The Board of Education of the Merrick UFSD is seeking a Superintendent of Schools to begin on July 1, 2025. They are looking for  an outstanding and visionary educational leader, who possesses knowledge of curriculum, instruction, personnel, special education,  school finance, and school safety and security. 

The first public school in Merrick, founded in 1901, was a one-room building which housed 38 students and one teacher. The district now consists of three elementary schools with a total enrollment of approximately 1,700 pre-K to sixth grade students. Children receive their secondary education in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, which serves the communities of Merrick, North Merrick, Bellmore and North Bellmore. Two members of the Merrick Board of Education serve on the Central High School District Board.

Merrick’s public schools offer a diversified educational program with exciting learning opportunities at all grade levels. By offering the most current educational technologies and strategies, while emphasizing our commitment to basic skills, the district provides students with a firm foundation upon which all higher-level learning can take place.

Teachers and administrators work together on districtwide committees to review and develop curriculum in each discipline to meet state and district goals. From science to art, technology education to language arts, mathematics to music, Merrick’s rich and varied curricula reflect this thoughtful planning process, which helps provide students with a complete, well-rounded educational experience.

Ideally the candidate should have experience as a classroom teacher and building and central office administrator.  Moreover, the successful candidate must possess NYS Certification as a School District Administrator or School District Leader.  

The Merrick Board of Education has hired School Leadership, LLC consulting firm to assist in the search for the new Superintendent of Schools. By way of summary by School Leadership, LLC, the following are the major characteristics that the input from the school and community stakeholder groups would suggest the Board of Education should be seeking and screening for in candidates for the position.

The successful candidate will be:

• A strong, approachable, and collaborative leader with excellent listening and communication skills, who is also experienced in providing leadership in improving an already high-achieving school district.
• A visionary, instructional, and motivational leader with experience as a classroom teacher, building administrator and central office administrator, and who is also highly visible in schools, classrooms, and the community.
• An experienced administrator with the ability to build relationships with all constituent groups, including the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, and has an appreciation for the Merrick community, culture and lifestyle, as well as staff and parent involvement.
• A forward-thinking, confident, and decisive administrator with knowledge of the New York State Department of Education policies and procedures, as well as experience with curriculum, instruction, personnel, supervision, budget management, and school safety and security.
• An established and reputable leader, with a love for children, and knowledge of programs that will enable all children to learn and grow, including but not limited to subgroups such as, special education, ENL, enrichment, and general education.

Applications will be accepted on-line only until Friday, February 14, 2025, at www.leadschools.us. In addition to completing the basic application, candidates are asked to upload a cover letter describing how they believe they meet the specification criteria listed above, as well as uploading a copy of their current résumé. We encourage candidates to visit the Merrick UFSD website to ascertain additional information about the school district.  A starting base salary in the range of $275,000 to $310,000, subject to negotiation based upon qualifications and experience, will be offered.  In addition, a regionally-competitive fringe benefit package will be offered.