The Board of Education of the Floral Park-Bellerose UFSD is seeking a Superintendent of Schools to begin on July 1, 2025. They are looking for  an outstanding educational leader, who possesses knowledge of curriculum, instruction, personnel, special education,  school finance, and school safety and security. 

The Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District, comprised of approximately 1,550 students, in two schools, Floral Park-Bellerose Elementary School and John Lewis Childs Elementary School, house grades PreK-6 on a neighborhood basis. Students continue their education for grades 7-12 at Floral Park Memorial High School, which is part of the Sewanhaka Central High School District. The Floral Park-Bellerose district provides a continuum of programs, placements, and related services to meet the needs of children across the entire educational continuum. Moreover, the district proudly supports the academic and mental wellness of every child with teacher expertise and programs that encourage growth for all.

Ideally the candidate should possess experience as an elementary school teacher and building and central office administrator.  Moreover, the successful candidate must possess NYS Certification as a School District Administrator or School District Leader.  The Board of Education is offering a regionally competitive salary and benefits package.

The Floral Park-Bellerose Board of Education has hired School Leadership, LLC consulting firm to assist in the search for the new Superintendent of Schools. The following are the major characteristics that the input from the school and community stakeholder groups would suggest the Board of Education should be seeking and screening for in candidates for the position.

The successful candidate will be:

• A compassionate, empathetic, and visible leader who is committed to being part of the Floral Park Bellerose family, and who has experience in elementary schools as a teacher, building, and central office administrator;

• An energetic educator, familiar with working in a small school district and tight-knit community, whose skills include, but are not limited to, effective communication, collaboration and transparent decision-making, budget management, school safety and security, and trust-building among all constituent groups;

• A forward-thinking administrator with experience in developing programs, as well as the professional development associated with the implementation and sustainability of these programs, with respect to Special Education, English as a New Language, Gifted and Talented, and rigorous general education programs that will benefit all students;

• An educational leader who has been successful in training, developing, and supervising staff to meet high expectations for professional practice and performance; and

• An approachable and collaborative administrator with effective interpersonal skills, who is highly visible in the schools and community, and is able to work well with the Board of Education, community, parents, faculty, staff, and students.

Applications will be accepted on-line only until Friday, January 31, 2025, at www.leadschools.us In addition to completing the basic application, candidates are asked to upload a cover letter describing how they believe they meet the specification criteria listed above, as well as uploading a copy of their current résumé. We encourage candidates to visit the Floral Park-Bellerose UFSD website to ascertain additional information about the school district (www.fpbsd.org).