The Hardin County Educational Service Center is a professional, customer driven educational organization - striving to make a positive difference in our global society.

This is to be accomplished by serving the needs of lifelong learners - with a focus on individual diversity - and by acting as mentors and role models for other members of the educational community, driving the heart and spirit, as well as the mind of education.

1211 West Lima Street, Suite A
Kenton, Ohio 43326

Phone Number: 419-674-2288
FAX Number: 419-675-3309

Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Check out the Staff Directory for direct email links to ESC staff.
Not sure who to ask your question of, Click here to send us an email.

Superintendents are needed for Kenton City Schools and Ridgemont Local Schools. Below are links to all application materials needed for each school district.

Nominations and applications by qualified candidates are encouraged. Please submit:

• A letter emphasizing qualifications, reason for interest, and your vision for Ridgemont Local Schools
• A completed application form, page 1 and 2
• An up-to-date resume
• A copy of current Ohio Superintendent Certificate/License or evidence that one is attainable
• Credentials and transcripts
• Five Superintendent Search Reference Forms

Note: Applicants should not make personal contact with Board of Education Members.

All application materials should be sent to the Hardin County Educational Service Center, Attn: Superintendent Search, 1211 West Lima Street, Suite A, Kenton, Ohio 43326.

Simply click on a title and the application will open in Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, click here for a FREE download.

KENTON CITY SCHOOLS (click here to visit Kenton's website)

• Administrative Employment Application - page 1
• Administrative Employment Application - page 2
• Superintendent Search for Kenton City Schools Brochure
• Superintendent Reference Forms
• Kenton Superintendent Job Description

RIDGEMONT LOCAL SCHOOLS (click here to visit Ridgemont's website)

• Administrative Employment Application - page 1
• Administrative Employment Application - page 2
• Superintendent Search for Ridgemont Local Schools Brochure - page 1
• Superintendent Search for Ridgemont Local Schools Brochures - page 2
• Superintendent Reference Forms

Below is a list of the Staff Development and Training Opportunities offered. Click on the title to review each brochure explaining the opportunity for development and training

• Teen Dating Violence Prevention
• Blood Bourne Pathogens
• Safety & Violence Prevention (Child Abuse Prevention)

Click here to go to the Registration Page