The Weston Public Schools Board of Education expects to offer the successful candidate an employment contract that is regionally competitive with compensation and benefits provided by similarly situated school districts, 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 EducationEllen Uzenoff, Chairperson

Philip Schaefer, Vice Chairperson

Elise Major, Treasurer/Secretary

Jacqueline Blechinger

Denise Harvey

Dan McNeill

Sara Spaulding

Completed application packets comprise the following: • Cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the Weston superintendency • Copy of updated, complete resume which includes a chronology of work history and educational background and a preferred email address and phone contact • Copy of Connecticut 093 certification or evidence of eligibility • Copies of transcripts for all degrees held from all granting colleges/universities (Finalist candidates will be required to supply official transcripts.) • 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.net Dr. James Ritchie (203) 313-9544 jritchie4@charter.net

Completed application packets are due via email to Cooperative Educational Services by Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m. Application packets MUST be submitted as ONE electronic PDF file and emailed to ExecutiveSearches@ces.k12.ct.us.

WestonPublic Schools

24 School Road Weston, CT 06883

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

POSITION REQUIREMENTS TOWN OF WESTON

www.westonps.org

AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL DISTRICTAN EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Weston Board of Education seeks an outstanding educational leader for the position of superintendent of schools and invites qualified candidates to apply. Executive Search Services at Cooperative Educational Services will facilitate the search on behalf of the Board of Education. The Search Committee expects the superintendent of schools to assume responsibility of the office prior to the 2016-17 school year.

Qualified candidates, at minimum, are expected to meet the following general performance standards for the Superintendent of Schools: • Subscribes to and supports the district mission and vision

• Possesses a passion for teaching and learning

• Approaches educational practice with innovation and vision

• Values the potential for technology to advance learning opportunities

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership experience

• A strong understanding of curriculum and instruction

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Clear and effective communication skills

• An ability to create and maintain a supportive school climate

• Manages financial resources responsibly

• Understands and models appropriate value systems, ethics, and moral leadership

Weston is a beautiful community of more than 10,000 residents. The town is renowned as wonderful place to raise a family, so much so that Connecticut Magazine recently ranked Weston as the best town to live in out of dozens of similarly sized communities in the state. Weston is largely a residential community, and while there is a busy town center and a number of small local businesses, commercial development in the town is limited. Residents take great pride in the school system, civic involvement, and community spirit. More than 80 percent of Weston adult residents have college degrees and, consequently, place high value on education. Located in Fairfield County about 45 minutes from New York City, Weston combines the charm of a small New England town with the amenities and benefits of a metropolitan suburb.

Weston has an award winning school system that has been regionally and nationally recognized for providing students with tremendous educational opportunities. The Board of Education, as well as the town as a whole, has high expectations for all students, teachers, administrators, and staff members. All schools have excellent reputations. In 2015, Niche ranked Weston High School as the best in Connecticut, and in 2013 it was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School among the very best in the country. About 97 percent of Weston graduates are accepted into highly competitive colleges and universities.

Districtwide, Weston prides itself on small class sizes, individualized and personalized instruction, and an education system that brings out the best in all students and teachers. Schools are centrally located on a 117 acre campus all within easy walking distance from district offices. There are currently about 2,400 students attending Weston Public Schools.

VISION AND MISSION OF WESTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSSchool District Vision Statement

Our commitment to excellence and continued, purposeful innovation will make Weston Public Schools the standard in designing educational pathways and environments that cultivate empowered citizens of the global community.

School District Mission StatementThe mission of the Weston Public Schools, as a caring and supportive community partnership, is to empower each student to achieve success and contribute to our global society by developing and cultivating character, knowledge and creativity through a dynamic learning experience that challenges each student to continually pursue personal excellence.