East Supervisory Union is located in the beautiful Upper Valley of the Connecticut River, offering scenic beauty, abundant outdoor activities, and easy access to Interstate 91. Our supervisory union comprises four school districts with seven schools and a technical center serving over 1,600 pupils in grades pre-K through twelve, covering the towns of Bradford, Newbury, Corinth, Thetford, Groton, Ryegate, Wells River, and Topsham.
Key Responsibilities
- Serves as an educational leader and provides general supervision of the public schools in the supervisory union.
- Performs duties as prescribed by the laws of the State (Title 16, Sec. 303) and by the school boards of the OESU.
- Responsible for inspiring, leading, guiding, and directing every member of the administrative, instructional, and support services teams in the educational setting.
- Achieves the highest standards of excellence, providing each student with a complete, valuable, meaningful, and personally rewarding education.
Ideal Candidate
- A transparent communicator who enjoys and welcomes listening to and engaging with multiple and diverse stakeholder groups.
- A student-centered leader who has the well-being and success of students at the heart of all decisions.
- A collaborative leader who creates a work environment where all team members feel supported, valued, and empowered to perform at their best.
- An approachable, calm, and caring educational mentor committed to elevating and inspiring all to a higher level of personal and professional accountability and achievement.
Credentials
- Evidence of Vermont licensure as superintendent of schools or being appropriately licensed on or before the first day of employment.
- Advanced degree in administrative studies.
- Administrative experience.
- Classroom teaching experience preferred.
Timeline
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
- Preference will be given to applications received by April 7, 2025.
- First-round interviews: Week of April 15.
- Semi-finalists' interviews: Week of April 22.
- BOARD INTERVIEWS: Week of April 22.
- Start date: July 1, 2025.
