Superintendent Search Committee Meets; Accepting Applications

The Monroe City Schools Superintendent Search Committee is meeting again this morning as the board begins accepting applications to find a new superintendent.

The superintendent's job opening is now posted on the school district's website.

They're looking for someone certified in Louisiana, preferably with a PhD and central office experience.
 The candidate will sign a one-year contract. Applications are due by December 17th.
Former superintendent Kathleen Harris was paid to quit this past August.



Here's the job listing on the Monroe City Schools website:
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Monroe City Schools
Monroe, Louisiana
 
The Monroe City School District is seeking an exemplary leader to serve as the district's next Superintendent of Schools.  Monroe City Schools serve approximately 8,700 students in 12 elementary schools, 3 Jr. High schools, 3 High schools, and 1 alternative school.

Qualifications:
   - Louisiana Superintendent's  Certification no later than July 1, 2013
   - ED.D or Ph.D. (preferred)
   - School District Central Office experience (preferred)

Application Deadline:  December 14, 2012
Appointment:  March 2013
Anticipated Start Date:  No later than July 1, 2013
Salary:  Highly Competitive and Negotiable
Length of Contract: Initial 1 year contract will be awarded
Application Process:
To apply for the position of Superintendent of Monroe City Schools, please download, complete, and return the application as specified. The deadline for applications is December 14, 2012.

Applications must be submitted via certified mail to the following address:
Monroe Superintendent Search
Attention: Doug Lawrence
PO Box 6097
Monroe, LA 71211