New Haven
The Superintendent of Schools
Essential Traits
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Approachable and accessible and treats
everyone with respect and dignity.
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Exemplifies the highest level of personal and
professional ethics, personal integrity and trust.
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Sets high expectations for self and others, holds
staff at all levels accountable, and accepts
responsibility for results.
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Possesses contagious enthusiasm and positive
thinking.
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Proven ability to decrease failure rates, increase
state assessment scores, and exceed state
proficiency targets.
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Demonstrates leadership in the ability to
communicate a clear vision and to work
cooperatively with colleagues to attain it.
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Demonstrates ability to provide leadership that
results in teamwork and collaboration.
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Knowledge of federal and state mandates.
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Ability to analyze data and work with staff and
administrators to create a plan and set goals
based on data.
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Strong knowledge base in curriculum,
instruction and assessment.
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Ability to speak clearly and concisely in both
oral and written communication.
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Leadership in professional development that
increases instructional effectiveness and student
achievement.
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Strong interpersonal and public relations skills.
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Community Schools
“Home of the Rockets”
It is the policy of the New Haven School District not to
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, height, weight
or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or
employment.
Leadership experience that reflects a record of
success in positions of increasing responsibility
(classroom teaching, building and central
administration) and has data to support.
New Haven Community Schools
Attn: Gina Walker, Board President
30375 Clark Street
P.O. Box 482000
New Haven, MI 48048-2000
Willingness to work in a small district where
administrators wear many hats.
Phone: 586-749-5123
[email protected]
Superintendent
of Schools
New Haven Community
Schools
30375 Clark Street
P.O. Box 482000
New Haven, MI 48048
May, 2015
Minimum Professional Qualifications
The School District
The successful applicant shall
New Haven Community Schools serves a population of
1380 students from pre-Kindergarten through the 12th
grade. Currently, there are approximately 100 students
per grade level. The district offers a comprehensive K-12
curriculum with a full range of special education and
career preparation programs.
New Haven has four buildings that make up the school
district: New Haven Elementary School (K-5),
Endeavour School (a 6-8 school with a K-5 wing), New
Haven High School (grades 9-12), and a newly
renovated Administration and Pre-K building.
The district covers an area of about 50 square miles
with a population of 13,000. It is primarily a rural area.
Currently, the school district is poised for residential
growth. Several of our subdivisions are seeing new
construction, most of that near Endeavour. Residents
and voters in the district continue to be very supportive
of the district and its needs.
Enrollment
1380
Foundation Grant per pupil (13-14)
7141
Teachers
65
Total staff
180
Buildings
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Hold a valid Michigan central office certificate.
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Have a minimum of three years successful
administrative experience. Previous experience
in school building administration and district
administration is preferred.
Major Functions and Responsibilities
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$12,000,000
The district has almost eliminated a long-standing deficit,
has stable enrollment, has improved its reputation, and
improved dramatically at the high school level with a
two-point ACT increase in four years. We are looking
for a leader who will assess what is currently in place;
continue on those paths which data shows are working,
and abandon practices which data shows are not
working. Our staff and community is looking for an
instructional leader and an ambassador for the district.
Leads all phases of human resources including
evaluation of building administrators, contract
negotiations with all employee groups, and
management of employment practices.
Supervises and makes sound decisions regarding
the fiscal management of district funds in general
fund, bond and entitlement programs.
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Communicates effectively with staff, students,
parents and the community through a variety of
means both verbally and in writing.
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Develops and maintains public relations between
New Haven Community Schools and parents,
students, the community, higher education and
local businesses and industries.
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Works cooperatively with principals, teachers
and others to plan and implement all
instructional programs.
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Creates increased opportunities for student clubs,
groups, advisory committees, and activities that
contribute to a positive district culture and
climate.
Critical Concerns
New Haven Community Schools is looking for an
educational leader who understands instruction and has
a proven track record of increasing student
achievement. Endeavour Middle School is a Focus
School and New Haven Elementary ranks at the 29th
percentile on the MDE Top to Bottom list.
Provides leadership to direct all phases of the
operation of district programs, including day-today operations of the district.
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Operating Budget
Have a Master’s Degree or higher in educational
leadership, school administration, curriculum or
related field.
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Maintains visibility throughout district and
community by attending school and community
events and serving on community committees.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted through
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
Interviews will take place the week of June 1st;
second interviews the week of June 8th and
site visits later that week. Final selection will
take place the week of June 15th.
The desired start date for the position is to be
July 1, 2015.
Applicants should supply the following
information:
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Letter of introduction, including a review
of experience appropriate to the position.
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A photocopy of your administrative
certificate.
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A resume.
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Transcripts.
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Up-to-date credentials, including three
current letters of recommendation.
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Other information which may aid the
screening committee.
Applications may be emailed in pdf format to
[email protected] or
mailed to the Clark Street address on the
back of this brochure.
Please do not fax application packets.
Compensation
The Superintendent of Schools works 52
weeks per year, which includes approved
holidays and vacations. The compensation
for this position is $95,000 to $105,000 plus
a car allowance, TSA investment, health
benefits, retirement and other benefits.