Key Responsibilities

Providing expert guidance during all phases of the search
Developing an overall search plan with the board, including a customized timeline
Identifying professional and personal characteristics sought for a superintendent as part of the search plan
Assisting the board in communicating with the media
Assisting in the establishment of your screening committee
Designing a position advertisement and recruitment brochure
Advertising and recruiting
Conducting optional community and staff meetings or online surveys to gather input
Receiving and processing all applications and answering candidate and media questions
Providing legal guidelines and advertisements necessary for all screening committee and board meetings
Facilitating the screening committee process by leading the committee through its responsibilities step by step and providing all contacts and materials necessary to assure its recommendations are considered
Assisting the board in planning interviews, constructing interview questions and handling interview scheduling and logistics
Assisting in the transition to a new superintendent