Superintendent
Searches
Staff provides search assistance as part of dues-based services. This assistance includes training in the search process, sample materials and questions, interview training, assistance with the superintendent contract and superintendent evaluation process, as well as assisting with development of district goals and providing the training necessary to establish a firm board/superintendent relationship. If, however, you wish staff to serve as a professional employment consultant - processing applications, providing complete, confidential secretarial support, making interview appointments, and critiquing board interview techniques - there is an additional fee involved. Contact your Field Service Representative for more information.
Superintendent Evaluation
Staff provides initial training and oversight to assist boards in developing process, compiling materials, and structuring the summary conference. Staff can also assist the board in the analysis of current evaluation instruments and can make recommendations for changes to meet current legal and operational needs. Sample instruments to measure both leadership skills and progress toward goals/objectives can be downloaded from this website.
Superintendent Contracts
Staff
provides information on and analysis of superintendents' contracts in
conjunction with districts' legal counsel. NJSBA
has prepared some material to assist your board in negotiating a new contract.
The materials include an explanation of the Superintendent Tenure Law, an
analysis of the Association of School Administrator's Model Contract, as well as
a suggested process for negotiating a contract. Sample contracts and benefit
information are also available. We will assist you in reviewing the
superintendent's contract and job description and the district's goals.
Superintendent
Relations Consultation
An effective relationship between the board and the superintendent is key to a successful district. Your Field Service Representative can assist the board towards improving that relationship by providing a sympathetic ear, consultation on how to analyze relationship problems, and specific alternatives for problem resolution. Specific training and workshops on team-development, communications and conflict management are available and customized to handle the specific needs of boards.
Superintendent
Opportunity and Registry Service (SOARS)
NJSBA has conducted superintendent searches for more than 20 years and is the only NJ search consultant whose major responsibility is to the local board of education. Each year, NJSBA conducts 75% of the facilitated superintendent searches in New Jersey. SOARS is an enhancement to our search service that speeds and simplifies the process for boards and superintendents.
How SOARS Benefits Boards
How SOARS Benefits Administrators
For more information on this time-saving service, download our printable brochure and enrollment form.