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Important Notice: The Virginia School Boards Association is assisting the school boards below with the search process. Candidates should not make contact with individual school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina G. Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722, or gina@vsba.org.

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Coming Soon: Botetourt County Public Schools Superintendent Search

THE COUNTY
Botetourt County was founded in 1770 from part of Augusta County, and was named for Norborne Berkeley, known as Lord Botetourt.

Botetourt County is located in southwest Virginia and lies in the Roanoke Region of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located in the mountainous portion of the state, the county is bordered by two major ranges, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 546 square miles, of which 541 square miles is land and 4.7 square miles is water. The Blue Ridge Mountains run along the eastern part of the county, while the Appalachian Mountains run along the western portion. The two mountain ranges come close together, separated by the town of Buchanan and the James River.

Botetourt County is part of the Roanoke Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area, and the county seat is the town of Fincastle. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 33,596.

THE DIVISION
Mission: It is the mission of Botetourt County Public Schools to ensure that all students participate in quality learning experiences necessary to grow, to adapt and to meet the challenges of responsible citizenship in a changing global society.

Candidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirements should be directed to the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 750-8190.

Specific position qualifications and the application will be available March 26, 2025.

Candidates should not make contact with school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org.

Appomattox County (VA) Public Schools Announcement of Superintendent Search

The School Board of Appomattox County (VA) Public Schools invites applications for the position of Superintendent.

THE COUNTY
Appomattox County is located in rural central Virginia, covering 342 square miles. Steeped in history and heritage, Appomattox County was the scene of the surrender of the Civil War and is home to the Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park and Holliday Lake State Park. The approximate population is 16,800.

THE DIVISION
Appomattox County Public Schools (ACPS) provide public education to approximately 2262 students who are enrolled in our four schools in the school division. Those schools include Appomattox Primary School (Preschool – Grade 2), Appomattox Elementary School (Grades 3-5), Appomattox Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Appomattox County High School (Grades 9-12).

Our school division is supported by 425 employees, 185 of whom are teachers. The 2024-2025 budget is $34,342,562 and our on-time graduation rate is 93%. We have been fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education since 2005. We are very proud of our students and staff in ACPS. We welcome you to visit our school division website at https://www.acpsweb.net to learn more about our school division.

QUALIFICATIONS
The Board has established the following qualifications for the next superintendent of Appomattox County Public Schools:

Earned doctorate is REQUIRED
Experience as a school administrator and teacher REQUIRED, grades 6-12 PREFERRED
Experience as central office administrator, superintendent or associate/assistant superintendent is PREFERRED
Teaching and public school administration experience in Virginia PREFERRED
Residency in the division PREFERRED

Leadership and Management Skills – The successful candidate is a decisive decision maker and team player comfortable with team decision making.

Personal Characteristics – The successful candidate is a good listener, accountable, accessible and consistent.

Board- Superintendent Relations – The successful candidate understands differences between policy and administration and acts accordingly, and effectively mediates and accommodates different perspectives and presents a united front.

Staff Relations – The successful candidate responds to individual concerns in an appropriate manner.

Community Relations – The successful candidate effectively advocates school issues and needs and relates well to a variety of groups.

School Finance – The successful candidate closely supervises budget development and procedures, develops and explains the rationale for the budget to the board and local officials, and lobbies for school funding on behalf of the school division.

Areas of Expertise – The successful candidate has expertise in curriculum and instruction, budget and finance and school reform (e.g. strategic planning, total quality management, etc.), and is transparent to school board and community stakeholders.

SALARY
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

To apply, visit: https://vsba.myrevelus.com/

Completed applications are due by April 4, 2025

Candidates should not make contact with school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org.

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Announcement of Superintendent Search Colonial Heights Public Schools

The School Board of Colonial Heights Public Schools invites applications and nominations for the position of Superintendent.

The City
Colonial Heights, located in southeastern Virginia, is situated 20 miles south of Richmond, Virginia’s state capital, and 120 miles south of the nation’s capital. Colonial Heights lies where the Tidewater plain meets the Piedmont plateau. The city is bordered by Petersburg to the south, the Appomattox River to the east, and Chesterfield County to the north. The city’s location within the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area provides access to the area’s dynamic business complex, and its proximity to Fort Gregg Adams makes it a major employer in the Tri-Cities area.

The Division
Mission: Colonial Heights Public Schools, in partnership with the home and the community, will provide each student with a relevant, quality education. The skills taught shall enable each student to become a self-sufficient, productive member of the global society prepared to enter the job market and/or continue his/her education.

Budget: $61,467,322
PK-12 Total Student Enrollment: 2,969
Full Time Personnel: 547
On Time Graduation Rate: 90.16%
Schools: The division consists of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school/tech center.
Web Site: https://www.colonialhts.net

Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications
The school board has established the following qualifications for the next superintendent of Colonial Heights Public Schools:

Teaching and experience in public school administration is required.
Experience as a central office administrator is required.
Experience as a superintendent or associate/assistant superintendent is preferred.
An earned doctorate degree is preferred.
Experience and success in building community relationships.

Candidates must provide a 250-word statement regarding the achievements and challenges of Colonial Heights Public Schools and your vision for the school system.

Expectations of a successful candidate include:

Consistent presence in the schools, school activities, and the community
Effective advocacy on behalf of the school division
Effective communication with students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders
Extensive knowledge of instruction, finance, and human resources

Application Procedures
To apply, visit: https://vsba.myrevelus.com/

Completed applications are due by March 28, 2025.

Licensure must be approved by the State Board of Education.

Candidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org.

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Nottoway County (VA) Public Schools Announcement of Superintendent Search

The School Board of Nottoway County (VA) Public Schools invites applications and nominations for the position of Superintendent.

THE COUNTY

Nottoway County is located in the south-central portion of Virginia, bounded by the counties of Amelia to the north, Dinwiddie to the east, Brunswick and Lunenburg to the south, and Prince Edward to the west. The county’s land area is 315 square miles or approximately 200,000 acres with a population of 15,434. Nottoway County is a pleasant balance of open spaces and friendly towns, a wealth of natural resources, and a dynamic location for industries servicing the region, the continent and the world. For more information, visit http://www.nottoway.org

THE DIVISION

Nottoway County Public Schools are on a MISSION to be a dedicated and inclusive community providing a safe educational foundation to ensure all students learn, develop, and thrive in a healthy, supportive, and engaging environment by forming partnerships with students, families, schools and community.

Budget: $34,000,000

PK-12 Total Student Enrollment: 1763

Full Time Personnel: 322

Part Time Personnel: 14

On Time Graduation Rate: 98.3 %

Schools: The division consists of 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 technical center.

Web Site: https://www.nottowayschools.org/

QUALIFICATIONS

The School Board surveyed its parents, employees, and community members. Listed below are the primary areas of interest our Board and citizens would like to see in their new Superintendent:

Demonstrates student academic progress and a strong record of successful experience in the areas of instruction and curriculum, discipline, strategic planning and continuous improvement, and budget and finance.
A team player, decisive leader, and motivator who is a good listener, accessible, accountable, and consistent.
Effectively mediates and accommodates different perspectives, presents a united front to staff and community, and understands the differences between policy and administration and acts accordingly.
Effectively advocates school issues and needs, communicates effectively on both private and public levels, and responds to individual concerns in an appropriate manner. Innovative in matters that concern student well-being.
Ability to maintain open channels of communication, creates an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect, and supports staff development activities and encourages professional growth. Keeps the board informed on matters impacting Nottoway County Public Schools.
Must be able to lobby for school funding on behalf of the school division, develop and explain rationale for budget to the School Board and local officials and closely supervise budget development and procedures.
Experience in writing, gaining acceptance of, and administrating state or federal grants.
Experience as a principal is required. An earned doctorate is required. Experience as an assistant superintendent or equivalent is strongly preferred. Work experience in Virginia is strongly preferred. It is preferred that the candidate reside in Nottoway County within a reasonable timeframe after assuming the position or as worked out with the board.

SALARY

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

To apply, visit: https://vsba.myrevelus.com/

Completed applications are due by March 28, 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer

Buena Vista City Public Schools Superintendent Search

The School Board of Buena Vista City (VA) Public Schools invites applications and nominations for the position of Superintendent.

THE CITY
An independent city of about 6,500 citizens, Buena Vista boasts a beautiful setting along the scenic Maury River in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Bounded on the east by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Buena Vista is home to Southern Virginia University as well as several small industries. Interstates I-81 and I-64 conveniently put Roanoke, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Waynesboro, and Charlottesville within an hour’s drive.

THE DIVISION
It is the mission of Buena Vista City Public Schools to empower students to reach their fullest educational potentials, discover their strengths and develop visions for their futures.

Budget: $15,951,501.08
PK-12 Total Student Enrollment: 893
Full Time Personnel: 159
Part Time Personnel: 39
Cost Per Pupil: $16,225
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1 per 19
On Time Graduation Rate: 92.3 %
Schools: The division consists of 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
Web Site: https://www.bvcps.net

QUALIFICATIONS
The board has established the following qualifications for the next superintendent of Buena Vista City Public Schools:

Residency in the school division within a year is required.
Experience as a principal is required.
Experience as a superintendent, associate/assistant superintendent, or central office administrator and teaching experience is preferred.
Students should be the number one priority. Applicant should show a love of students through a commitment to the education, well-being, and safety of all students in our community.
Ability to relate to a small school division and community.
A doctorate is preferred.

Leadership and Management Skills: The successful candidate is a team player who is comfortable with shared decision-making. He or she is a decisive leader, a visionary and a creative thinker.

Personal Characteristics: The successful candidate is a good leader who is accessible, caring and consistent; confident and accountable.

Board-Superintendent Relations: The successful candidate mediates and accommodates different perspectives, understands differences between policy and administration and acts accordingly, and is willing to assume a lead role in decision making while keeping the Board informed.

Staff Relations: The successful candidate creates an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect, maintains open channels of communication, and sets a good example for staff members.

Community Relations: The successful candidate effectively advocates for the school issues and needs and communicates effectively on private and public levels. He or she responds to individual concerns in an appropriate manner; promotes business and community involvement in schools.

School Finance: The successful candidate lobbies for school funding on behalf of the school division, offers creative funding solutions and develops and explains rationale for the budget to the Board and local officials.

Areas of Expertise: The successful candidate must have a willingness to develop and expand expertise in budget and finance, curriculum and instruction, and school reform (e.g. strategic planning, innovation, technology, etc.)

Candidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804)750-8190.

SALARY
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
To apply, visit: https://vsba.myrevelus.com/

Completed applications are due by March 14, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Giles County Public Schools Superintendent Search

The School Board of Giles County (VA) Public Schools invites applications and nominations for the position of Superintendent.

THE COUNTY
Giles County is in the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia. The county is home to 17,000 citizens and is included in the Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The County seat is Pearisburg which is located on U.S. Route 460 between Blacksburg and Bluefield, WV. The County is home to a variety of employers including traditional manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and tourism. In addition, Virginia Tech, Radford University, Concord University, Bluefield University, Bluefield State University, and New River Community College offer nearby employment and educational opportunities.

The county is known as “Virginia’s Mountain Playground.” 37 miles of the New River intersect the county offering numerous fishing and recreational opportunities. The county is filled with well-known hiking trails and other outdoor adventures. Giles County is the location of Mountain Lake, one of only two natural fresh water lakes in Virginia. The lake drains into Little Stony Creek, which passes over a waterfall known as The Cascades before reaching the New River. 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail pass through Giles County.

THE DIVISION
It is the mission of Giles County Public Schools is empowering all through lifelong excellence in educator to be creators of the future.

Budget: $52,000,000
PK-12 Total Student Enrollment: 3,775 (Including STRIDE Virtual Students) 2,238 (Giles Only)
Full Time Personnel: 374
Part Time Personnel: 6
Cost Per Pupil: $12,043
On Time Graduation Rate: 89.3 %
Schools: The division consists of 3 elementary schools (PreK-7), 2 high schools, and 1 technology center.
Web Site: sbo.gilesk12.org

QUALIFICATIONS
The board has established the following qualifications for the next superintendent of Giles County Public Schools:

Experience as a principal is required.
Residency in the school division within a year is required.
A doctorate is required.
Experience as a superintendent or associate/assistant superintendent is preferred.
Work experience in Virginia is preferred.
Experience as a teacher is preferred.

Leadership and Management Skills: The successful candidate is a decisive leader and team player who is comfortable with shared decision-making. He or she is a visionary and a creative thinker.

Personal Characteristics: The successful candidate is a good listener, accessible, accountable, and consistent.

Board-Superintendent Relations: The successful candidate is willing to assume a lead role in decision-making while keeping the board informed, effectively mediates and accommodates different perspectives, and understands differences between policy and administration and acts accordingly.

Staff Relations: The successful candidate maintains open channels of communications to and from staff, creates an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect, and supports staff development activities and encourages professional growth.

Community Relations: The successful candidate effectively advocates school issues and needs, communicates effectively on both private and public levels, and responds to individual concerns in an appropriate manner.

School Finance: The successful candidate develops and explains rationale for budget to the Board and local officials, lobbies for school funding on behalf of the school division, and closely supervises budget development and procedures.

Areas of Expertise: The successful candidate must have a willingness to develop and expand curriculum and instruction, strategic planning and continuous improvement, and budget and finance.

SALARY
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
To apply, visit: https://vsba.myrevelus.com/

Completed applications are due by March 31, 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications for specific positions are linked above when available.

To be notified when Superintendent Searches are available, please contact Samantha Bosserman, Deputy Executive Director at samantha@vsba.org or 1-800-446-8722 ext. 5.

Eligibility Requirements for Virginia Superintendents
IMPORTANT NOTE: To be appointed as a superintendent in VIRGINIA, one must be listed on the “Eligible List of Division Superintendents” approved by the Virginia Board of Education. The Board of Education only meets eight or nine times per year which can cause delays in processing the applications for licensure. We encourage you to reach out ASAP to the Virginia Department of Education. For information regarding this list, contact the Office of Educator Preparation and Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 750-8190.

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Appomattox County (VA) Public Schools Announcement of Superintendent Search

Announcement of Superintendent Search Colonial Heights Public Schools

Nottoway County (VA) Public Schools Announcement of Superintendent Search

Buena Vista City Public Schools Superintendent Search

Giles County Public Schools Superintendent Search

To be notified when Superintendent Searches are available, please contact Samantha Bosserman, Deputy Executive Director at samantha@vsba.org or 1-800-446-8722 ext. 5.

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