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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailPosition Description for Cumberland County Schools Fayetteville North Carolina
The Cumberland County Board of Education in Fayetteville North Carolina is seeking a highly qualified leader to serve as Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position by July 1 2025.
McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Education in identifying and screening the candidates.
Enrollment: 49000
Location: 132 miles east of Charlotte North Carolina
The Qualifications
Experience/Background a preference for the next leader of Cumberland County Schools is to have experience working at all levels of education including someone who has been a teacher Principal and Superintendent. The new superintendent should understand school system finances and budgeting. It is also important to have knowledge of current academic issues and the dynamics of what makes Cumberland County unique.
Communicator The new superintendent must demonstrate transparency by being able to communicate with all stakeholders. A willingness to listen and project honesty integrity and trust will help sustain positive relationships between the board and all constituencies.
Problem Solver The new superintendent should have the ability to identify strong leadership skills develop accountability plans and possess confidence in decision making processes. It is imperative to come into the system with a vision for improving all aspects of the system in a clear and methodical manner and have the courage to address all issues.
Educational knowledge Having a proven track record of leading low performing schools to success is very important. The new superintendent must have knowledge of school turnaround practices that will move all Cumberland County Schools to success. It is important to be wellversed in educational research and understand how curriculum and instruction work together to improve teaching and learning.
Studentcentered The new superintendent should ensure that students are always the #1 focus for all work in Cumberland County. Understanding how to motivate teachers faculty parents and students will lead to developing policies and procedures that meet the needs of everyone.
Salary: $250000 $300000 (Commensurate with candidates skills and experience)
Search Timeline:
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C.
11725 Arbor Street Suite 220
Omaha NE 68144
Consultants: Dr. Barry Carroll
The Cumberland County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex age national origin or disability and when needed will provide reasonable accommodationsto applicants and employees. Anyone requesting reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.
Full-Time