Susquehanna Township School District Superintendent of Schools Search
Mission Statement
Superintendent Position
The Susquehanna Township
School District, serving a
diverse community, strives
to provide all students varied
educational opportunities in
a safe environment enabling
them to develop into productive,
responsible citizens and lifelong
learners.
The next superintendent of the Susquehanna Township School District will be
expected to:
• Be a strong leader with a communication style that promotes a
collaborative environment that effectively engages all school community
members and sustains positive staff and board relations.
• Be skilled in selecting, motivating and evaluating highly qualified staff
with the ability to convey these skills to others and have the capacity to
facilitate the improvement of the board’s ability to govern.
• Have a sincere interest in the education and personal development of young people with a commitment to visiting
schools in order to monitor school climate, effectiveness of programs, classroom instruction, and student learning
with a focus on providing equal educational opportunities for a diverse student body.
• View administration as a supportive service to teaching and learning
• Promote close cooperation between parents, teachers, and all other school district staff
• Maintain a high standard of ethics for themselves and all others. Candidate must have a PA letter of eligibility and Central office experience. The salary is negotiable and competitive,
based on training and experience.
The District
Susquehanna Township School District is located directly east and north of the City of Harrisburg. The district’s 3,233 students
attend four schools: Sara Lindemuth Elementary School - kindergarten and grades one and two; Thomas W. Holtzman, Jr.,
Elementary School - third, fourth, and fifth grades; the Middle School - grades six, seven
and eight; and the High School, nine through twelve. The elementary schools offer an enriching and challenging curriculum in
order to support and meet the academic needs of students. The staff is committed to student development and achievement.
The curriculum includes reading, math, social studies, science, computers, library media services, art, music and physical education. Students can also participate in an Elementary “Hands On” Science Program where elementary science specialists facilitate
a unique science program for all first through fifth grade students. The program’s emphasis allows students to make their own
discoveries and find answers to their questions through experiments and investigations. The elementary schools serve a culturally
diverse population who are taught to appreciate the differences of their classmates, while creating a warm learning environment.
Susquehanna Township Middle School is dedicated to meeting the individual and varied needs of students in a safe and
supportive environment. The Susquehanna Township Middle School is staffed with caring, compassionate, and dedicated teachers who understand and are prepared to assist students as they journey through the exciting and sometimes challenging middle
school years. The school provides a rigorous, challenging, and exciting curriculum in which students are taught to question, think
critically, and develop patterns of analytical thought through each of the academic disciplines. In addition to academic opportunities, students are encouraged to become further connected with their school, classmates, and teachers by participating in
afterschool activities. Students are well prepared academically and socially for a successful high school experience.
Susquehanna Township School District Superintendent of Schools Search
Vision Statement
The Susquehanna Township High School (STHS) has an excellent educational
program taught by a talented and dedicated faculty. STHS is a place where essential
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skills are learned, knowledge is explored and ideas are critically analyzed and evaluSuperior Education
ated. The school offers a wide range of academic classes, including over 20 Honors
for ALL Students
and Advanced Placement courses, two foreign languages and a variety of college
preparatory electives. Concurrent enrollment in Harrisburg Area Community College courses is possible for enrichment where students have the advantage of selecting a schedule of eight courses a year. Two
hundred and thirty-five students graduated as the Class of 2014: 57 percent plan to attend four-year colleges and universities; 21
percent plan to attend community colleges; 6 percent plan to attend technical and business schools; five are entering the armed
forces; and nine are entering the workforce. From the top 60 students attendance at schools of higher education include: Penn
State Schreyer Honors College, Bucknell University, Howard University, Fashion Institute of Technology, Syracuse University,
Temple University, Rider College and Drexel University. The district also offers numerous opportunities for students to participate in extra-curricular activities that encompass a broad range of boys’ and girls’ athletic teams, a diverse array of clubs, and a
strong student leadership group. Susquehanna Township School District has a legacy of an appreciation for the arts and encourages students to become artistically and creatively competent in music, theater, visual arts and more. Students and staff also are
actively supportive of philanthropic endeavors with local, state, national and international nonprofit organizations. Community
service and servant leadership are core tenets in the school district, and graduating students of Susquehanna Township School
District are well-rounded, not only academically and athletically, but in aesthetics and altruism.
Finances
The Susquehanna Township School District’s preliminary 2014-2015 Budget of $44,826,253 is comprised of revenue derived
from local sources (taxes) 80%, state funding 19%, and 1% federal sources while and the balance comes from other sources.
The Community
The Susquehanna Township School District is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, part of the greater Harrisburg area.
Harrisburg has been noted as one of the best small cities in the United States, and has evolved into a wonderful destination
for business, education, and recreational pursuits. The region is a wonderful mix of business, agriculture, and blue and white
collar employment opportunities. Residents of the district have easy access to Lancaster, Lebanon, Hershey, and are within
two hours of Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Baltimore, MD. The expanded choices of cultural, recreational, educational
and professional opportunities are simply too numerous to mention. These cities also have strong professional sports franchises
in addition to the wonderful recreational and business opportunities. The area has plenty to offer the outdoor enthusiast. The
Susquehanna River is a stone’s throw away, and has some of the best fishing and boating experiences anywhere. Sports activities for youth through adults are also consistently on display at community parks and fields throughout the area.
Residents of the greater Harrisburg area can continue their learning experiences at some of the most highly-respected
colleges and universities in the state of Pennsylvania, including Elizabethtown College, Franklin and Marshall College,
Lebanon Valley College, Millersville University, Shippensburg University, Susquehanna University, Bucknell University,
and Bloomsburg Universities. Other institutions in the region include Harrisburg Area Community College, Penn State
University Main Campus and Penn State University’s campus in Middletown. The residents of the district also have immediate access to outstanding medical facilities such as the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. The next superintendent
will enjoy a quality of life that makes the region an attractive place to live.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates will need to provide a signed cover letter, two page resume, application, PA letter of eligibility (copy),
Act 24 clearance, current Act 34 and Act 151 clearances and FBI fingerprints (dated within 1 year). Sealed university
transcripts will need to be ordered and mailed to PSBA School Services, attention, Michelle Kunkel, 400 Bent Creek Blvd,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. To complete the application process and upload required documents you must go to PSBA’s
Career Gateway at https://careergateway.psba.org and begin by creating a profile. Career Gateway questions can be
directed to Michelle Kunkel at 717-506-2450 ext. 3365 or michelle.kunkel@psba.org.. Applications completed by Jan. 19,
2015 are assured a review by the Board. EOE
www.psba.org (800) 932-0588
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