The Regional School District No. 6 Board of Education expects to offer the successful candidate an employment contract based on a compensation package commensurate with the new superintendent’s qualifications, credentials, and experience.

An invitation to apply for the position of

Superintendent of Schools

Application Procedure

Compensation

Board of EducationChris Sanders, Chairperson

Craig Robillard, Vice ChairmanRichard Rebusmen, Treasurer

Nell Glass, SecretaryDan Coutu

Barbara DiNicolaHeather Jones

Christine LauretanoDouglas Winkel

Completed application packets are comprised of the following: • Cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the Region No. 6 superintendency • Copy of updated, complete resume which includes a chronology of work history and educational background and a preferred email address and phone contact • Copies of transcripts for all degrees held from all granting colleges/universities Finalist candidates will be required to supply official transcripts. • Copy of Connecticut 093 certification or evidence of eligibility • Three signed letters of reference from current or former employers and professional contacts Please limit reference letters to three letters written within the past two years.

All inquiries related to the open position should be directed to: Thomas Jokubaitis (203) 910-5743 tjokubaitis@snet.netDr. James Ritchie (203) 313-9544 jritchie4@charter.net

Completed application packets are due via email to Cooperative Educational Services by Thursday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m.

Application packets MUST be submitted as ONE electronic PDF file and emailed to ExecutiveSearches@ces.k12.ct.us.

98 Wamogo Road Litchfield, CT 06759

Regional School District No. 6

Goshen • Morris • Warren

Announcement of Vacancy Candidate Profile

Regional School District No. 6

www.rsd6.org

Connecticut Regional School District No. 6 seeks an outstanding educational leader for the position of Superintendent of Schools and invites qualified and interested candidates to apply. Cooperative Educational Services Executive Searches will facilitate the search on behalf of the Board of Education. The Search Committee expects the new superintendent to assume responsibilty of the office for the 2017-18 school year.

Qualified candidates, at minimum, are expected to meet the following general performance standards for the superintendent:

• Demonstrate leadership through empowering and inspiring others within the

organization, shaping a positive and productive school and district culture;

• Work effectively with the board to formulate district policy, define mutual expectations of personnel performance, and demonstrate effective district governance to all staff, students, and the community at large;

• Develop annual district budget and manage operations to ensure a balance between educational excellence and fiscal control;

• Maintain attention on the attainment of district goals, as adopted by the board, report progress toward goal attainment on a regular, prescribed, and periodic basis;

• Establish and sustain effective communications with all stakeholders, including fostering beneficial relationships with the media and responding to community feedback;

• Ability to gather and analyze data for decision-making and to provide recommendations to the board for effective and efficient allocation of district resources;

• Remain current with advances in curriculum, teaching, learning, and assessment theories and “best practices,” including the application of technology in an educational setting;

• Demonstrate skill in developing and implementing up-to-date staff performance evaluation systems and applying ethical, contractual and legal requirements for personnel selection, development, retention, promotion, and dismissal; and

• Provide technical assistance to the board during labor negotiations and administer negotiated labor contracts effectively while keeping abreast of legislative changes affecting the collective bargaining process

Region 6 serves three towns in northwestern Connecticut (Goshen, Morris, and Warren) with a combined population of about 7,000 people. The district is located in a picturesque area of Connecticut noted for its bucolic charm and agricultural legacy. Each town preserves large amounts of open space, and with an abundance of forests and lakes, the region is an outdoors destination for hikers and sportspeople. In recent years, northwestern Connecticut has become a hub for local vineyards and wineries. A population of seasonal vacation homes takes advantage of what the area has to offer. However, the area’s proximity to more populated areas and transportation options allows it to be the desirable year-round home for many families.

Region No. 6 Schools

Region 6 is a 1,100-student pre-K through grade 12 public school system consisting of three elementary schools and a middle/high school. Each town hosts a kindergarten through grade 6 elementary school, including Goshen Center School, James Morris School, and Warren School. A prekindergarten program is open to all children in the district. Grades seven through 12 attend Wamogo High School (WArren, MOrris, GOshen) centrally located in the town of Litchfield. Wamogo is also home to an Agricultural Science and Technology program that draws students from outside of the district.

Region 6 deeply values the high quality of education delivered to its students. The schools enjoy excellent class sizes, a variety of arts, enrichment, and special services. It has a track record of leadership integrating educational technology; each of its schools features a Makerspace for student exploration. It was an early adopter of pre-K, full-day kindergarten, and Common Core. We have recently implemented a Gifted and Talented program. This focus on education has resulted in recognition and numerous awards for the district, including CAS Middle School of the Year, National Blue Ribbon high school, and multiple FFA National Chapter awards.

MISSION STATEMENTRegion 6 prepares all students for learning, living, and achieving through educational excellence. Our primary goal is to ensure that all students will read critically, write clearly, and communicate effectively through technology-supported instruction and successfully apply higher-order thinking and problem solving skills across all content areas.