September 15, 2023
Search consultant, Dr. Albert with the PA Association of Rural and Small Schools, will host the Superintendent Search Community Feedback Meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Kenneth S. Williams Auditorium located at the Wyalusing Valley High School.
Please plan to meet with Dr. Albert and provide feedback during this scheduled meeting. The board is looking to make this process interactive with stakeholders to ensure the best decision is made for the District.
September 13, 2023
Dear Wyalusing Community and Staff,
Your local school board is about to launch a school superintendent search, and I have been selected to lead the effort.
My name is Dr. Edward Albert, former educator and school superintendent now serving as Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools. I am eager to get acquainted with as many of you as I can during this process because your input will have a crucial impact on the school board’s ultimate hiring decision.
I have created three activities for school and community involvement. My first priority is visiting schools September 25 and 26 to talk and meet with staff. Next, I have planned a community night to hear more about your interests and requirements for the next superintendent. The community night will be September 25, 2023 beginning at 6:00pm. If you are unable to attend, you still have the opportunity to contribute. I have created an online survey to collect your thoughts and opinions. The survey will be accessible on the district website until October 31. I hope many of you will take the time to weigh in. We need to hear from you.
I look forward to conducting this search and working toward the ultimate goal of identifying the best candidate for your district.
Wyalusing survey link: https://forms.gle/zQ3nFhAyRL1bS7ZH8
September 13, 2023
Superintendent Application and Advertisement
The Wyalusing School District, is looking for its next Superintendent of Schools. The anticipated appointment is on or about January 9, 2024.
The school district currently serves approximately 1300 students with an annual budget of nearly $28 million. The board of directors is looking for an accomplished leader with proven success in raising student achievement and a commitment to providing a dynamic 21st century learning environment where all students, including those with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, can achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will be a strong leader with a communication style that promotes close cooperation between parents, teachers, other school district staff and the community in a collaborative, child-centered environment.
The successful candidate will be skilled in selecting, motivating and evaluating highly qualified staff; have the ability to delegate responsibility; an interpreter of data with a consistent focus on team building and team effectiveness; knowledgeable on educational trends, research and innovative practices; experienced in school finance, budgeting, grant writing and cost effectiveness strategies while maximizing human and financial resources. Ideally, the successful candidate will have proven experience as a teacher and school administrator, including central office experience as well as successful experiences with community involvement and proven leadership skills. S/he will be a person with a high standard of ethics.
The salary range will be from $135,000-$150,000. Qualifications will meet board criteria, including but not limited to the skills listed above. PA letter of eligibility required.
Interested candidates should send a signed cover letter, curriculum vitae, PA letter of eligibility (copy), sealed university transcripts, act 24 clearance, Act 34 clearance, Act 126 (Child Abuse) clearance, Act 151 clearance and Act 114 FBI fingerprints (dated within 1 year) to attention: Dr. Edward Albert. Please provide a secure e-mail address. The submission deadline is October 31, 2023. For additional information please contact Dr. Edward Albert at ealbert27@gmail.com or call at 717-587-3521
The School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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