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Kansas Commissioner of Education


The Kansas State Board of Education is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Commissioner of Education. This is an exceptional opportunity for an educational leader with a vision of success for all students and the capacity to implement that vision in conjunction with the established goals of the State Board of Education.

The State Board of Education is a ten-member elected body and has constitutional authority for the general supervision of public schools in Kansas. The Commissioner of Education serves at the pleasure of the Board as its policy advisor and as chief administrator of the Kansas State Department of Education. The ideal experience in education or comparable business leadership positions for the successful candidate include:

•Knowledge of educational policy development and
implementation in a large scale system
•Proven skills in working effectively with political leaders at the state level
•Experience in working with elected or appointed educational boards
•Practice in working with educational professionals, organizations and other stakeholders
•Familiarity with the implementation of federal and state educational legislation

•Experience in leadership and management of a large
institution
•Demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse student population and employing a diverse staff
•Experience in administering large budgets Prospective candidates should request an application from the National Association of State Boards of Education at coesearch@nasbe.org
The period for accepting applications will close on February 26, 2010. For additional information, please email Kristiej@nasbe.org or if you prefer to email your response please fill free to do so at: coesearch@nasbe.org
Below are the 3 questions:

1.What are the major education issues confronting Kansas?
2.What skills and characteristics do you believe are essential for the next Commissioner to have to address these issues?
3.What advice would you give to the State Board of Education as they conduct this search?



Position: Executive Director of Student Services

District: USD #233, Olathe District Schools

School: Education Center

Contact: Dr. Lowell Ghosey

Firm: 14160 Black Bob Road

City: Olathe

State: KS

Zip: 66062

Phone: 913-780-7000

Fax: 913-780-8007

Email: ghosey@olatheschools.com

Website: www.olatheschools.com

Description: RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Executive Director of Student Services has responsibility in the areas of support for K-12 principals, alternative education, youth development, parent/student issues, policy implementation for student transfer, supervision of student records, student attendance and truancy, and other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent.

Application by letter of interest may be submitted in lieu of completing the online internal application, due to the qualifications for this specific position. Screening of candidates will begin as soon as possible.

EDUCATION: Advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) preferred.

PREFERRED SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:Building principal experience.Ability to work as team member and problem solve with parents, principals and district staff.

LOCATION:Education Center
LENGTH OF CONTRACT:12 Month(July 1 - June 30)Start date:
July 1, 2010

CONTACT: Dr. Lowell Ghosey Executive Director, Secondary Personnel,14160 Black Bob Rd.,Olathe,KS 66063-2000
Ph: (913)780-7000