The MILLER PLACE SCHOOL DISTRICT, located on the north shore of Long Island in Suffolk County, New York, is seeking a Superintendent of Schools.  The 2,318 students in the Miller Place School District are enrolled in 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school.  The district, which serves a diverse student body, has a long tradition of high-achieving students and has a community that is very supportive of the school district and its students.  The district places a strong emphasis on providing programs that meet the needs of all students.  In addition to a strong and inclusive academic program, the district has excellent programs in the arts and athletics.

Stakeholders are committed to excellence and want a leader with a student-centered philosophy who will build upon the district’s many accomplishments and successes while respecting the school and community cultures and their student-centered vision.

The Board of Education is seeking a leader who can build upon the district’s many accomplishments while striving to provide opportunities for all students to succeed. Among the many hallmarks of the Miller Place  School District recently cited by staff, parents, students, and members of the community were:

• A great district with an excellent reputation that is focused on comprehensive measure of success, not just test results.
• Strong commitment to the community as demonstrated by 2^nd and 3^rd generation families living in the district.
• Staff and administrators who are excellent, knowledgeable and care about kids
• An intelligent and child focused board of education.
• A 99% high-school graduation rate.
• Outstanding opportunities for students with special needs and in the arts and athletics

Some of the major leadership challenges for the new superintendent, also cited by staff and residents, are:

• The financial implications of a growing student population
• Upgrading facilities district wide
• Analyzing best practices to ensure that all students are challenged and provided with opportunities to excel

Following significant staff and community engagement, the Miller Place Board of Education has approved the following specifications for its search for a new superintendent:

The successful candidate will be:

• A fully transparent leader, always acting ethically, empathetically and with integrity
• An excellent communicator, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff and community
• Highly visible and actively engaged within the school district and community
• An accomplished administrator, preferably with experience as a teacher, building and central office administrator
• Skilled in fiscal management, instructional leadership, and long-term planning 

The Board of Education is offering a regionally-competitive compensation package.  New York State certification as a School District Administrator or School District Leader is required for appointment.

Applications must be submitted online at www.leadschools.us no later than March 7 and follow the link to “Current Vacancies”.   In addition to completing the basic application, candidates are asked to upload a cover letter describing how they meet the specification criteria listed above, as well as uploading a copy of their current résumé.   All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.