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Essex Westford School District

Job Description - Superintendent

Link to Apply: https://apply.workable.com/almaadvisorygroup/j/8A88DDEE64/

About Our District

Essex Westford School District (EWSD), established in 2017, serves roughly 4,500 students. The district

beautifully describes itself as 10 schools, 3 communities, 1 school district unified around a common

vision of growing hearts and minds, for a better today and tomorrow: every day, every way, every one.

With this inclusive spirit at the forefront, the district continues to serve the communities of Essex Town,

Essex Junction, and Westford in Vermont.

Now in its 8th year, EWSD has established itself as a pillar of these communities with schools and

programs designed to prepare students for the future. The district is working hard to meet the needs of

the students it serves and has taken bold steps to define the critical skills needed for success which are

articulated in the portrait of a graduate and has passed an equity policy that further cements its core

beliefs about inclusion and belonging for all students served by the district.

Founding Superintendent Beth Cobb has announced her retirement and the board, with support from

Alma Advisory Group, is conducting a search for the next superintendent who will build on the strong

foundation established by the prior administration and continue to strengthen EWSD by charting its path

into the future.

About the Superintendent Role

Reporting to the ten elected school board members and two student board members, the

superintendent serves as the face of the district, a leader in the community, and a champion for the

needs of EWSD students and families.

The person in this position will oversee a \$90 to \$100MM budget, make critical decisions to advance

academic achievement, improve and maximize the district\'s effectiveness, unify key stakeholders, and

build trust throughout the community. They will bring the vision and leadership skills necessary to build

on existing successes while tackling challenges and opportunities. The superintendent should possess

the cultural competence to embrace and leverage the unique strengths of all schools while maintaining a

keen focus on accelerating learning for all students.

Key Responsibilities (The What)

Establish a clear vision and strategy that ensures students attain the skills needed to succeed

? Partner with students, staff, families and the EWSD Board to develop a vision for EWSD that will

guide us into the next 5 to 10 years.

? Oversee the implementation of innovative instructional strategies aimed at improving student

outcomes and academic achievement.

? Ensure that EWSD\'s mission, vision, and key priorities are clearly communicated, well

understood and that they resonate with all stakeholders, providing a sense of purpose and

direction.

? Create excitement and enthusiasm, motivating others to invest in the journey and stay focused

on achieving long-term goals.

? Lead by example in demonstrating commitment and passion for the future of the district.

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Develop a human resource leadership model that prioritizes equity, efficiency and effectiveness

? Ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and articulated throughout the

organization.

? Identify opportunities for cross-functional collaboration, leadership growth, and alignment of

teams to improve efficiency and support.

? Attract, recruit, retain, develop, and inspire highly qua lified, effective, and diverse staff in every

layer of the organization.

? Assess the leadership teams skills, identify development needs, and provide feedback and

support to improve practice, build capacity, and maximize talent.

Serve as a visible culture builder that strengthens and nurtures environments that are trustworthy,

inclusive, accessible and welcoming for all members of the community

? Serve as a daily role model for districtwide values, demonstrating integrity, respect, accountability

and collaboration in every interaction.

? Foster a work environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every

employee feels respected, seen, valued and empowered.

? Inspire and engage employees by being visible and recognizing contributions, providing regular

feedback and creating opportunities for professional growth and personal development.

? Build trust throu