Superintendent of Schools, Merrick, NY

The Board of Education of the Merrick UFSD is seeking a Superintendent of Schools to begin on July 1, 2025. They are looking for an outstanding and visionary educational leader, who possesses knowledge of curriculum, instruction, personnel, special education, school finance, and school safety and security. Ideally, the candidate should have experience as a classroom teacher and building and central office administrator. Moreover, the successful candidate must possess NYS Certification as a School District Administrator or School District Leader. The Board of Education is offering a regionally competitive salary and benefits package. The successful candidate will be: A strong, approachable, and collaborative leader with excellent listening and communication skills, who is also experienced in providing leadership in improving an already high-achieving school district. A visionary, instructional, and motivational leader with experience as a classroom teacher, building administrator, and central office administrator, and who is also highly visible in schools, classrooms, and the community. An experienced administrator with the ability to build relationships with all constituent groups, including the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, and has an appreciation for the Merrick community, culture and lifestyle, as well as staff and parent involvement. A forward-thinking, confident, and decisive administrator with knowledge of the New York State Department of Education policies and procedures, as well as experience with curriculum, instruction, personnel, supervision, budget management, and school safety and security. An established and reputable leader, with a love for children, and knowledge of programs that will enable all children to learn and grow, including but not limited to subgroups such as, special education, ENL, enrichment, and general education. Applications will be accepted on-line only until Friday, February 14, 2025, at

www.leadschools.us

. In addition to completing the basic application, candidates are asked to upload a cover letter describing how they believe they meet the specification criteria listed above, as well as uploading a copy of their current résumé.

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