The Community:
Ashburnham and
Westminster are located in Northern Worcester County, approximately 50 miles northwest of Boston, along the
Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. Each town was incorporated over 200 years ago. Both towns are growing with a combined
population exceeding 12,600 residents and a K-12 student enrollment of 2,500.
The communities' economic bases have been strengthened by recent local development in high technology, manufacturing, and
recreation. Although the character of the communities remains rural/residential, the improving economic environment has made
it possible to expand and enhance services to the towns' citizens.
The educational, cultural and recreational resources of the area are excellent. Both communities have easy access to Worcester
and Boston, Massachusetts and Keene, New Hampshire.
Downloads / Additional Information:
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Invitation to Apply Brochure
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Check list and Privacy Release (Must be included with application)
The District:
Student Enrollment 2009-2010 (K-12): 2400
Budget (FY10): $28,000,000
School Buildings:
Administration and Staff:
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Superintendent |
Athletic Director |
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Business Administrator |
Special Education Director |
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High School Principal |
Technology Coordinator |
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Middle School Principal |
162 Faculty Members |
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2 Elementary School Principals |
50 Paraprofessionals |
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3 Assistant Principals |
32 Support Staff |
School Committee:
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David Christianson, Jr. |
Leonard Beaton |
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Keith Glenny |
Jeffery Boudreau |
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Michelle Gianino |
Gwen Farley |
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B. Ellen Holmes |
James Rheault |
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Laura Weiderman |
Joshua Schonborg |
Selection Criteria:
- An energetic leader with experience as a problem solver;
- An administrator with strong management, business and financial skills;
- An educational leader with proven experience in Professional / Staff Development;
- Knowledgeable about Massacusetts State laws;
- An administrator with experience in school construction projects;
- A skilled communicator who posesses a style that fosters a team effort among school, municipal, and community leaders;
- An individual with a demonstrated record of success and achievement in previous employment;
- A person with a highly visible, participatory management style;
Qualifications:
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts;
- Masters degree required, Advanced degree preferred;
- Minimum of ten years in education, including five years Administrative and/or Central Office experience, and three-five years of teaching experience;
- Successful experience in School Finance and Business management;
Key Responsibilities:
As Chief Executive Officer of the School District, the Superintendent oversees curriculum, instructional and fiscal operations and directly supervises the Business Administrator, Directors and Principals.
Application Process:
For more information:
Superintendent Search
c/o Laura Weiderman
Ashburnham - Westminster Regional School District
11 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, Massachusetts 01430
| Telephone: |
(978) 827-5907 x1234 |
| Fax: |
(978) 827-5969 |
| E-mail: |
supersearch@awrsd.org |
Your application material should include:
- A cover letter describing your qualifications, professional experience, and reasons for your interest in the position
- A current rèsumè
- Three recent letters of reference
- College or university placement papers or credentials
- Verification that the candidate holds or is qualified to hold a MA Administrative Licensure as Superintendent of Schools
Timeline 2010:
| February 26 |
Deadline for receiving applicant materials |
| March 5 |
Semifinalists selected by the screening committee |
| March 15-17 |
Interviews for semifinalists |
| March 30-April 1 |
Site visits to Candidate School |
| April 6-8 |
Candidate visit / interview |
| April 12-13 |
Finalist Candidate additional interview (if needed) |
| April 13 |
School Committee Vote |
| July 1 |
New Superintendent start date |
An Invitation to Apply for