Superintendent - Howard County Public School System, MD

Position Description for Superintendent of Schools of Howard County Public School System, Howard County, Maryland

Essential Skills and Responsibilities/Qualifications/Terms of Employment/Evaluation:

The Board of Education of the Howard County Public School System, Ellicott City, Maryland, is seeking a highly qualified visionary Superintendent to lead the District. The Superintendent will serve as a student oriented and transformational leader who will successfully address the concerns and issues communicated by the entire school community and residents throughout the County. The Howard County Board of Education and Howard County Public School System is dedicated to creating a culture of learning and continuous improvement that provides every child with a high quality, rich, and rigorous education, through a system of integrated schools in which every school represents a strong, diverse, and vibrant community of learners. With a mission of ensuring the academic success and social-emotional well-being for each student in an inclusive and nurturing environment that closes opportunity gaps, the System serves more than 57,000 students across 78 schools and programs.

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Education in identifying and screening the candidates. Please refrain from contacting the Board or System directly.

Location: 18 miles from Baltimore-Washington International Airport

Salary: The salary for this integral leadership position begins at $276,000

THE FULL LISTING OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, QUALIFICATIONS, TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND EVALUATION CAN BE LOCATED AT WWW.MACNJAKE.COM AND WWW.HCPSS.ORG.

Qualifications:

1. Commitment to education and dedication to the Howard County Public School System’s Mission and Vision by demonstrating the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels.
2. Demonstrated passion and belief that all students can achieve success through education.
3. Capability to work independently, develop strategies, and build alliances to reach stated professional development goals.
4. Strong written, oral communication, and public speaking skills.
5. Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work cooperatively with diverse types of personalities, background, and perspectives.
6. Demonstrated ability to multitask effectively and prioritize strategically.
7. Openness to feedback and willingness to take personal responsibility.
8. A track record of distinguished success in educational and organizational leadership.
9. Experience in teaching and leading adults in a school-based setting.
10. Central office, school administration and teaching experience.
11. Demonstrated success with curriculum, personnel management, school finance and strategic planning.
12. Strong leadership and communication skills.
13. High self-awareness, humility, and integrity; personally driven to learn and grow.
14. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion for every community in the county through the vision and actions.  

Additional Requirements:

1. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
2. State Mandated Qualifications:
   1. Have a master’s degree from an institute of higher education;
   2. Have 3 years of satisfactory teaching experience and 2 years of satisfactory administrative or supervisory experience in a PreK-12 school setting; and
   3. Submit a minimum of 24 credits of post-master's graduate coursework in educational administration and supervision to include a balance of course work in the following:
      1. Developing and Articulating Shared Vision;
      2. Organizational Management;
      3. Promoting and Maintaining a Positive School Culture and Instructional Program for Learning;
      4. Demonstrating Values and Ethics of Leadership; and
      5. Collaboration with Diverse Stakeholders.
   4. Holds a valid State of Maryland Superintendent Certificate or eligibility to hold a superintendent certification based on COMAR § 13A.12.04.03.

Search Timeline: TIMELINE IS SUBJECT TO REVISION IF REQUIRED:

• Closing date for applications: April 11, 2024
• Board of Education selects finalists to interview: May 2, 2024
• Board of Education semi-finalist interviews: May 8 and May 10, 2024
• Finalists Interviews with the Board of Education: May 17 and May 18, 2024
• Selection of new Superintendent: Early June
• Start date: July 1, 2024 preferred