POSTION DESCRIPTIONS

MABE provides expert assistance to local boards who are searching for new superintendents. The goal is to provide high quality services at a reasonable cost. A presentation on the search process itself is available to boards who are getting ready to conduct a seach. In addition, MABE has a corps of trained search consultants led by Bea Gordon that is available to work with individual boards on a fee-for-service basis.

For further information, please contact Bea Gordon or Carl Smith at the MABE Office.

Maryland Superintendent License Information

From the Code of Maryland Regulations

13A.12.04.03.03 Superintendents.

The requirements for certification as a superintendent, deputy superintendent, associate superintendent, assistant superintendent or equivalent position are that the applicant shall:

A. Meet the requirements for certification in early childhood education, elementary education or a secondary education area;

B. Have a master's degree from an accredited institution;

C. Have 3 years of successful teaching experience and 2 years of administrative or supervisory experience; and

D. Have successfully completed a 2-year program with graduate courses in administration and supervision in an institution or institutions approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the State Superintendent of Schools. Graduate work under §B may be applied toward the requirements of this section, provided that a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate work is presented.

Assistant State Superintendent
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Certification and Accreditation
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(410) 767-0385

Maryland Association of Boards of Education
Superintendent Search Service
621 Ridgely Avenue, Suite 300
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
800-841-8197
Bea Gordon, Director of Communications and Outreach

Cecil County Search Status

Elkton, Maryland (April 1, 2008) – The Cecil County Board of Education met to review the status of the superintendent search.  Throughout the process, the Board has been committed to a deliberative and open process that will result in the best superintendent for Cecil County Public Schools.   They spent much needed time selecting the search consultants, gathering stakeholder input, and developing the criteria.

With the requirements of a July 1 deadline for appointment, the Board has been aware from the beginning that their timeline was very ambitious.   Keeping the children of CCPS at the forefront of its decisions, the Board discussed the merits of proceeding with the current timeline or extending the search and appointing an interim.  After thoughtful deliberation, the Board has decided to extend the search to next school year and appoint an interim superintendent.

 This decision does not reflect on the quality of applicants.  All completed applications will be kept on file until a new timeline is developed.  At that time, applicants will be contacted regarding search status.  The Board appreciates the time and effort of everyone who submitted applications. 

Questions should be directed to Bea Gordon at bgordon@mabe.org

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Queen Anne’s County, Maryland

Queen Anne’s County Board of Education seeks a highly qualified superintendent for rural 7,790 student Pre K-12 district located on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A successful instructional leader who has demonstrated the ability to improve student performance; identify and narrow achievement gaps; and understands the need for high quality special education, vocational and technical programs as well as advance placement and dual enrollment

• A seasoned administrator and supervisor who can build and support a strong team of staff; has been successful attracting and retaining highly qualified teachers and administrators who reflect the diversity of the district’s schools; and  defines high expectations for self and others

• An excellent manager with strong administrative, budget, and financial experience; effective organizational skills; and the ability to evaluate programs and systems to make well-reasoned decisions to improve efficiency and effectiveness

• An open and inclusive communicator who values input from all stakeholders; is  effective building strong relationships with and among the board, staff, students, parents, and community; is visible in the schools and; becomes an active and involved member of the Queen Anne’s County community

• A politically savvy advocate who understands and values the culture of a small rural community and can work collaboratively with state and local elected officials to benefit the students and school system of Queen Anne’s County

• An ethical leader who holds high standards of integrity, honesty and courage and encourages and expects those traits in others; upholds the traditional values of the community; is an advocate of Character Counts; and a positive role model for students and staff both personally and professionally

Must hold or qualify for Maryland Superintendent’s license.

Salary Minimum:	$140,000
Screening Begins:	April 10, 2008
Start Date:	July 1, 2008

Click here for application

Kroll Background Check Release Form

For additional information on this position, please contact Bea Gordon, Lead Consultant, at bgordon@mabe.org.