The Ada Exempted Village Schools are seeking candidates for the position of Interim Elementary Principal (K-6). Principal Ben Thaxton has submitted his resignation to the Ada Board of Education for approval at their December meeting, according to superintendent Robin VanBuskirk.

Thaxton has accepted the position of Executive Director at the Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services Cooperative (NOACSC). He will be replaced on an interim basis, with a permanent position to be filled for the following school year.

Thaxton began working for the Ada Schools in 2007 as Education Technology Coordinator. He became a principal in August 2011.

The job posting for Interim Elementary Principal is coordinated by the Midwest Regional Education Service Center and is listed on www.AdaIcon.com/classifieds. The deadline to apply is January 3, 2022. Candidates must hold or have the ability to obtain a valid ODE Principal License (P-6). Questions regarding the position should be directed to Scott Howell, [email protected].