The Charles County Public Schools system serves students living in Charles County, Maryland, the gateway to Southern Maryland. Conveniently situated about 25 miles south of Washington, D.C., Charles County offers a short drive to the nation's capital and a great variety of things to see and do. 

Charles County is a family-oriented community that blends s a perfect balance of suburban and rural living options, with access to waterways and 300 miles of waterfront shoreline. The county is conveniently located near accredited institutions of higher education including the University of Maryland, Washington, D.C., colleges and universities, and the College of Southern Maryland. 

Charles County is rich in history, and with an estimated population of 163,257 it has been one of the fastest-growing counties in Maryland over the past decade. Charles County has the 23rd highest median household income in the nation, ample recreational opportunities, a low crime rate, and a strong economy. 

Charles County Public Schools serves 27,000 students in 37 schools: 22 elementary schools, eight middle schools, and seven high schools. The school system has the strong support of its parents and community and a cooperative relationship with the county, sheriff's office, health department, and other agencies. 

Education Week has recognized Maryland as fourth in the nation for providing the highest quality public education to its children. Charles County Public Schools, one of 24 school systems in Maryland, is a world-class district with high-performing students, well-maintained and equipped facilities, and highly qualified staff. Excellence in education makes Charles County one of the best places to live, work and raise children. 

The position will start on July 1, 2021, upon the retirement of the current Superintendent, who has served for two terms. 

The ideal candidate will be: 

• An experienced instructional leader who has demonstrated success in improving all student achievement by placing students first, embracing technology, and understanding the challenges of a changing rural/suburban, economically and culturally diverse school system. 
• A consensus builder who will listen and communicate effectively and honestly with all stakeholders; is able to build support for the public schools and will be visible and active in Charles County schools and community. 
• An innovative, transparent, open minded leader who is committed to educational equity/diversity and will guide a high achieving school system by implementing strategies to promote continued academic growth. 
• A passionate advocate with superior interpersonal skills who can successfully collaborate with a highly engaged and diverse community of students, parents, staff, educators, citizens, business partners, and elected officials. 
• An administrator with proven financial and budgeting skills who will set priorities, assess needs, and direct the allocation of resources to advance the system's goals and can articulate the needs to the public and funding officials. 
• A decisive administrator who respects the role of the Board of Education, motivates and empowers staff; recognizes success; promotes accountability; is committed to ethical decision making, and accepts ultimate responsibility.

The deadline for first consideration is April 12, 2021.