Superintendent Search Information Sheet

The Plymouth School Committee invites student-centered, passionate, and innovative candidates to apply for the position of Superintendent of Schools.

An invitation to apply for the position of

Superintendent of Schools

The Town of Plymouth lies 40 miles south of Boston and at the gateway to Cape Cod. Living less than an hour from two of the largest urban centers in New England, area residents are within reach of numerous educational, social, cultural and economic opportunities.

Plymouth, America’s hometown, is the largest land area town in Massachusetts. Its 102 square miles are dotted with 365 lakes and ponds and has 26 miles of oceanfront. The centerpiece tourist attractions include Plymouth Rock, Plimoth Plantation, and Mayflower II, all part of the living museum recreating the seventeenth century Pilgrim community. Fishing, light industry and tourism are the heart of the economy. The community, with a population of approximately 62,000, boasts an outstanding philharmonic orchestra, award-winning public library, junior college, a variety of community-based college programs, a community art guild, a marina, several championship golf courses, full recreation programs, a regional community hospital, and a small airport.

The Plymouth Public Schools serve approximately 7,400 students of diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. The district is comprised of a developmental preschool, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, an alternative high school, and two state of the art high schools. Plymouth North and South high schools are comprehensive in nature and offer a multitude of state approved Chapter 74 vocational programs. The FY2021 district budget is approximately $104 million and the district employs over 800 certificated personnel and over 450 classified staff.

There are four main themes in the district strategic plan that guides all decisions in the Plymouth Public Schools: The Whole Child Family and Community Engagement Academic Achievement Leadership

Plymouth Public Schools 11 Lincoln Street | Plymouth, MA 02360 phone (508) 830-4300 | fax (508) 746-1873 www.plymouth.k12.ma.us

The Plymouth Public Schools prioritizes the whole student, specifically their social and emotional growth, health and welfare, and awareness of their civic responsibilities. Students in the 21st century are faced with enormous pressures from many directions. The challenge of the public schools is to work with all stakeholders to ensure that our students are prepared with the tools necessary to make proper decisions as they mature. The Plymouth Public Schools continually works to ensure that all the necessary support systems are in place to support every student who attends our schools. We are proud of our inclusive environment housing numerous district-wide special education programs, a growing English Language Learner population, and in our ability to provide extensive opportunities for all students.

Enhancing the academic achievement of students at all academic levels and providing them the opportunities to participate in activities that prepare them for post-graduate success will continue to be one of the driving missions of the Plymouth Public Schools. One major goal for the incoming Superintendent is to continue to enhance and improve our already successful programs as well as establish a strong vision for the future.

An invitation to apply for the position of

Superintendent of Schools

The Plymouth School Committee will hire a Superintendent of Schools who has the ability to collaborate and communicate with all stakeholders and continue to prioritize our strong climate and culture. The ideal candidate will have the skills to form strong community relationships both in the school system and in the larger Plymouth community. In particular as the Superintendent of Schools, this individual is the spokesperson for the schools at our representative Town Meeting.

The individual must have a strong vision and possess outstanding leadership skills, in particular those that complement implementation and oversight due to the enormity of the Plymouth school system. In addition, his/her ability to solve complex problems in conjunction with a strong understanding of school finance and budgets is a priority.

Please see the job description and related brochure that includes stakeholder input for more specifics, bitly.com/PPSSuperSearchFeedback. The candidate must possess a master’s degree and graduate work beyond the master’s degree is preferred. Qualified candidates must have at least five years school administrative experience combined with a background as a teacher. A valid superintendent’s license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is required. The Plymouth School Committee will be providing a multi-year contract with a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The deadline for applications is February 14, 2020. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 24, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. The announcement of the new Superintendent will be in June 2020 with an expected start date of November 1, 2020.

For more information, please contact: Patricia C. Fry Plymouth Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources 11 Lincoln St. Plymouth, MA 02360 508-830-4300 pfry@plymouth.k12.ma.us

Plymouth Public Schools 11 Lincoln Street | Plymouth, MA 02360 phone (508) 830-4300 | fax (508) 746-1873 www.plymouth.k12.ma.us The Plymouth Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, homelessness, genetic information, ancestry, status as a veteran or U.S. uniformed military service member, disability, or age in admission to, treatment in, or employment in its services, programs, and activities.