Appointment on or about July 1, 2017. The Brownsville Area School District Board of Directors and the Intermediate Unit 1 Executive Search Services invite outstanding educational leaders to apply for the position of Superintendent. The Brownsville Area School District Board of Directors is looking for a dynamic, visionary person to lead us in the 21st century. Enrollment approximately 1,600; grades K-12.
PA letter of eligibility required, five years administrative experience, strong academic background, experience managing an administrative team, ability and desire to lead and manage multiple tasks, ability to function as the CEO and leader of the Brownsville Area School District. Doctorate preferred but not required. Successful candidate will be a strong leader with the ability to inspire, motivate and lead staff and the community toward achieving district goals. Experience in school finance, budgeting and cost-effectiveness strategies with the capacity to maximize human and financial resources. Knowledge of and skilled in administering school code, policies and administrative procedures with consistency. Maintains a high standard of ethics and effectively communicates with and engages all district stakeholders to promote close cooperation between parents, teachers and other school district staff. Salary negotiable and will be competitive, based on training and experience, qualifications and meeting board criteria including but not limited to the skills listed above.
Please send cover letter, resume, application, PA Letter of Eligibility, sealed university transcripts, Act 24 form, and Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances that are dated within one year, to Mr. Charles F. Mahoney III, Intermediate Unit 1, Attn: Superintendent Search, One Intermediate Drive, Coal Center, PA 15423-9642 by no later than Friday, March 3, 2017. All questions can be directed to Charles.Mahoney@iu1.org or by calling 724-938-3241, extension 231. EOE.
For more detailed information about this position, please refer to the Invitation to Apply. More information about the Brownsville Area School District is available in this District Profile and at their website.
The application can be found at the following link: BASD Superintendent Application*
*Please note- On Page 6 of the application, candidates must select one of the following topics and write an essay on the topic. The topics include:
- 1. The Most Important Qualities of an Outstanding Educator
- 2. My Philosophy of Student Discipline
- 3. The Most Important Qualities of an Outstanding Leader
- 4. Essential Elements of Instruction, Administration or Area of Certification
The Act 24 Form (PDE-6004 Form) is available from the Pennsylvania Department of Education
The links to the websites for the clearances are located below:
Act 34 (PA Criminal Clearance)