EMPLOYMENT
Superintendent
of Schools
Rutherford
County, North Carolina
The Rutherford County Board of Education
is seeking a Superintendent to lead the Rutherford County Schools. Candidates must have or be qualified to hold
a Superintendent license in North Carolina.
Prior experience or a doctoral degree is preferred but not
required. The individual chosen will be
required to live in Rutherford County.
Candidates should demonstrate a strong
ability in: 1) instructional and administrative leadership; 2) partnering with community members, school
personnel and government officials; 3) public relations; 4) administration and
organization; 5) long and short term planning; 6) budgeting; 7) personnel
management and staff development; 8) facility management; and 9) community
involvement.
Rutherford County is located in the
beautiful foothills of western North Carolina centrally located between
Asheville and Charlotte. The County is
famous for its natural attractions and beautiful scenery at Lake Lure and
Chimney Rock State Park. The County has
a population of approximately 63,000 people and serves roughly 9,500 students
in eighteen schools spread throughout the area.
Of those, four are high schools, three are middle schools and eleven
elementary schools. Rutherford County
Schools also has pre-school programs, after-school care programs and a middle
grade and high school alterative program.
Rutherford County Schools are governed
by an elected seven member Board of Education.
The Board of Education is consistently recognized as progressive leaders
in the community who enjoy a strong relationship with the county government and
the citizens of Rutherford County. Rutherford
County Schools has experienced positive growth over the last several years and
the Board is searching for a Superintendent who will continue this tradition.
Applications must be postmarked by