This document contains an application for the position of Superintendent of the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District. It requests personal and professional information including employment history, education, certifications, references, and answers to supplemental questions. If selected, applicants may be required to undergo a physical examination and agree to have their candidacy discussed in private session unless otherwise requested. The application aims to evaluate candidates for their qualifications and fit for the Superintendent role.

1. Swedesboro-Woolwich Application for the Position of:
SUPERINTENDENT
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Current District
Name:
& Position:
Home Address Home Phone
City State Zip
Office Address City State/Zip
Office Phone Cell Phone
E-mail Address
Preferred Method of Contact
May we use this office phone? Yes____ No ___ (We will call only to schedule appointments or to get essential
information and will identify the purpose of the call as personal.)
The Board of Education expects the information requested to be supplied according to the application format.
If there is insufficient space for your answer, attach an additional page with your name on it and indicate which
number(s) you are continuing. If you are unable to provide any of the required information, please include an
explanation.
Applicants are requested not to contact individual board members. Application materials and inquiries should
be directed to:
Superintendent Search – SWEDESBORO-WOOLWICH
New Jersey School Boards Association
413 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
Phone (609) 695-7600 Fax (609) 695-1577
2. CERTIFICATION -- Required
I hold a New Jersey School Administrator Certificate issued by the Department of Education, Division of Teacher
Preparation and Certification Yes: ________
OR
I hold a Certificate of Eligibility for School Administrator issued by the Department of Education, Division of
Teacher Preparation and Certification Yes: ________
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3. EMPLOYMENT RECORD: In chronological order with most recent position first
Employment (mo./yr.)
Title
From: To:
District District phone
District address
Type of District
Grade organization # of schools Urban _____ Suburban ____ Rural ____
District-Wide Information
# of students # of certified staff Annual budget
# of staff you supervise Name of your supervisor
Major responsibilities (including grades and number of students you supervise)
Current salary Why do you wish to leave?
Employment (mo./yr.)
Title
From: To:
District District phone
District address
Type of District
Grade organization # of schools Urban _____ Suburban ____ Rural ____
District-Wide Information
# of students # of certified staff Annual budget
# of staff you supervised Name of your supervisor
Major responsibilities (including grades and number of students you supervised)
Last salary Why did you leave?
Employment (mo./yr.)
Title
From: To:
District District phone
District address
Type of District
Grade organization # of schools Urban _____ Suburban ____ Rural ____
District-Wide Information
# of students # of certified staff Annual budget
# of staff you supervised Name of your supervisor
Major responsibilities (including grades and number of students you supervised)
Last salary Why did you leave?
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4. OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION: (include previous teaching)
Position Dates (mo./yr.) Employer and Location Field and Grade Level
5. RELATED INFORMATION:
Have you ever been dismissed, denied tenure or not renewed for any reason including reduction on force?
Please explain:
6. EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION:
Degree Received Institution (Name/Location)
Most recent educational/professional preparation:
Course Institution Dates
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7. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: (Indicate offices held, if any)
8. HONORS, AWARDS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS: (e.g. books or articles authored, honorary degrees, special
recognition for professional activities, lectureships, major addresses)
9. REFERENCES: List four references, preferably recent employers. Please note: reference checking is
recommended for finalists only, but will not be limited to those people you list. If you wish reference
confidentiality at this time, please indicate below.
Name Title Address Telephone
Limits on contact of references
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5. For Office Use Only #19
Return by 5:00PM on Monday, December 28, 2009
SUPERINTENDENT APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT FOR
SWEDESBORO-WOOLWICH
10. POSITION: How did you become aware of this job opportunity?__________________________________
11. CERTIFICATION: Attach copies of all applicable certifications and please include an official transcript for all
post-CSA certification coursework.
12. RELATED INFORMATION: What are your salary requirements for this position?__________________
13. PROFESSIONAL EVALUATIONS: NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION MAY NOT BE PROCESSED ABSENT
THESE EVALUATIONS OR APPROPRIATE EXPLANATION.
A. Please submit copies of all written evaluations of your performance which were conducted during the
past year.
B. Please attach copies of two (2) written evaluations of subordinates which you have conducted during
the past year. Please include one positive evaluation and one showing need for improvement. Block out
names or other identifying references so that the confidentiality of these individuals is protected.
If you are unable to provide either of the above, please explain why.
14. LEADERSHIP:
Specifically describe your administrative and educational leadership experience in each of the following. We
are looking for actual accomplishments rather than theoretical proposals.
a. Curriculum development, implementation, evaluation and articulation
b. Facilities management, development and utilization
c. Community relations and outreach
d. Labor relations
e. Strategic and long range planning
Attach your answer on a separate sheet, labeled with your name and question number.
15. ESSAY:
Describe what you believe to be the most effective working relationship between the superintendent and the
board. What would you do to establish and maintain this relationship?
Attach your answer on a separate sheet, labeled with your name and question number
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I understand that prior to employment but after an employment offer has been extended, I may be required to
undergo, at board expense, a complete physical examination. I understand that during the final stages of the
search, references beyond those listed on the application, will be contacted. I have included all requested
information. I certify that all of the statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my
knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. I understand that any omission or misrepresentation of
information shall be sufficient cause for: (1) rejecting my candidacy, (2) withdrawing of any offer of employment,
or (3) terminating my employment. I further understand that the Swedesboro-Woolwich Board of Education
will meet in private session to discuss applicants for superintendent unless specifically notified in writing by any
candidate who wishes his/her deliberations to be held in public.
Date ____________________________ Signature _______________________________________
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