Superintendent of Schools - New Hartford Central School District
Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES
Application
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Posted: 22-Oct-24
Location: New Hartford, New York
Type: Contract
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Categories:
New York State Superintendent Positions
The Board of Education of the New Hartford Central School District invites interested, highly-qualified educators to submit applications for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The search process will be conducted over the next several months. The successful candidate should be available to assume the position on or about March 2025.
This is a fully confidential search for all applicants, from receipt of application through appointment to the superintendency. The Board is being assisted in the selection by Patricia N. Kilburn, Ed.D., District Superintendent of the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES, who will work with the Board to screen applicants and make recommendations regarding candidates. The Board will make all decisions concerning the selection process, the evaluation of candidates and the final appointment.
The school District enrolls approximately 2,680 students in five schools; has approximately 417 faculty, staff and support personnel; and an annual operating budget of approximately $64 million. The New Hartford Central School Community ensures an engaging, student-focused environment where everyone can learn, succeed and values excellence, innovation, citizenship and integrity.
Full programs in athletics, music and other co-curricular areas add breadth to the strong academic program for New Hartford students. The community strongly supports the school and its activities. As the center of the community, the District enjoys substantial community attendance at all of its events including musicals, interscholastic sports competitions, science fairs, graduation as well as other events.
New Hartford is an attractive, popular and academically oriented suburb of Utica in the heart of the Mohawk Valley, making it a perfect location to enjoy the best of urban and rural living. The town is within easy driving distance of the beautiful Adirondack region and is rich in cultural offerings. With a current population of approximately 22,000, the Town of New Hartford aims to be an area leader in economic and community development, and strives to be at the forefront for services, civic engagement, and quality of life.
The ideal candidate for the Superintendent of Schools position at the New Hartford Central School District will be an experienced, visionary leader with a proven track record of fostering academic excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement. This individual will possess exceptional communication skills and will be highly visible; actively engaging with all stakeholders. Candidates should have a deep understanding of the educational landscape, along with the ability to navigate complex challenges and a long-term commitment to the district, in order to drive meaningful change on behalf of all children; and possess or be able to possess New York State Certification as a School District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL).
Interested candidates should submit all of the following application materials by November 19, 2024: Letter of interest, Current resume, Copy of administrative certification (SDA/SDL), College transcripts, Completed district application form and four confidential references or four confidential letters of reference. Submissions via the email listed below are preferred. Submissions will also be accepted by postal mail or through https://olasjobs.org/ohmboces .
The OHM BOCES services 12 school districts in central New York. Instructional programs offered by the OHM BOCES include career & technical education, school-to-work programs, Middle Settlement Academy (alternative education), Bridges (special education), summer school and itinerant services. OHM BOCES also provides services in information technology, program and professional development and a variety of administrative services, including central business office, human resources, safety, school food service and records management.