Superintendent of Schools - City School District of Albany
Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES
Application
Details
Posted: 06-Mar-23
Location: Albany, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: Regionally Competitive Salary
Categories:
New York State Superintendent Positions
Other New York State Education Positions
Required Education:
Masters
Invitation to Apply
The City School District of Albany Board of Education is seeking an experienced leader in urban education to support our exceptional staff, faculty, and administrators as they seek to engage every learner in a robust educational program designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for success.
Albany’s next Superintendent will be skilled in building positive organizational culture and committed to developing trusting relationships with and among our diverse community of students, teachers, staff, administrators, families, and community partners.
Our immediate priority is to continue the district's progress toward ensuring equitable and accessible experiences, opportunities and outcomes for all students while strengthening the district's core operational and instructional systems.
We appreciate your interest in the City School District of Albany and invite you to explore this opportunity to join us as Superintendent of Schools in the beautiful capital of New York State.
Sincerely,
City School District of Albany Board of Education
Candidate Qualifications
The City School District of Albany Board of Education is seeking an educational leader with a proven record of success in urban educational systems. The successful candidate will:
Be a COLLABORATIVE LEADER with ability to inspire and motivate staff and build a positive organizational culture, and to develop trusting relationships with and among the board, faculty, staff, administrators, families, and community. We need a leader who will seek input from others, listen intently, and act with integrity, honesty, and transparency.
Be committed to EQUITY and have experience serving a socioeconomically, culturally, and racially diverse student population, improving access for all students, regardless of background, and be steadfastly committed to success for Albany students and their families.
Be expert in FINANCE AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS including human resources, district budgeting and finance, building maintenance, facilities improvement, communications, and transportation, and have a track record of working collaboratively with staff to identify problems and implement systemic improvements.
Be an INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER with a keen understanding of current research in pedagogy, the experience and foresight to understand how administrative decisions affect teaching and learning, and the capacity for bringing about meaningful positive change through collaboration and consensus.
About the position
The Board of Education will offer a three-year contract with a regionally competitive salary, commensurate with the preparation, qualifications, experience, and record of the successful candidate, as well as an attractive benefits package. The Board of Education prefers that the successful candidate reside in the city of Albany.
Application timeline
Application materials must be postmarked by April 5, 2023.
Anticipated appointment in June 2023.
Anticipated start date no later than September 2023.
Application procedures
Candidates should mail the following by April 5, 2023:
Cover letter, current resume and a list of five professional references.
All certificates. (Candidates must hold or be eligible for New York State School District Administrator certificate.)
MATERIALS SHOULD BE MAILED TO:
Anita M. Murphy, District Superintendent c/o Sharon Kisby Capital Region BOCES 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road Albany, NY 12205 (518) 862-4901
