The Knox County Board of Education is seeking an innovative and motivational leader with strong proven leadership and a record of improving student achievement as its next superintendent. The successful candidate should have administrative experience and be an instructional leader who is committed to college and career readiness. It is important for the candidate to have the ability to effectively communicate with the staff and community during this pandemic to achieve district goals, as well as be visible in the community. The candidate should possess strong morals and ethics. Knowledge of budgeting, school finances, buildings and grounds, along with working knowledge of the Kentucky Education System are required.
Knox County is located in South East Kentucky, with the town of Barbourville being the county seat. Barbourville is also the home of Union College. The school district has built a close partnership between Union and all regional post-secondary schools to allow for student learning and staff growth.
The salary will be negotiable with the contract to begin on July 1, 2021.
To apply, go to the KSBA’s website; www.ksba.org click on the Superintendent Search tab, KSBA current searches, under the ad you will find the link to apply for this search.
Application deadline is March 15, 2021