Interim Superintendent of Schools - Oxford Hills Schools District (MSAD17)

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the Position of Interim Superintendent of Schools MSAD 17 – Oxford Hills Harrison, Hebron, Norway, Oxford, Otisfield, Paris, Waterford and West Paris, Maine.

The Interim Superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year effective November 19, 2026, or as mutually agreed, until June 30, 2027.

This position offers a per diem range of $650-$750 depending on experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Maine State Superintendent certification (010) or conditional certificate required.
2. A minimum of Masters in Educational Administration & Planning
3. Experience as Superintendent of Schools, preferred

REPORTS TO: School Board of Directors

SUPERVISES: All district personnel

JOB GOAL: To provide leadership in developing and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services for all students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of the District's mission and goals.
2. Attends and participates in meetings of the Board and its committees.
3. Administers the development and maintenance of educational programs designed to meet the needs of the students and community.
4. Ensures that all policies of the Board are implemented and advises the Board on the need for new or revised policies.
5. Prepares and submits recommendations to the Board relative to all matters requiring Board action, providing the Board with such necessary and helpful facts, information, and reports as are needed to ensure the making of informed decisions.
6. Nominates and appoints for employment qualified and competent personnel.
7. Supervises methods of teaching, supervision, and administration.
8. Reprimands and takes appropriate action with regard to the misconduct of any employee.
9. Commends and takes appropriate actions with regards to outstanding performance of any employee.
10. Suspends any employee for just cause, and reports such suspension to the board.
11. Recommends to the Board any final action regarding the promotion, demotion, or dismissal of any employee.
12. Supervises the preparation, recommends it to the Board and presents the final budget to the public.
13. Recommends to the Board sales of all property no longer required by the Board and supervises the proper execution of such sales.
14. Oversees the processing and submission of required reports.
15. Makes recommendations to the Board concerning the transportation of pupils in accordance with the safety requirements and the law.
16. Represents the district when dealing with other school systems, institutions, agencies, and community organizations.
17. Represents the Board as liaison between the school district and the community.
18. Keeps the public informed about educational practices, educational trends, and the policies, practices, and problems in the District's schools.
19. Serves as liaison between Board, Department of Education, State Board of Education and State Legislature.
20. Performs such other tasks as may be assigned by the Board.

As contributing members of the district's learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

1. Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a "new basics" for learning across all grade levels;
2. Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
3. Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
4. Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

How To Apply
Applicants must complete the entire online application as well as provide cover letter, résumé, and three current letters of reference to be considered for a position. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.