About County School Superintendent
About this position
The County Superintendent of Schools is responsible for supporting elections for school district governing boards as well as working with those boards to provide needed services and resources, informing the public, and overseeing educational professional development and educational services. The County Superintendent of Schools makes decisions on consolidation, unification, overrides, and school district spending.
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $114,089 / year
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Partisan
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for County School Superintendent
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must hold an Alabama certificate in administration and supervision, have at least five years of experience in public school work, and hold a degree from a recognized four-year college or university. Must not have been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment in the state or federal penitentiary.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee (Major party candidates only): 2% of the annual salary for the office. Petition Signature Requirements (independent and minor party candidates only): 3% of the number of votes cast in the district for the office of governor in the last general election.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the county probate judge's office.
- Where to file
- 100 E Commerce St # 100, Wetumpka, AL 36092
- Filing phone
- 334-567-1140
- Step 3
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