- Pittsburgh Public Schools
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The Pittsburgh Board of Public Education is currently seeking an educational leader to serve as superintendent for Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS), the second-largest school system in Pennsylvania. The nine-member Board serving PPS is looking for a dynamic, engaging, and transformative leader to help guide the District into the future. The goal is to have the permanent Superintendent in place by the start of the 2022-23 academic year.
The position is available on the BWP website at www.bwpassociates.com. Letters of interest and other required materials must by received by BWP no later than May 30, 2022. The School Board expects to finalize the search by late June 2022.
PPS News Releases
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Leadership Profile’ for Next Permanent Superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools to be Presented D
May 18, 2022
Media Alert - Pittsburgh Board of Public Education - Special Session May 26 .pdf 244.02 KB (Last Modified on Wednesday at 1:27 PM) -
Pittsburgh Board of Public Education Seeking to Maximize Community Input
May 4, 2022
News Release- Pittsburgh Board of Public Education Seeking to Maximize Community Input - FINAL.pdf 311.03 KB (Last Modified on May 4, 2022)
News
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Pittsburgh Public Schools survey on superintendent sees over 1,000 responses
HANNAH WYMAN | Pittsburgh Public Schools | MAY 16, 2022 | 6:02 PM
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Next Pittsburgh Public Schools superintendent needs to collaborate, move district forward, city residents say
ANDREW GOLDSTEIN | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |MAY 12, 2022 | 8:19 AM
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Pittsburgh Public Schools requests public input on search for superintendent
By Jordana Rosenfeld | City Paper | May 09, 2022
Community Engagement & Input
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Community input will play a key role in identifying the traits needed in a leader that will best serve PPS students, educators, and the community. Through conversation with stakeholders about the strengths and challenges that the District faces, a leadership profile will be created that the next Superintendent must have to lead the District. In addition to small group meetings and public forums, there will be online surveys that allow input from interested community members.
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH SURVEY
The Board of Education of Pittsburgh Public Schools invites you to complete a survey to assist with our current Superintendent search.This survey will be open through midnight May 18, 2022.
The Superintendent Search Survey is CLOSED
COMMUNITY FORUMS
Community meetings are being held in five geographic areas of the City of Pittsburgh to ensure maximum participation in the process. Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the meetings. To encourage participation, limited transportation will be offered from key locations within City neighborhoods by request. In addition, onsite childcare will be available to those requesting it by registering in advance. Though not required, participants are encouraged to wear face masks.
Community Forum Registration is CLOSED.
Note: Due to lack of need, there will be no childcare or transportation.
Search Process
The Pittsburgh Board of Public Education voted to hire BWP & Associates as the professional consulting firm responsible for conducting the search process to identify candidates to fill the post of permanent Superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS). The Illinois-based firm has conducted more than 800 successful executive searches and was selected from a pool of five companies responding to the Request for Proposals (RFP). The Board evaluated the proposals, basing their decision on responsiveness to criteria laid out in the RFP.
Search Timeline
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The Board anticipates that the process of selecting the final candidate for the Superintendent role will be completed prior to the start of the 2022-2023 academic year.
Position Description
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Search Opens: Seeking Candidates for Permanent Superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools
The successful candidate will be known for integrity and character and will be respected as a leader who can successfully engage, motivate, and manage a diverse and progressive system.
Applicants are required to hold or provide evidence of eligibility for a Pennsylvania Superintendent Certificate.
Candidates are encouraged to obtain information about requirements for certification from the State Department of Education at www.doe.pennsylvania.gov.
The School Board seeks an educational leader who will continue its significant efforts completed in the implementation of the strategic plan - “Expect Great Things” and to embark on developing and launching the District’s new Strategic Plan.
Permanent Superintendent Search Opens - Seeking Candidates for Pittsburgh Public Schools.pdf 236.5 KB (Last Modified on April 22, 2022)
RESOURCES
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Arabic:
يدعوك مجلس التعليم في مدارس بيتسبرغ العامة لإكمال استطلاع للمساعدة في بحثنا الحالي عن المشرف. سيتم فتح هذا الاستطلاع حتى منتصف ليل 18 مايو 2022. للمشاركة ، انقر على الرابط أدناه.
Nepali:
पिट्सबर्ग पब्लिक स्कूलहरूको बोर्ड अफ एजुकेशनले तपाईंलाई हाम्रो हालको सुपरिटेन्डेन्ट खोजमा सहयोग गर्नको लागि सर्वेक्षण पूरा गर्न आमन्त्रित गर्दछ। यो सर्वेक्षण मे १८, २०२२ को मध्यरातसम्म खुला रहनेछ। सहभागी हुन तलको लिङ्कमा क्लिक गर्नुहोस्।
Pashto:
د پیټسبورګ عامه ښوونځیو د ښوونې او روزنې بورډ تاسو ته بلنه درکوي چې زموږ د اوسني سوپرټینډنټ لټون کې د مرستې لپاره یوه سروې بشپړه کړئ. دا سروې به د 2022 کال د می د 18 تر نیمې شپې پورې پرانیستې وي. د ګډون لپاره، لاندې لینک باندې کلیک وکړئ.
Russian:
Совет по образованию государственных школ Питтсбурга приглашает вас заполнить анкету, чтобы помочь с нашим текущим поиском суперинтенданта. Этот опрос будет открыт до полуночи 18 мая 2022 года. Чтобы принять участие, нажмите на ссылку ниже.
Spanish:
La Junta de Educación de las Escuelas Públicas de Pittsburgh lo invita a completar una encuesta para ayudar con nuestra búsqueda actual de Superintendente. Esta encuesta estará abierta hasta la medianoche del 18 de mayo de 2022. Para participar, haga clic en el enlace a continuación.
Swahili:
Bodi ya Elimu ya Shule za Umma za Pittsburgh inakualika kukamilisha utafiti ili kusaidia katika utafutaji wetu wa sasa wa Msimamizi. Utafiti huu utafunguliwa hadi saa sita usiku Mei 18, 2022. Ili kushiriki, bofya kiungo kilicho hapa chini.
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Community Forum Schedule
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
East
Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy 6-12
1101 N. Murtland Street, Pgh., 15208
Meeting time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30)
North
Pittsburgh Perry High School
3875 Perrysville Ave., Pgh., 15214
Meeting time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30)
West
Pittsburgh Langley K-8
2940 Sheraden Blvd., Pgh., 15204
Meeting time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30)
Thursday, May 12, 2022
South
Pittsburgh Carrick High School
125 Parkfield Street, Pgh., 15210
Meeting time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30)
Central
Pittsburgh Science & Technology Academy 6-12
107 Thackeray Street, Pgh., 15213
Meeting time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30)
Virtual Session
Meeting time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
An option of a Virtual Community Forum is also available for those who prefer to participate virtually.
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We Look Forward to Hearing From You
BWP Search Team:
Dr. Kevin Castner –Kccastner@protonmail.com (434) 531-8171
Dr. Debra Hill –dhill@bwpassociates.com (847) 204-0462