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<span style="font-weight: bolder;">Job ID:</span>5580016<br>
<span style="font-weight: bolder;">Application Deadline:</span>Mar 27, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)<br>
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<span style="font-weight: bolder;">Starting Date:</span>Aug 1, 2026</div>
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The Licking Valley Local Board of Education is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Superintendent. The district desires an educational leader with a commitment to continuing excellence for all students. The Licking Regional Educational Service
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DISTRICT: Licking Valley Local School District, Newark, Ohio<br>
POSITION: Superintendent<br>
DATE OF POSTING: March 11, 2026<br>
DEADLINE: March 27, 2026 (no late applications accepted)<br>
SCREENING INTERVIEWS: March 30, 2026 to April 1, 2026<br>
SEMI-FINALIST INTERVIEWS: April 8, 2026 to April 10, 2026<br>
FINALIST INTERVIEWS: Tuesday, April 14, 2026<br>
BOARD MEETING/HIRE: On or before April 25, 2026 at a special Board meeting<br>
START DATE: August 1, 2026<br>
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To Apply:<br>
Send Cover Letter, Resume, Reference Letters (3), Salary Requirements, Current Ohio Superintendent License, Copies of Transcripts and Credentials to:<br>
Mr. Dale Lewellen, Superintendent<br>
Licking Regional Educational Service Center<br>
145 North Quentin Road<br>
Newark, OH 43055<br>
dlewellen@lresc.org<br>
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District Vision Statement: Every adult helping every child learn and grow every day.<br>
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District Strategic Planning: The Licking Valley School District created a Strategic Plan based on surveys from the community and staff in order to guide the district to its overall goals and objectives.<br>
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Goal 1 – Student Engagement & Pathways<br>
Guided by a unified vision of essential skills and competencies, the Licking Valley Local School District will foster a dynamic educational experience where every student discovers and pursues their passions and potential.<br>
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Goal 2 – Community Engagement & Community Engagement<br>
The Licking Valley Local School District will build a vibrant, connected school system where open, effective communication and strong partnerships enhance engagement, understanding, and support among students, staff, families, and our community.<br>
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Goal 3 – Safety<br>
The Licking Valley Local School District will cultivate a safe and nurturing learning environment where updated safety measures and strong community support collaboratively foster the well-being of all students and staff.<br>
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Goal 4 – Resources & Growth<br>
Licking Valley Local Schools will focus on the creation of a sustainable future for the school district to support the evolving needs of our students and community.<br>
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District Profile: The Licking Valley Local Schools comprises 108 square miles and sits in the Licking River Valley surrounded by the rolling hills of eastern Licking County, 8 miles east of Newark, the county seat, and 45 miles east of Columbus. Student enrollment
hovers around 2,000 students, served by 275 staff members. The school district is the hub of a tight-knit community of 11,000 residents that loves and supports its schools. The district vision is: Every adult helping every child learn and grow every day!<br>
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The three school buildings of the district sit on a beautiful centralized campus, and the buildings and grounds are maintained to the highest standards. The elementary building is an OSFC funded project completed and opened in 2007 and serves over 900 students
K-5. The elementary is separated in two wings between grades K-2 and 3-5. The high school, built in 1999 and renovated in 2006/2007, during the OSFC project, serves 630 students with almost 100 of them attending the Licking County vocational school, C-TEC.
The middle school was built in 1958 as the original junior high school/high school and was renovated in 2006/2007. It currently serves 530 students in grades 7-12. The district serves 200 open enrollment students K-12, making it the district of choice in Licking
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The district is progressive instructionally, having implemented 1:1 computing in grades 6-12 in 2012, and including 5th grade in 2022. The district has implement standards-based teaching, learning, and grade reporting with fidelity K-12. Licking Valley has
also invested in school safety through security training, technology and two full time SROs since 2012 and is a recognized leader in school safety and security in Ohio.<br>
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Licking Valley Local Schools has been recognized as a Best Employer in Ohio in both 2020 and 2021.<br>
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Please direct questions related to the application process or position to<br>
Dale Lewellen, LRESC Superintendent via email at dlewellen@lresc.org.<br>
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To learn more about the district, visit the Licking Valley Local School District Website: https://www.lickingvalley.k12.oh.us/</div>
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Administration > Superintendent</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 700;">Job Requirements</span></div>
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At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px;">
Master degree preferred.</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px;">
Citizenship, residency or work visa required</li></ul>
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Dale Lewellen</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px;">
145 N Quentin Rd</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px;">
Newark, Ohio 43055</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px;">
Phone: (740) 349-6084</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px;">
Email: <span role="presentation" style="color: rgb(13, 110, 253);"><u><a style="color: rgb(13, 110, 253);" data-v-9394a404="" class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAc623c33b-61ab-334f-dd96-37b9e5c13d69" href="mailto:dlewellen@lresc.org?subject=SchoolSpring%20Job%20Seeker%20Inquiry">dlewellen@lresc.org</a></u></span></li></ul>
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Licking Regional ESC</div>
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145 N. Quentin Road (Mailing Address)</div>
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