The Selma City Board of Education has launched its search for a new superintendent, releasing a list of qualifications and details that the position offers.  

"The Superintendent will work with the Board to plan, develop, and maintain the best possible educational programs and services for our schools, with an emphasis on improving academic achievement," said the Selma Board of Education in a press release. 

Current superintendent, Avis Williams, is set to depart the Selma district for New Orleans.

The minimum list of qualifications includes: 

  • Serve as chief executive officer of the Board, responsible for carrying out all Board policies
  • Possession of or eligibility for the appropriate certification to serve as a superintendent in Alabama
  • Holds at least a Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university
  • Minimum of five years as a classroom teacher in a public school
  • At least five years’ experience as a public school principal, administrator, assistant superintendent or superintendent
  • Qualified to be bonded by the school system’s insurance carrier
  • The successful, candidate will be expected to reside in the Selma/Dallas County Area 

The board are also looking for the following qualities: 

  • Successful experience as an administrator with a professional background that includes finance, instruction and personnel leadership;
  • Documented experience in improving student achievement, parental involvement, and staff support;
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills;
  • Superior ethics, personal integrity and proven leadership abilities;
  • Demonstrated skills as a visionary leader, strategic planner and a problem solver;
  • 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.

The position offers $120,000 - $145,000 depending on qualifications and experience. 

The deadline to submit an application is May 22, followed by interviews from June 9 to 13. The new superintendent will then be announced on June 14 with a transition period from June 15 to July 15. 

The link for application can be found here on the Selma City Schools' website. Applicants are asked to send a cover letter and resume to Katy Smith Campbell at Katy_campbell@bellsouth.net. 

Applicants are asked to send an official transcript from the institution that granted their highest degree to Campbell. They can be sent to this address: 

Katy Smith Campbell & Associates, P.C.

ATTN: Superintendent Search

Post Office Box 830870

Tuskegee, Alabama 36083

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