Superintendent Search
Coahoma County School District
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The Mississippi School Boards Association is currently conducting the Superintendent Search for the Coahoma County School District.
The Coahoma County School District is seeking an innovative and data-driven educational leader who has a proven record of raising student achievement, who has current, hands-on experience with the Mississippi accountability system, and who has demonstrated the ability to develop positive relationships with all stakeholder groups.
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DISTRICT DATA
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Total Number of Students: 1,120
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Graduation Rate: 80.9%
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Per Pupil Expenditure: $15,858
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Number of Licensed Teachers: 102
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Total Number of Elementary Schools: 4
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Total Number of Jr. / Sr. High Schools: 1
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
The Coahoma County School District is a small, rural district located in Clarksdale and Coahoma County. The district has five schools – two elementary schools that are K-6, two elementary schools that are Pre-K–4, and one jr./sr. high school that is grades 7-12.
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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
Coahoma County is located in the Mississippi Delta region of the state of Mississippi. As of 2010, the population was 26,151. The county seat is Clarksdale. The region is noted for its rich blues heritage. And is home to several blues musicians and Ground Zero Blues Club, owned by Actor Morgan Freeman and Mayor Bill Luckett. The city attracts tourists from all over the county to its Juke Joint Festival in April and Blues Festival in August.
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Applicant Criteria & Qualifications |
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The Superintendent of Education serves as the chief executive officer of the school district and is responsible to the Board of Trustees for ensuring compliance with all board policies and Mississippi State Board of Education rules and regulations, as well as state and federal laws.
Only applicants who fit the following criteria and qualifications defined by the board will be considered for the position.
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- Must meet criteria outlined in MS Code 37-9-13.
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QUALIFICATIONS DEFINED BY THE BOARD |
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- A minimum of five years of experience as a principal, assistant superintendent, or superintendent in a successful, Level “C” or higher public school or district
- Evidence of a recent documented track record of raising the achievement level of all students
- Evidence of the ability to use data to improve student achievement
- Evidence of successful leadership in developing, monitoring, and improving curriculum and instruction
- Skill as an effective communicator, including speaking, listening, writing, and technology
- Ability to develop a climate of trust/openness with all stakeholders
- Ability to engage parents and community stakeholders in the life of the school
- Is committed to being an active and visible member of the community
- Willingness to and ability to work cooperatively with the school board members
- Ability to develop a positive rapport, while providing strong leadership to administrators, teachers, and other school personnel
- Uses a team management approach
- Knowledge of strategic planning, including development, implementation monitoring, and providing reports on the plan
- Ability to solve problems
- Strong commitment to pursue academic innovations at all grade levels
- Knowledge of strategic planning, including development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
- Ability to recruit, retain, and invest in the development of highly qualified personnel
- Understanding of the challenges of a rural school district
- Experience with diverse populations and student needs
- Makes decisions focused on student outcomes, student needs, and student well-being
- Experience with developing and monitoring school safety plans
- Successful experience with developing, monitoring, and reporting on school finance matters
- Is honest and transparent, with high moral and ethical standards of conduct, and has a strong work ethic
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APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on August 5, 2022.
START DATE
The start date for the new superintendent will be determined by the board once the candidate is selected.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please be prepared to upload the following documents (PDF) into the application system:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Valid Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Administrator License
- Current School District Employment Contract
To create your profile and begin the application process,
click the "Apply Now!" button.
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This school district is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all state and federal laws.
Applicants are subject to financial and criminal background checks as required by Mississippi law.
To learn more about the MSBA Superintendent Search Service, click here.
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MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
Denotris R. Jackson, M.Ed., Executive Director
380 Zurich Drive │ Ridgeland, MS 39157 │ 601-924-2001 │ msbaonline.org
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