Overview
Fall Mountain Regional School District invites applications for the position of Superintendent of schools.
Fall Mountain Regional School District is located in beautiful southwestern New Hampshire and includes the towns of Acworth, Alstead, Charlestown, Langdon and Walpole. The District consists of 12 schools, which include a comprehensive high school, three middle schools, seven elementary schools and an early learning center for preschool students. We serve approximately 1425 students and employ 450 staff members. Our towns have a rich history and culture with a collective population of 12,364 encompassing 170 square miles. The district is progressive and innovative and our teachers and support staff are highly committed to the education and success of our students.
The Superintendent shall serve as the executive officer of the school district, be responsible for the overall administrative and leadership services of the SAU, and perform the duties specified in the NH Administrative Rules Ed 302.01 and 302.02, including planning and managing the administrative and leadership services in the district within statutory requirements, state administrative rules, and district policy.

SAU 60 Highlights

• Passionate, dedicated, accessible staff and administration
• Access to multiple and diverse educational opportunities (JROTC, CTE, advanced studies, extra curricular opportunities)
• Small towns with strong sense of community within the district
• Strong digital learning environment with 1:1 access to technology
• Access to natural resources and outdoor programs

Desired Areas of Strength

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with an ability to build consensus with stakeholder groups
• Collaborative educational leader with demonstrated ability in the areas of strategic planning, school improvement, staff and curriculum development and supervision of instruction
• Understands, creates, and employs appropriate structures, processes, and procedures to improve climate and culture
• Dedicated advocate for public education with a history of ensuring achievement for all students in a diverse community
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, colleagues, employees and the general public
• Maintains and applies a broad understanding of financial management principles to implement decisions that are fiscally sound and support strategic plans

Desired Personal Qualities

• Strong communicator
• Integrity
• Honest and respectful
• Student centered
• Ability to make difficult decisions in the face of opposition
• Innovative and inspirational
• Concern for the wellbeing of others

General Qualification Requirements

• Skills competencies and knowledge outlined in NH Administrative Rules Ed 506.01
• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study or Doctorate degree (preferred)
• Three (3) or more years experience as a school administrator. Previous experience as an assistant superintendent or superintendent preferred.
• NH superintendent certification or proof of eligibility
• Valid Driver’s license
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable

• Position Type: Full-time
• Positions Available: 1
• Salary: $ 120,000 to $ 150,000 Per Year

• Job Category : Administrator > Superintendent

Location Description

Fall Mountain Regional School District is located in beautiful southwestern New Hampshire and includes the towns of Acworth, Alstead, Charlestown, Langdon and Walpole. The District consists of 12 schools, which include a comprehensive high school, three middle schools, seven elementary schools and an early learning center for preschool students. We serve approximately 1425 students and employ 450 staff members. Our towns have a rich history and culture with a collective population of 12,364 encompassing 170 square miles. The district is progressive and innovative and our teachers and support staff are highly committed to the education and success of our students. Learn more about us...

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fall Mountain Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Application Requirements
   
  • Letter of interest
  • Resume
  • Three current (within last six months) letters of reference
  • Three separate statements of philosophy: education, management, and leadership
  • Verification of degrees and certifications
  At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred Advanced Studies degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions

This employer has requested that ALL applicants answer the following questions. It IS highly recommended that you type ANY essays IN a word processing program, save them, AND THEN paste them ON the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Three separate statements of philosophy- philosophy of education, philosophy of management and philosophy of leadership
  Long Essay (Answer limited TO 4000 characters, including spaces)

Contact Information

• Michele Munson , TBG Consultant
• NHSBA
• 25 Triangle Park Drive, Suite 101
• Concord, New Hampshire 03301

• Phone: (603) 731-1087
• Email: click here