Job Description:

South Heart Public School District, South Heart, North Dakota, seeks a highly qualified superintendent who is certified in North Dakota or is eligible to become certified. The successful candidate will assume responsibilities of the position July 1, 2024. The North Dakota School Boards Association (NDSBA) has been engaged to assist the school board with this search by identifying and screening applicants. A salary of $85,000-125,000 plus benefits, depending on experience, is being offered. More information and the application form are available at www.ndsba.org. Applicants will not be considered if they do not submit a complete package, including the application form, by the close date of May 6, 2024.

Selection Timeline (tentative):

1. Application deadline: May 6, 2024
2. Finalists selected: May 7, 2024
3. Interviews with school board: May 9, 2024
4. Candidate selected: May 14, 2024
5. Starting date: July 1, 2024

Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, an applicant’s file must be completed and received by the North Dakota School Boards Association (NDSBA) office by May 6 and must contain:

• A formal letter of application
• Resume
• A completed application form (available at www.ndsba.org)
• Certification of teaching; principal and superintendent credential
• Transcripts from institutions where bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree were earned; do not include transcripts for other coursework
• Two letters of recommendation dated no earlier than 2023
• Applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must be a North Dakota resident, a wartime veteran, and include form DD-214.