The superintendent serves as the chief executive officer of the Board of Education and is responsible for
carrying out all Board polices. The superintendent shall possess or be able to obtain an Alabama
Superintendent's Certificate. The superintendent provides leadership and directs the administrative,
instructional and supportive services teams in setting and achieving the highest standards of academic
excellence. The superintendent reports to the Selma City Board of Education. Candidates shall have a
least a master's degree from an accredited four year college or university. Five years of successful
educational experience as a principal, supervisor or superintendent is required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should also possess qualities which demonstrate:
• Successful experience as an administrator with a professional background that includes finance,
instruction and personnel leadership;
• Demonstrated experience in improving student achievement, parental involvement, and staff
support;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Superior ethics, personal integrity and proven leadership abilities;
• Ability to implement the Board's adopted strategic plan;
• Ability to recruit and retain high quality staff and encourage professional growth and
development;
• Ability to evaluate staff effectively; and
• Knowledge of research-based curriculum and instructional methods for the K-12 system.
SALARY RANGE
$98,000.00 to $118.000.00
PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING
All candidates must submit a letter of interest, an employment application along with a vitae an official
transcript sent directly from the institution that granted the highest degree and three letters of reference by
May 16, 2012 to the attenflon of Katy Smith Campbell, Board Attorney, Post Office Box 830870, Tuskegee,
Alabama 36083. For additional information contact the Board Attorney at 334-727-7240 or
katy campbell@bellsouth.net.
