The Board of Trustees of the Lancaster County School District seeks a superintendent of schools. All candidates should be able to demonstrate a proven record of exceptional leadership with the following additional qualifications.

• A visible, accessible, approachable leader who is committed to building mutual respect and trust and serving as a model and mentor among staff.
• An administrator with thorough knowledge of and successful experience in school district management including information technology, staff development, program assessment, accountability measures and school improvement.
• A person who understands the complexities of school finance, has the ability to interpret educational and financial data, and who will maximize the use of resources in support of the educational programs of the district.
• A leader with a vision of educational excellence, who will work cooperatively with the board of education and building relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community to achieve academic excellence for all students.
• A leader who has the ability to analyze current situations, initiate appropriate action, inform the board of trustees when  advisable, and who will provide leadership in the development of short-and long-term goals for the district.
• An articulate communicator with strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work creatively, effectively, and visibly with board members, staff, students, parents and the community.
• A leader with a proven track record of improved student achievement.

Candidates are requested to submit all the following electronically to jlegrand@scsba.org

• A letter of application indicating interest in this position
• A completed application form, including the Applicant’s Statement section             (Application is available at www.scsba.org)
• A current resume
• Three recent letters of reference written within the last six months