DATE POSTED:  July 10,2023

BEGINNING DATE:  September 1, 2023

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL SATURDAY, JULY 15, 2023 AT NOON

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Minimum Master's Degree in Education from an accredited college or university
• Must Possess a Current New Mexico Public Education Department Administrator's License
• Experience as a School Administrator
• Adeptness at Verbal & Written Communications
• Excellent Public Relations Skills
• Demonstrate a High Degree of Staff Relations Expertise
• Abililty to Perform Essential Job Task Functions & Requirements

Preferred Qualifications for Superintendent of Schools:

Leadership & Governance:

• Demonstrates leadership style that is collaborative and visionary in all aspects of grades PreK- 12 grades
• Dedication to develop strategic plans to improve effective and efficient operations for all stakeholders
• Commitment to an educational philosophy and mission in order to achieve excellence in academics, while providing a safe and respectful environmnet for all stakeholders
• Dedication to continued professional development for the faculty and staff
• Proven record of organizing effective partnerships with the educational environment, state organizations, government agencies, and the community

Instruction and Student Services

• Demonstrates an understanding and enthusiasm of quality instructional programs to create a student-focused learning environment
• Understanding of the technological services in correlation with the delivery of education
• Demonstrates support and consideration for diversity programs with the understanding of student services and the correlation of contributing to success
• Experience in the deployment of educational achievement initiatives 

Planning, Facilities, & Finance

• Demonstrates proficiency in meeting the challenges to plan, guide, and manage the developmental changes in an educational environment
• Visionary leadership in the development and implementation of a strategic master plan
• Proficiency in budgeting and ability to effectively advocate for local, state, and federal funding

Personal Characteristics

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Success in fostering and developing a climate that values and respects diversity
• Proven ability in team-building and promoting an interrelated environment to enhance a partnership for the success of students, staff, and the community

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Board of Education for the Artesia Public Schools District
• Administers local Board of Education policies, state laws, and federal regulations
• Responsible for the overall administration and educational leadership of the school district
• Accountable for the staff hiring and management, student achievement, school district business, budget management, expenditures of funds, dissemination of information, and District communication  

Application Deadline:  JULY 15, 2023 AT NOON

HOW TO APPLY

• Complete the internal application ONLINE to be considered for this position
• Only current employees of the Artesia Public Schools are eligible to apply at this time
• Submit a letter of interest, resume, and a statement of your vision for the District and how you would pursue that vision via email to:

                                                   ARTESIA BOARD OF EDUCATION

                                                     C/O Mykol HOrner

                                                     mhorner@bulldogs.org

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY-The Artesia Public Schools District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  Applications are considered without regard to race, gender, creed, age, national origin, or disability in compliance with Federal and State laws.