Silver Grove Independent Schools. Superintendent Position. Application

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1 Silver Grove Independent Schools Superintendent Position Application

2 Superintendent Position The Silver Grove Independent Board of Education is seeking a passionate educational leader who has strong proven leadership skills to continue the tradition of student achievement as the District s next Superintendent. The successful candidate should have administrative experience and be an instructional leader with central office experience a plus as well as experience with budgeting, school finances and facility planning. Along with being an innovator and an effective motivator, candidates should possess a strong working knowledge of current Kentucky Education System threads including best practice for enhancing student achievement. It is important for the candidate to have the ability to effectively communicate and meet the needs of all staff in a fair and consistent manner that promotes teamwork. Being a small District, the Superintendent s contract for employment is full time and the candidate must be willing to take on many duties with a small Central Office staff who work in the capacity of part time. Additionally, candidates will be expected to have excellent people skills and be actively involved in working with the Silver Grove community as well as possess strong morals, ethics, honesty and integrity Silver Grove bordering the Ohio River is located just across the river from Cincinnati in Campbell County. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a Kentucky Superintendent s certification to apply. Starting salary anticipated at $90,000 or a negotiable salary will be offered with the contract to begin July 1, APPLICATION To apply, send seven copies of all of the following: A cover letter/introduction, resume, application form, responses to eight questions, current certification, two (2) letters of recommendation. All seven completed application packets must be returned via United Parcel Service or FedX and sent by which a signature is required to: Silver Grove Superintendent Search Attention: Ms. Melanie Pelle (Chairperson) 108 West 3 rd Street Silver Grove, Kentucky, 41085

3 SILVER GROVE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Application For Superintendent School District 1. Personal Information: Respond to all items. Name First Middle Last Home Address Telephone City State Zip Business Address Telephone City State Zip Cell Phone 2. Present Position: Respond to each item. If you are unemployed, list such as title. If you are not currently employed in a public school position, list your current position, not the most recent school position and provide as complete data as possible Since Employing Institution Telephone Address Street City State Zip Total Pupils Enrolled District: and School (if principal): Present Salary $ Length of Present Contract Expiration Date Date Available Reason for leaving present position Name of immediate supervisor* Phone-Business Phone-Residence * No Employer will be contacted without prior notification of the candidate.

4 3. Experience: List in consecutive order beginning with the next most recent position following the position listed in Section 2. Include both administrative and teaching experience. List the district size if you worked at the district level or school size if you worked at the school level and the number of individuals supervised for each position. Dates Position, Institution Location Supervisor Name and Supervisor s Phone From: To: Reason for leaving (Please be specific): (Home) Number Students: Dates Position, Institution Location Supervisor Name and Supervisor s Phone From: To: Reason for leaving (Please be specific): (Home) Number Students: Dates Position, Institution Location Supervisor Name and Supervisor s Phone From: To: Reason for leaving (Please be specific): (Home) Number Students: Dates Position, Institution Location Supervisor Name and Supervisor s Phone From: To: Reason for leaving (Please be specific): (Home) Number Students: 4. Education: List all graduate and undergraduate work and degrees earned. Name of School Date of Degree Degree, or Hours Major Minor Undergraduate Institutions

5 Graduate Institutions 5. References: * List the names of persons who are familiar with your character, work, personality and work habits. Feel free to attach a list of additional references. Name Official Position Telephone Telephone (Residence) *No reference will be contacted without prior notification of the candidate Background Check and Information: In addition to the following information, a thorough background check may be made at the option of the Governing Board. If additional space is needed, begin your explanation here and attach additional sheets and clearly identify as 6. Background Check and Information: A, B, C and D respectively. YES answers to the following questions will not necessarily result in denial of employment. The District will consider all the circumstances, including the date and nature of events which have led to

6 the actions described below. Your written explanation will assist the District in determining your eligibility and suitability for employment. A. Have you ever been convicted of, admitted committing, pleaded no contest to, or are you awaiting trial for any crime (excluding only minor traffic violations not involving any allegation of drug or alcohol impairment)? If you answer YES you must provide dates of the proceedings, the name and address of the court where the proceedings occurred, a statement of the accusation against you and the final disposition of the case(s). Yes No Explanation: B. Have you ever been dismissed (fired) from any job, or resigned at the request of your employer, or while charges against you or an investigation of your behavior was pending? You must answer YES even if the matter was later resolved with any form of settlement or severance agreement, regardless of its terms. If you answer YES you must provide the date of termination of employment, the name, address and telephone number of the employer(s) and a statement of the alleged reasons for termination. Yes No Explanation: C. Have you ever had any license or certificate of any kind (teaching certificate or otherwise) revoked or suspended, or have you in any way been sanctioned by, or is any charge or complaint now pending against you before any licensing, certification or other regulatory agency or body, public or private? If you answer YES you must provide the dates of proceedings, name, address and telephone number of the agency or body where proceedings took place, a statement of the accusations against you, the final disposition and/or current status of the charge or complaint. Yes No Explanation: D. Are you now being investigated for any alleged misconduct or other alleged grounds for discipline by any licensing, certification or other regulatory body (teacher certification or otherwise) or by your current or any previous employer? If you answer YES you must provide the name, address and telephone number of the employer or licensing body and a statement of the accusations against you. Yes No

7 Explanation: 7. Consent To Conduct Background Investigation And Release: I understand that in order for the District to determine my eligibility, qualifications, and suitability for employment as Superintendent, the District may conduct a background investigation. This investigation may include asking my current and any former employers and educational institutions I have attended and other individuals about my education, training, experience, qualifications, job performance, professional conduct and evaluations, as well as confirming my dates of employment or enrollment, positions held, reasons for leaving employment, whether I could be rehired, reasons for not rehiring (if applicable) and similar information. I hereby give my consent for any employer or educational institution to release any information requested in connection with this background investigation. I grant permission for a criminal records check. I release, hold harmless and agree not to sue or file any claim of any kind against any current or former employer or educational institution, and any officer or employee of either, that in good faith furnishes honest written or oral references requested by the District to complete its background investigation. I understand that knowingly providing false information on this application may subject me to sanctions, up to, and including dismissal. Please fill out the Search Questions on the next page. Please send the Search Questions in with the Application. Applicant Signature Date Type or Print Full Name Please return the copies to: Superintendent Search Attention: Ms. Melanie Pelle (Chairperson) Silver Grove Independent Schools 108 West 3rd Street Silver Grove, Kentucky, 41085

8 Search Questions 1. How would you describe your leadership style in areas such as: personnel management/ motivation/ decision-making/ delegation/ communication, etc? 2. What are the elements of a good public relations program? How have you implemented such a program? 3. What is the role of the school board and the role of the superintendent, and how do they relate? 4. What is the superintendent s role in instruction? 5. What are the elements of good staff morale and how would you influence these elements? 6. How does a school system ensure adequate revenue? How would you describe your fiscal management style? Give one or two illustrations, if possible. 7. Describe either your personal experience or your thoughts regarding the successful implementation and operation of a school system using school-based decision-making. 8. Describe your method of evaluating personnel and programs.