Interim Superintendent of Schools

Elk Valley USD 283 • www.usd283.org

The Elk Valley Board of Education USD 283 is seeking a highly qualified  and energetic leader to continue to build upon several new programs and school based community initiatives. Interim, part-time and flexible days are available based on the skill set of the selected candidate. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, current KSDE license, along with four professional references.and evidence of a valid superintendent license.  

Job Duties:

The responsibility of the superintendent shall be:
To serve as administrative head of the district;
To keep the board informed on the progress and condition of the schools; To administer the development and maintenance of an educational program designed to meet the community’s needs, to study recent educational developments and to recommend changes in programs. 

  1. To carry out the board’s policies and rules.
  2. To monitor educational policies and to recommend needed changes to the board.
  3. To recommend positions required to provide adequate personnel for the operation of education programs.
  4. To nominate for appointment, assignment, transfer, or termination and to define the duties of all personnel, subject to approval of the board.
  5. To supervise the preparation of the annual budget and to recommend it to the board for consideration.
  6. To advise and recommend in business administration matters.
  7. To study the schools’ needs and to keep the public informed concerning these needs.
  8. To assure that the district finances are properly managed.
  9. Other duties as assigned by the board of education.

The Elk Valley Unified School District is accredited by the Kansas Department of Education. 
 

Length of contract, days to be negotiated with salary based on qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefit package is available including housing, BCBS KS State Health Plan, Matching 403b options and generous leave policies. 

Elk Valley USD 283 is an equal opportunity employer

Benefits Information

State of Kansas Health Plan, 403 b annuity with employee matching. Vacation

Salary Information

Negotiated on experience and length of contract

Employer Information

USD 283 is located in Southeast Kansas along US Highway 160 in Longton, Kansas.

The Elk Valley community is committed to providing a learning environment in which all students make progress in becoming a functional member of society. We believe that school improvement is an on-going process of evaluation, setting goals, and implementing programs. Our district is committed to providing ongoing professional development and utilizing the MTSS structure to increase student success. Our district prides itself on the family atmosphere of helping all students succeed.

USD 283 provides a competitive salary and benefits package as part of the State of Kansas Family Health Plan. Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development are provided for all certified staff. Our district is located near Independence, Kansas and within 2 hours of Tulsa, Joplin, Wichita, and several outdoor recreational areas.

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Job Contact Address

701 Delaware, PO Box 87
Longton, KS 67352

Job Start Date

July-1-2022

Applications Due By

July-1-2022

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