Job Title: Superintendent of Lawrence County Schools 

Job Description: The Superintendent serves as the chief executive officer of the Lawrence County Board of Education. The Superintendent’s duties include those prescribed for superintendents under the Alabama Code (§16-9-1, et seq.) and corresponding requirements and regulations established by the Alabama State Board of Education and the Lawrence County Board of Education. The Superintendent is responsible for the implementation of Board policies and its approved goals and objectives. The Superintendent oversees and directs the effective operation of the District, including the general administration of all instructional, business, and other functions. The Superintendent advises and makes recommendations to the Board of Education respecting such activities, including policies and procedures deemed appropriate to the attainment of District goals and legal compliance. The Superintendent provides effective leadership for the District and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with the Board, central office and school leadership teams, all District employees, parents, students, media and other stakeholders. 

Required Qualifications:

• General fitness and character appropriate to the position;
• Degree from a recognized four-year college or university;
• Holds an Alabama Certificate in administration and supervision based upon requirements established by the State Board of Education;
•  Has had not less than five years of experience in public school work at the time he or she assumes office;
• Is able to submit proof to the State Superintendent of Education of three years of successful educational experience as a teacher, principal, supervisor, superintendent, educational administrator or instructor in school administration during the five years next preceding his appointment;
• Is able to submit proof to the Board of Education that he or she is knowledgeable in school administration; and
• Such other minimum qualifications as may be established by statute or the State Board of Education. 

Salary Range: The salary range of the Superintendent will be subject to the applicability of the Board’s relevant local act: Alabama Code § 45-40-102, and not likely to exceed $150,000. The salary will be negotiable up to the limits of Alabama Code § 45-40-102 upon the Board’s consideration of the selected applicant’s education, experience, demonstrated success, and any other factors considered relevant by the Board. 

Alabama Code § 45-40-102 upon the Board’s consideration of the selected applicant’s education, experience, demonstrated success, and any other factors considered relevant by the Board. 

Application Information: 

The applicant is requested to print, sign and submit an application on the approved form (available at https://www.lawrenceal.org/) with a cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references by e-mail to: SuperintendentSearch@bishopbrooks.com preferred) or by mail to: 

c/o Bishop Brooks LLC 

2101 West Clinton Ave., Suite 402 

Huntsville, Alabama 35805 

In addition, a verified transcript from the institution that granted the applicant’s highest degree must be requested by the applicant and sent directly by regular mail or by e-mail to: 

SuperintendentSearch@bishopbrooks.com

For additional information, please contact Chris Pape at (256) 562-4222 or cpape@bishopbrooks.com

Posting of Notice: This notice is made, published and posted all in accordance with the Board’s process for filling the vacancy in the position of Lawrence County Superintendent as described in Title 16-9-11, Code of Alabama, 1975 and Title 16-22-15, Code of Alabama, 1975. This notice shall be posted at https://www.lawrenceal.org/and in a conspicuous place by the Principal of each school, in District work areas/sites and at the Central Office of the Board of Education located at 14131 Market Street, Moulton, Alabama, 35650, at least thirty (30) calendar days before the position is to be filled. The Lawrence County Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. 

Timeline: The Board of Education has established an anticipated timeline for the search to fill the Superintendent position. The timeline is attached to this notice and may also be found at https://www.lawrenceal.org/

Background Check: A background investigation may be required for consideration for this position. These investigations may include, but are not limited to, an analysis of public and private documents, contact with former employers, verification of employment, education and credentialing, information from background check providers, contact with professional references, and other pertinent information. Your signature on the application is authorization for Lawrence County Schools, its legal counsel, and his agent, THE MOSES GROUP, LLC, to conduct a background investigation as described above including a credit history report. Your signature on the application is your acknowledgment that information revealed from the background investigation may be used for determining eligibility and qualification for pre-employment consideration and for continued employment if hired. The Applicant will be notified in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) before any employment decision is made if based on information in the report and any information gathered will be provided to the applicant by Bishop Brooks, LLC upon written request. 

The Lawrence County Board of Education reserves the right to waive nonmaterial defects or discrepancies in applications; to verify, clarify, or obtain additional information regarding applicants, including relevant background information; and to consider qualified candidates who have not participated in the formal application process described above.