Superintendent of Schools

Position Description

Superintendent of Schools

Camden Fairview Public School District Camden Arkansas

Description

The Camden Public School District (CFSD) seeks an inspiring and proven leader to serve as its

next Superintendent. The Superintendent serves as the chief executive officer of the district

reporting directly to the elected Board of Education. This leader will provide vision direction

and oversight for all aspects of district operations including academic achievement fiscal

responsibility community engagement and staff development.

The ideal candidate will be a fair-minded student-centered leader who demonstrates

exceptional integrity operational expertise and the ability to unite diverse stakeholders around a

shared vision of excellence.

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Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Educational Leadership Administration or related field.
• Valid Arkansas Superintendent License (or eligibility to obtain upon hire).

Minimum of three (3) years of successful district-level leadership with demonstrated experience in personnel management finance and operations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum instruction assessment and strategies to improve student outcomes.
• Proven record of fiscal stewardship including budget preparation and management of complex school district finances.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with the Board staff parents students and the community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality professionalism and compliance with Arkansas statutes FOIA and Board policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a successful Superintendent or Deputy/Assistant Superintendent in a

comparably sized district.

• Demonstrated success in recruiting retaining and developing talented educators and

staff.

• Experience guiding strategic planning and community engagement efforts in diverse and

dynamic communities.

• Evidence of resilience and the ability to navigate politically socially and culturally

complex environments.

• Track record of championing fairness for both students and employees ensuring that

opportunities for success are fair and accessible to all.

• Experience working collaboratively with higher education business and civic leaders to

strengthen workforce and community partnerships.

Key Leadership Characteristics

• Student-Centered Decision-making Places student achievement well-being and

equitable access to opportunities at the heart of every decision.

• Visionary and Strategic Demonstrates the ability to articulate set direction for and

execute a compelling vision for the future of CFSD.

• Fair-Minded Leadership Champions fairness ensuring all employeesregardless of

role or backgroundare treated equitably with respect and provided opportunities to

thrive.

• Ethical and Trustworthy Builds trust through transparency approachability with a

clear commitment to doing what is right for students staff and the community.

• Operationally Excellent Brings strong organizational management financial

stewardship and respect for sound governance.

• Network & Relationship Focused - Consistently builds strong relationships and

professional networks across the community to enhance the future of CFSD.