<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><img class="size-full wp-image-13094 alignleft" src="https://www.vsba.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/305632919_592909865959023_7193510866988034159_n.png" alt="" width="300" height="300">Announcement of Superintendent Search</strong>
<strong>Washington County Public Schools (Virginia)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The School Board of Washington County Public Schools invites applications for the position of Superintendent.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The County</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Washington County is located in the southwestern region of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2020, the population was 53,935. Interstate 81 runs through the county's central valley and intersects with Interstate 77 approximately 55 miles northeast of the Town of Abingdon, Washington County's seat of government. Washington County is part of the Kingsport–Bristol (TN)–Bristol (VA) Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Division</strong>
The Washington County School System is home to over 6,750 students learning in 15 locations at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels. In addition, there is a career and technical center that offers our students the opportunity to explore and develop skills that lead to gainful employment in the work force. These individual schools have all achieved state accreditation and have all made adequate yearly progress. Approximately 670 professional staff and 355 support staff are employed to lead a school system that is "Committed to the Success of Every Student." The level of professional development continues to grow each year for this group.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Our Mission</strong>: Washington County Schools is committed to the success of every student. We seek to empower all students to meet rigorous academic standards by providing authentic and relevant educational experiences.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Our Vision:</strong> Washington County Schools is an innovative leader in education excellence, teaching and learning, creativity, technology integration and global citizenship.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Schools:</strong> 7 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 4 high schools &amp; one career and technical school</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>PK-12 Student Enrollment:</strong> Approximately 6,750 students</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Full Time Personnel:</strong> 1,025</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>On Time Graduation Rate</strong>: 93.4%</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Budget:</strong> $105,437,421</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.wcs.k12.va.us">https://www.wcs.k12.va.us</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Salary</strong>
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The board will receive applications from January 9 – February 3, 2023</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">At this point the board has not met to establish qualifications. Qualifications will be added on January 9, 2023.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Candidates must meet the legal requirements to be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a superintendent in Virginia. Licensure must be approved by the State Board of Education which meets on a quarterly basis. Questions concerning the eligibility requirement should be directed to the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Candidates should not contact school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina Patterson, Executive Director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722 or gina@vsba.org.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Washington County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p>
<strong>Important Notice:</strong> The Virginia School Boards Association is assisting the school boards below with the search process. Candidates should not make contact with individual school board members. Inquiries should be directed to Gina G. Patterson, executive director, Virginia School Boards Association, 200 Hansen Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911, 434-295-8722, or <a href="mailto:gina@vsba.org" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:gina@vsba.org">gina@vsba.org</a>.
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Equal Opportunity Employer</em></p>


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<h3>Applitrack</h3>
To view a list of all positions that are <strong>currently accepting applications</strong>, please visit Application Procedures
Apply online: <a href="https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1">https://phl.applitrack.com/vsba/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1</a>

Applications for specific positions are linked below when available.
<h4>To be notified when Superintendent Searches are available, please contact Tom Brewster, direct of member services at tom@vsba.org or 1-800-446-8722.</h4>

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<strong>Eligibility Requirements for Virginia Superintendents</strong>
IMPORTANT NOTE: To be appointed as a superintendent in VIRGINIA, one must be listed on the "Eligible List of Division Superintendents" approved by the Virginia Board of Education. <em><strong>The Board of Education only meets eight or nine times per year which can cause delays in processing the applications for licensure. We encourage you to reach out ASAP to the Virginia Department of Education. </strong></em>For information regarding this list, contact the Office of Professional Licensure, State Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, VA 23218-2120, Telephone: (804) 371-2522.

Click <a style="text-decoration: underline;" href="https://www.vsba.org/services/other_superintendent_searches" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.vsba.org/services/other_superintendent_searches">here</a> for searches not being conducted by VSBA