Superintendent – Cambridge, MD

Job Description

Dorchester County Public Schools

The Dorchester County Board of Education seeks an outstanding educational leader to serve as the Superintendent of Schools beginning on July 1, 2024.

Dorchester County, Maryland, with a population of 29,300, is the Eastern Shore’s largest county with 593 square miles of land and 108 square miles of water. While the county is home to more than 750 businesses, it is also rich in recreational facilities and natural resources. The Dorchester County Public School system provides the educational foundation for the county’s children.

Information about the 5000-student Dorchester County Public Schools:

• There are 12 schools: two high schools, a career and technology center, two middle schools, six elementary schools, and a pre-kindergarten through 8th-grade school.
• High schools offer a full College preparatory curriculum as well as options in occupational skills.
• The Dorchester Career and Technology Center receives students from both high schools and offers programs in Culinary Arts, Masonry, Carpentry, Electricity, HVAC, Collision Repair and Refinishing, Welding, Agriculture, Medium and Heavy Truck, Auto Technology, Cosmetology, Homeland Security, Cisco Academy, Interactive Media Production, Teacher Academy and Medical Services.
• The Dual Enrollment Program with Chesapeake College and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore offers the opportunity for students who wish to get started on their college credits.
• The Family Support Services Resource Center for Families and Schools is designed to support children with disabilities from birth to 21. The center provides the skills and knowledge to enable families and children to understand the Special Education process.*

The Dorchester County Board members are looking for an innovative educator who ensures a meaningful educational experience for every student in the county and is ready to become an important part of the community.

Candidates must possess the proper certification or be immediately eligible to obtain the same. A
multi-year contract will be offered with a salary in the range of $200,000 per annum subject to
negotiation based on qualifications and experience. All interested candidates should apply through the link on this website. Applications will be received through May 10, 2024.

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