2027-28 Superintendent Position

Newport School District; Sau; On-site; PKR 33,287,000 - 41,609,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport School District in Newport NH seeks a collaborative educational leader to serve as superintendent. The candidate will be a student-centered instructional leader with a track record of improving academic performance and supporting teachers, principals, and students.

Qualifications include state certification, a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in education or administration, and extensive teaching and administrative experience across levels.

Qualifications

• State Certification as required for position
• Bachelor's and Master's degrees in education/administration
• Extensive teaching and administrative experience across multiple grade levels

Responsibilities

• Lead district-wide curriculum and instruction improvements to raise student outcomes
• Oversee district operations, budgeting and facility planning
• Collaborate with the School Board and administrators to implement professional development and district initiatives

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Effective communicator

Budget management

Curriculum & instruction

Data-informed decisions

Literacy & math focus

Educational leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Master's degree in Educational Administration

Job description

The rural community of Newport, NH is seeking a collaborative educational leader to facilitate the ongoing process of improving and maintaining academic performance. We seek a superintendent who is a student-centered instructional leader committed to the continuous growth of teachers, leaders, and students. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction, data-informed decision making, professional learning, effective instructional practices, and systems that support student achievement, particularly in literacy and mathematics.

The Newport School District is located in the Dartmouth/Sunapee region, close to Concord, top-tier medical facilities, with opportunities for higher education, access to the arts, and four-season outdoor sports.

Known as a school community that works together to cultivate and enrich student success, this is a great area to raise a family, where friendliness and cooperation is demonstrated daily.

Our school district has two campuses that serve approximately 600 students. The Superintendent manages 200 employees with an executive leadership team.

These small schools, where every student is seen and valued, provide a quality curriculum that supports all students, multiple extended learning opportunities, and runs a first-class Career and Technical Center.

The successful candidate will have the following skill sets which can be leveraged to effectively lead our school district:

• Strong transparent communicator who shares communication openly, proactively, and respectfully with all stakeholders.
• Develops and empower principals and educators as instructional leaders.
• Financial acumen and proficiency in effectively developing and managing budgets
• Leadership in development and implementation of curriculum to improve student outcomes.

Interested candidates should apply with a letter of interest, current resume, college transcripts, a copy of certification and three current letters of reference.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the School Board.

Note:The above description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of current trends in research and practices in public education.

Demonstrated competence in leadership, management, interpersonal relations and communications.

Ability to maintain and instill high standards of ethics and integrity.

Knowledge of teaching methods, educational pedagogy and behavioral management methods successful in school environments at all levels.

Knowledge of administration and supervision concepts.

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, students, professional staff and other employees, etc.

Ability to organize and coordinate work.

Ability to develop and implement projects.

Ability to prepare oral or written communications for distribution to the Board of Education, employees, students and parents.

Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.

Ability to ensure that responsible administrators address student disciplinary matters in an effective, consistent and fair manner in accordance with applicable law and Board policies.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.

Ability to plan and implement professional development for administrators and teaching staff.

Ability to anticipate and address problems that may arise in a resourceful and consistent manner.

Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Certifications/License:

State Certification as required for position

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.

Experience:

Extensive successful teaching experience, preferably in more than one grade level.

Extensive successful administration experience, preferably both as a school building and central office administrator.