Terms of Employment & Salary: The Board of Education is prepared to offer the successful candidate a three-year contract with a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $155,000–$175,000.
Preferred Education:
Masters
Internal Number: Walton
The Board of Education of the Walton Central School District announces a vacancy for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The successful candidate will:
Be approachable and able to communicate with people from all walks of life with honesty, integrity, and sincerity;
Exhibit good judgment, is patient in dealing with others, and has shown evidence of stability and integrity under pressure;
Have genuine concern for children as demonstrated by listening, being visible and known to them, and involvement in their education and activities;
Have a leadership style that is built upon trust, integrity, enthusiasm, compassion, courtesy, common sense, attention to detail, and strong moral and ethical values;
Have an ability to engage and involve parents, community, staff and students in the educational improvement process; and
Have a reputation for honesty, integrity, knowledge of public school administration, leadership and good character.
District residency preferred. Qualified applicants must submit the following in order to complete the application process:
A letter of application,
A current resumé,
A completed application form: https://www.dcmoboces.com/o/dcmo-boces/page/current-vacancies
Three letters of recommendation, and
Proof of required certification (SDA or SDL).
Mr. Michael Rullo, District Superintendent of the Sole Supervisory District of Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Counties, will assist the Walton Central School District Board of Education in the selection process. The Board of Education will make the final decision as to the successful candidate. Applicants are not to contact members of the Board of Education.
All inquiries must be directed to: Mr. Michael Rullo, District Superintendent, DCMO BOCES, 6678 County Road 32, Norwich, New York 13815-3554; or call (607) 335-1233; or email Michael.rullo@dcmoboces.com. The deadline for the receipt of applications is
November 1, 2024. The Board anticipates completing first round interviews December 2-13, 2024, final interviews January 6-17, 2025, and appointing the successful candidate in February. The new Superintendent is expected to begin employment on July 1, 2025, or a mutually acceptable date.
Walton is situated on the banks of the West Branch of the Delaware River at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, approximately 150 miles from the New York metropolitan area. Binghamton is an easy one-hour drive, with Albany and Syracuse each two hours away. Five colleges are located within an hour’s drive: SUNY Delhi, SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick College, Binghamton University, and SUNY Broome Community College. The Walton Board of Education is composed of seven voluntary members. All members serve three-year terms, meet regularly, and are actively involved on one or more Board Advisory Committees. The Board is united in its top priority, improving academic achievement. Board members will ensure that the new Superintendent is supported in achieving the District’s goals. The Superintendent will be further supported by outstanding instructors, and administrative and support staff. As a result of these partnerships, and as a result of our continued efforts to engage parents and the wider community, Walton students are positioned to excel and achieve greater levels of academic success.
