Job Description:
NOTICE OF VACANCY
All qualified applicants are invited to apply for the following position:
Position:                            Magdalena Municipal Schools Superintendent
                                               
Required qualifications
-Master’s Degree from an accredited institution (earned doctorate preferred),
-Possessing or eligible for administrative licensure in New Mexico,
Preferred qualifications
-Experience as district level superintendent, associate superintendent, or
 assistant superintendent,
-10+ years of classroom teaching experience
-5+ years of experience as a school principal
The individual selected by the Board should possess the following characteristics:
-Demonstrated ability to articulate a vision of educational excellence for all students,
-Demonstrated leadership skills in a complex school system to move the organization
   toward that vision,
-Proven success as an educational leader and community builder in culturally
 diverse communities,
-Demonstrated abilities to effectively advocate for the school district with related
governmental agencies,
-Exceptional skills as a communicator and consensus builder;
-Demonstrated competence at establishing and maintaining an effective working
 relationship with the Board,
-A career history of unimpeachable integrity.
Salary:                                  As Negotiated with Magdalena Municipal School Board
Starting Date:                      07/01/2025
Interested applicants should submit to the address below a letter of interest, a resume outlining education, work experience, professional organizations and three references with addresses and telephone numbers and a statement of educational philosophy (maximum of two typewritten pages). If offered a position, potential employee will need to have a fingerprint background check, and pass the House Bill 128 requirements.
Submit to:                             Lynn Major
Magdalena Municipal Schools
                                                201 Duggins Drive
Magdalena NM, 87825
                                                Lynn.major@magschools.us
Questions can be referred to: Lynn Major School Board President, lynn.major@magschools.us
                        CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Postmarked by March 30, 2025
Magdalena Municipal School District does not discriminate in employment or provision of services
On the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or handicapping condition