Education Week - May 15, 2013 - 25

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PRINCIPALS/
HEAD OF SCHOOL

SuPERINtENDENt

HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Lake Forest High School District 115

Lake Forest, Illinois

Lake Forest High School District 115
seeks an outstanding high school principal
to lead this nationally recognized high
school. The school is located 30 miles
north of Chicago on the shores of Lake
Michigan. The district has a proud and
unique heritage that dates to 1850.
The community is highly supportive of
education and over 95% of the high
school’s graduates enroll in colleges and
universities.
The salary will be no less than $165,000
with TRS paid by the board. Applications
will be accepted through June 3. The new
principal will assume duties on July 1, 2013
or as soon as possible thereafter.
To learn more or to apply on-line visit:
www.schoolexecconnect.com

Dr. Linda Hanson, Consultant

2145 Tanglewood Court Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: 847.220.1585

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Maine School Administrative District No. 6
(Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis, Limington, Standish)
PRINCIPAL, BONNY EAGLE HIGH SCHOOL
Salary: $93,786 with Master’s; $94,986 with Master’s+30;
$96,186 with Doctorate
Start Date: July 1, 2013
MSAD 6 is looking for a dynamic educational leader to
move its students and staff forward with experience in
leading a large high school, familiarity with school reform
and performance-based education, and evaluation and
supervision. Bonny Eagle High School, located in Standish,
Maine, has approximately 1,100 students and 155 teachers
and support staff. The District is moving in the direction
of a performance-based educational model using Marzano
as the framework for change along with the Common Core
and other educational tools to evoke change. The successful
candidate will possess demonstrated abilities in improving
educational outcomes for all students while building a
climate of support, tolerance, and appreciation for diversity.
The candidate will have the ability to build aspirations and a
belief that attaining high academic expectations is attainable
for all students. State of Maine certification or eligibility is
required.
Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with
degree and qualifications. Contract date starts July 1, 2013.
For more information on this position, please visit our
website at www.bonnyeagle.org or www.ServingSchools.
com.
Applications should be forwarded to BEHS Principal
Search Committee, MSAD 6, 94 Main Street, Buxton, ME
04093. A complete application must include: application,
cover letter, resume, MDOE certification, transcript of
coursework, and 3 current letters of recommendation.
MSAD 6 is an equal opportunity employer.

Fax: 847.579.1586

tOP SCHOOL JOBS’s K-12 tALENt MANAGER

Where to Work: Public, Private, or Charter School?
PRINCIPALS/
HEAD OF SCHOOL

HARRISON

CENTRAL Westchester
SCHOOLS County, NY

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Committed to equity and access to opportunity for all
students, the Harrison Central School District is seeking a
dynamic instructional leader for the following vacancy:

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL
Effective July 1, 2013

• Expertise as an instructional leader, capable of leading
professional development for a diverse and talented faculty
• Comprehensive knowledge of instructional best practices and the
structures that support child development & student learning
• Experience using data to establish clear and measurable goals to
monitor student progress and evaluate instructional programs
• Expertise in the supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff to
promote professional growth and ensure high standards of
professional accountability
• Ability to engage stake-holders, including students, parents,
faculty, and community members, in a shared commitment to the
goals of the school and the district
• Evidence of substantive leadership initiatives and valid NYS
administrative certiﬁcation (SAS, SDA, or SBL)

Interested candidates MUST apply online at: www.olasjobs.org/lhv

HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Search #165-6 • An AA/Equal Opportunity Employer

So you've figured out that you want to teach. But do you know
what kind of school is most appealing to you? There are over
130,000 K-12 schools in the United States--and over 3.7 million teachers who teach in them. You've heard people talk
about public schools, charter schools, and independent
schools--which of these educational environments is best for
you?
Of course, there is no universal "right" choice. All three types
of schools offer their own advantages. In making your decision, the first step is to understand what, exactly, constitutes a
public, an independent, and a charter school--and what the
differences in those environments mean for teachers.
A public school is one that is funded by public tax dollars and
that provides free education to students based, most frequently, on where they live. Public school districts provide
guidelines regarding curriculum formation and require that
their teachers be state-certified. Their students are required to
pass state-wide exams, and curricula tend to align with these
standardized tests. Often, union-driven public schools pay
teachers slightly higher salaries. In the United States, roughly
80% of K-12 schools are public.
The definition of an independent school is somewhat more
nuanced. Often considered synonymous with the term "private
school," an independent school is, in fact, a bit different. All
independent schools are private, but not all private schools are
independent (for example, a Catholic school would be considered a private school but not an independent school). Most
basically, private and independent schools are privately
funded, not subject to state regulations or the influx of publiclycollected funds. Independent schools, however, are distinct in
that they are self-governed by their own boards of trustees.
Independent schools almost never require certification from
their teachers, favoring instead a mastery of a particular subject and demonstrated interest and experience in working with
children. They typically feature smaller class sizes, slightly
lower pay, and a holistic teaching experience that weaves a
teacher thoroughly into the tapestry of the school. Independent
school teachers will likely be encouraged or required to be involved both inside and outside of the classroom, as coaches,

dorm parents, or club advisers in addition to classroom teachers. Since they are self-governed, they strongly value community and culture, and their teachers help to promote the mission
and values of the school.
The charter school movement, still quite new in the U.S. (as
of 2010, charter schools comprised only five percent of public
schools in the country), features a blend of public and independent school traits. Charter schools are publicly funded and require no tuition payment from their students. However, the
guidelines that govern charter schools are more flexible than
those of their purely public counterparts. These schools create
and follow their own "charter." Charter schools are often located in inner-city areas and are intended to help supplement
or replace failing public schools.
So which school type should you choose?
If you are looking to immerse yourself in the culture of a school,
to live (perhaps) on campus, and to work often long hours as a
teacher and a coach or adviser, then an independent school
might be the ideal environment for you. You will likely devote
less time to classroom management, and you might have the
opportunity to teach a variety of different elective classes.
If the idea of giving back to a community excites you, then you
might consider pursuing a role in a public or charter school.
If you work in a charter school, you might enjoy more flexibility
in curriculum planning and your daily work than your counterparts at a public school. You will be part of an experimental
movement to determine what types of teaching are truly effective, particularly in disadvantaged areas. You will help firsthand in narrowing the ever-growing achievement gap that is
magnified by social and economic stratification throughout the
country...
To read the complete blog post, visit http://blogs.edweek.org/
topschooljobs/k-12_talent_manager/ and click the "Leadership" link under "Categories".
The opinions expressed are strictly those of the author and do
not reflect the opinions or endorsement of Editorial Projects in
Education.
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