SUPERINTENDENT The Nantucket School Committee Nantucket, Massachusetts
The Nantucket School Committee is inviting applications from exceptional school leaders who are eager to work with a dedicated staff of professionals in a community that is supportive of its public schools.
The following qualities and experiences have been identified as essential characteristics to successfully lead the Nantucket Public Schools:
• A creative educator who will guide and sustain a strong instructional program by involving, inspiring and challenging the district’s professionals and mobilizing community support to create a comprehensive educational vision for the district.
• A team builder committed to diversity who will work collaboratively with all constituent groups to enhance the district’s mission to raise academic expectations for all students.
• An open communicator who will engage all constituent groups by being visible, accessible and responsive in developing positive relationships through an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.
• An astute administrator with a proven record of achievement in similar districts who is a prudent fiscal manager, a positive negotiator and a thoughtful long-range planner. This individual must also be comfortable in delegating responsibility while maintaining accountability.
• A person of intellect, integrity and character who is eager to make a long-term commitment to our district, who is excited by our challenges and who is eager to work with staff, students, the community and the School Committee by sharing a common vision of excellence for our schools.
It is expected that candidates will have considerable experience in teaching and administrative leadership, preferably in a central office and, while not an absolute, hold a doctoral degree. It is required that candidates have or are eligible for certification as a School Administrator in Massachusetts.
To Apply:
All documents must be received prior to February 15th, 2010. Send cover letter, résumé, and three letters of refer¬ence, transcripts and current certification to:
Dr. Robert Pellicone, Superintendent 10 Surfside Road Nantucket, MA 02554Or Email:
superintendent@nps.K12.ma.usAn Equal Opportunity Employer
Nantucket Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, homelessness or disability in admis¬sion to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities.