The window to submit an application is short.
Anyone who wants to be Phillipsburg's next school superintendent had better get their resume together quickly.
The position was added to the job listings on the school district's website Friday, and it says applications will be accepted by this Friday or until a suitable candidate is found. The post becomes available July 1.
The job has belonged to George Chando since 2012, who that year agreed to a five-year contract that expires June 30 of this year. Chando has had a long career in Phillipsburg, which included time as the high school principal.
Phillipsburg School District Superintendent George Chando says a few words during a dedication ceremony for the new Phillipsburg High School on September 21, 2016. (Saed Hindash | For lehighvalleylive.com) During his five years, he oversaw the completion of a new $127.5 million high school in Lopatcong Township. Gov. Chris Christie personally praised the school as possibly the state's most modern during its dedication last fall.Chando's contract called for a $167,500 annual salary. The job listing says the next superintendent's salary will be based on education, experience and state regulations.
Candidates should be eligible for or already hold certification as a school administrator, with experience in a central school office.
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