Superintendent

Follett Superintendent Profile Vision He or she works with the board of trustees to establish a clear vision, goals, and objectives for the district and create a sense of purpose that motivates everyone to achieve the shared goals you’ve determined. A well-rounded vision should encompass multiple aspects of education, including: ● Community engagement ● A student-centered approach ● Professional development ● A safe and supportive environment Communication He or she must make a concerted effort to communicate the district's needs and accomplishments in various formats, including written reports, media outreach, public meetings, and attendance at school events. He or she must communicate with board members, administrators, faculty, parents, and students to: ● Build Trust ● Align Goals ● Resolve Conflicts He or she must recognize how their policies and activities impact many distinct groups: students, staff, community members, and more. He or she must be willing to listen to and validate each group’s concerns to create solutions that yield positive outcomes for everyone in the district. Leadership He or she must possess strong leadership skills to uphold effective district-wide management. He or she is knowledgeable of the best practices for maximizing student achievement and supports teachers in the district. To ensure alignment with core beliefs and goals, he or she must have a functional understanding of the various operational systems in education, including transportation, food services, HR, and special education. Demonstrate organizational leadership in other tasks, such as: ● Establishing a positive culture across the district. ● Making critical decisions. ● Motivating and inspiring administrators, teachers, and other faculty members to continually improve. ● Ensuring organizational coherence and utilizing the team’s capabilities. ● Directing administrators to accomplish the district's goals, monitoring their progress, and evaluating their performance. ● Building strong relationships and teamwork among the executive team, administrative staff, and teachers ● Construction Management experience - preferred ● VATRE/Bond election experience - preferred ● TIA experience - preferred Strategic Planning and Operational Flexibility He or she must be able to develop short-term and long-term goals to accomplish the district's shared vision. This includes appropriately allocating resources, adapting to ever-changing circumstances, and ensuring measurable progress. As circumstances change, He or she must adapt to changes in board leadership, state and local funding, and community needs. Fiduciary Acumen He or she must have experience creating and managing multi-faceted budgets to maintain sound financial security. Able to adjust to changing budgetary requirements and restrictions as dictated by regulatory agencies or changes in the community tax base.