Assistant Superintendent to Leave Portsmouth for Providence Schools

Assistant Superintendent Colleen Jermain is leaving the Portsmouth School District for a position with Providence schools. 

Jermain, who has served in Portsmouth since November 2004, was appointed Monday as chief of staff performance and technology integration for the Providence School District. The position becomes effective mid-November. 

"This is a tremendous professional opportunity for Colleen and one offering her many exciting challenges and opportunities as she continues her own journey in making a difference," wrote Superintendent Lynn Krizic in an e-mail.

Krizic listed Jermain's successes during her tenure with the school district, stating her work brought "instructional change and innovation."

"Under her leadership, there has been a tremendous focus placed on teaching and learning, RTI, the implementation of personal literacy plans, assessments, and technology for teaching and work productivity," Krizic wrote. "Colleen has been a strong advocate for professional development and the development of teacher leaders within the district ... Please join me in wishing her much success in her new role."

Jermain's departure not only marks the second top administrator to leave Portsmouth schools this year, but the second to leave for Providence. 

In January, former  she would not seek a contract renewal. Lusi later announced she accepted a position as interim superintendent of Providence schools. 

The Portsmouth School District also posted on ad Wednesday on SchoolSpring.com, a site used by Portsmouth and other school districts to solicit educators and administrative candidates. 

The ad, which can be seen in its entirety here, seeks applications for the position of interim assistant superintendent of instruction and assessment. 

The ad lists the interim position's term as lasting from Nov. 16, 2011, to June 30, 2012. 

The qualifications include a minimum of a master’s degree with strong emphasis on curriculum and instruction, five years teaching experience and a minimum of five years of successful administrative experience. 

The salary range is between $105,000 to $115,000 per year. Applicants are asked to contact.