Superintendent Search: Kosciusko School District

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Superintendent Search

Kosciusko School District

The Mississippi School Boards Association is currently conducting the Superintendent Search for the Kosciusko School District.

The Kosciusko 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.

About the District

DISTRICT DATA

Total Number of Students: 2,227
Graduation Rate: 88.7%
School District Rating: B
Per Pupil Expenditure: $9,741
Number of Licensed Teachers: 197
Student / Teacher Ratio: 16 / 1
Total Number of Elementary Schools: 3
Total Number of Jr. High Schools: 1
Total Number of High Schools: 1
Total Number of Career & Technical Centers: 1

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Tucked away in the heart of central Mississippi in Attala County lies Kosciusko School District (KSD). We are a progressive pre-K–12 school system with campuses located throughout our city. KSD offers smaller class sizes, strong student support services, diverse curricular, and co-curricular programs. KSD’s extra curricular activities promote the pursuit of academic excellence that are needed to achieve post-secondary goals. The journey of academic excellence for students reflects the belief that all students deserve the access to quality instructional opportunities as evidenced by our afterschool enrichment and remediation program.

Kosciusko School District has over 2,200 students enrolled in five schools: Kosciusko Lower Elementary (grades Pre-K–1st); Kosciusko Middle Elementary (grades 2nd–3rd); Kosciusko Upper Elementary (grades 4th–5th); Kosciusko Junior High School (grades 6th–8th); and Kosciusko Senior High School (grades 9th–12th). An experienced faculty serves a full range of pupils with the student-teacher ratio averaging 16:1.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

Kosciusko is a dynamic and charming community centrally located in Mississippi with the famous Natchez Trace in its backyard. It is approximately 70 miles northeast of Jackson and accessible by both I-35 and I-12. The birthplace of Oprah Winfrey, the town has been the recipient of Winfrey’s considerable generosity with the funding of a new Boys and Girls Club facility.

Manufacturing and mechanical services are some of Kosciusko and Attala County’s diverse industries which build upon a strong local retail and tourism base. Businesses enjoy precedent-setting leadership by the Kosciusko Attala Partnership, City of Kosciusko, and Attala County Supervisors, and the vision for current and future growth of the community.

The citizens of Kosciusko, including the city’s businesses and community organizations, all play a significant role in supporting and mentoring its students. Kosciusko's success stems from many charitable organizations which help improve the community, as well as the support and hard work of caring families.

Applicant Criteria & Qualifications

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.

CRITERIA

Must meet criteria outlined in MS Code 37-9-13.

QUALIFICATIONS DEFINED BY THE BOARD

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
A minimum of three years of experience in an “A” or “B” school or district or experience in moving a school or district to an “A” or “B” rating
Skill as an effective communicator, including speaking, listening, writing, and technology
Ability to develop a climate of trust/openness with all stakeholders
Willingness to maintain an open-door policy with all stakeholder groups to benefit students and the district
Is open-minded to suggestions
Willingness to and ability to work cooperatively with the school board members and to keep them informed
Ability to develop a positive rapport, while providing strong leadership to administrators, teachers, and other school personnel
Uses a team management approach
Ability to develop and to monitor a facilities improvement plan and a preventive maintenance plan
Committed to becoming an active and visible member of the community
Ability to engage parents and community stakeholders in the life of the school
Will reside with his/her family in the Kosciusko School District
Evidence of successful leadership in developing, monitoring, and improving curriculum and instruction
Evidence of successful experience in K-12 education, human resources, budgeting, federal programs and funds, athletics, and extracurricular areas
Knowledge of strategic planning, including development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting
Ability to recruit, retain, and invest in the development of highly qualified personnel
Honest and transparent; high moral and ethical standards of conduct; a strong work ethic

Invitation to Apply

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 27, 2022.

START DATE

The successful candidate will assume leadership on or before July 1, 2022.

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

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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.

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