What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent of Schools position at Broadalbin-Perth Central School District?
District/Company:
Broadalbin-Perth Central School District
Location:
Broadalbin, NY
Position Description:
The Board of Education of the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District invites qualified, forward-thinking educational leaders to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools. Located at the foothills of the Adirondacks in Fulton, Montgomery, and Saratoga counties, Broadalbin-Perth is a high-performing district serving approximately 1,600 students across four schools on two campuses.
Broadalbin-Perth has a 96% graduation rate, 15 consecutive years of voter-approved budgets, a $44.7 million general fund budget, and is currently in the construction phase of a $37.8 million capital project to modernize facilities and academic spaces.
The Board seeks an authentic, courageous leader to preserve successful programs while guiding the district into its next chapter. The ideal candidate will maintain healthy Board-superintendent boundaries, lead a high-performing administrative team, and advocate effectively with NYSED and state leaders.
All applications and candidate identities will remain strictly confidential throughout the review and initial interview process. Please direct any questions regarding the application process to the Board of Education at bpboe@bpcsd.org.
Qualifications:
Required Credentials & Experience:
- Possession of or eligibility for New York State School District Leader (SDL) or School District Administrator (SDA) certification.
- Minimum of five (5) years of tenured building-level leadership experience.
- Proven track record as a central office leader, district-level administrator, or principal.
- Demonstrated financial, operational, and administrative competence.
Desired Leadership Qualities:
- Strategic Vision: Capacity to establish a clear 5-year vision, lead positive change, preserve core programs, and thoughtfully question assumptions.
- Stakeholder Credibility: Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with staff, families, and community members while maintaining clear Board-superintendent boundaries.
- Executive Management: Track record of developing high-performing teams, making tough personnel decisions, and managing capital projects.
- State & Fiscal Expertise: Deep understanding of public school finance, labor relations, state reporting, NYSED advocacy, and innovative curriculum leadership.
- Advanced degree in educational leadership preferred.
Salary Range:
$185,000–$200,000 salary with a three-year agreement and comprehensive benefits package.
Position Available:
03/26/2027
Application Deadline:
11/06/2026
Contact Information:
Online Application: https://bit.ly/469g0XT
Contact: Broadalbin-Perth Board of Education – Ed Szumowski, President Email Inquiries: candidate@bpcsd.org
Required Submission Materials: Formal letter of interest, current resume, online application, copies of NYS SDL/SDA certifications, academic transcripts, and three (3) current letters of recommendation.
Salary : $185,000 - $200,000