SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - AUBURN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
AUBURN, MAINE
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 26, 2024
START DATE: July 1, 2024
The Auburn School Committee is seeking an innovative and exemplary leader to serve as their next Superintendent of Schools.
Auburn is the fifth largest city in Maine, a diverse community located on the banks of the Androscoggin River and nestled in the foothills of Western Maine.
The Auburn School Department currently enrolls 3,200 students in six Pre-K-6 Elementary Schools, one Middle School, a new state-of-the-art 9-12 High School that houses a satellite CTE program from our twin city of Lewiston, and a 9-12 Alternative School. Auburn Schools proudly rank highly against national standards.
The Auburn School Committee will hire a strong visionary leader to lead its schools. This position offers the opportunity to join a faculty, staff, and administration focused on continuous improvement and best practices across an engaged and supportive district.
Critical Competencies:
- Student and learning focused
- Collaborative and distributive leadership
- Innovative and forward thinker
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to the interests of and experience working transparently with all stakeholders including students, staff, parents and the community
- Strong foundation in curriculum, instruction assessment and educational best practices
- Extensive knowledge of school finance, budget development and the ability to secure resources needed to support district schools and initiatives
- An understanding of the social and emotional needs of both students and staff, as well as experience working with a diverse community and creating an equitable climate of respect, belonging and safety
- Competent knowledge and understanding of federal and Maine state school law
- An advanced graduate degree is preferred and a Master’s Degree is required. This position offers a regionally competitive salary and benefits package.
Eligibility for Maine superintendent certification (010) is required.
To Apply, Contact:
Auburn Superintendent Search
c/o Maine School Management Association
49 Community Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
Tel: 1-800-660-8484
Email: msma@msmaweb.com
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