The last day for submitting applications was Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Three applications sent by off-island individuals did not include the required documents.
During a recent meeting, the Board of Education said it may extend the search for a new commissioner if BOE members are not satisfied with the applicants.
There’s no decision yet if the board will seek more applicants, but Variety learned that the vacancy was also announced in Hawaii and the West Coast through online advertisements.
The former education commissioner, David M. Borja, was fired by BOE on June 4.
BOE Chairwoman Lucy Blanco-Maratita earlier said they intend to name Borja’s replacement on Aug. 1.
A commissioner gets a four-year contract but is subject to annual board evaluation and assessment.
According to PSS policy and regulations, a retiree can only be re-hired for a maximum of two years.
An applicant for the commissioner’s post should have the following minimum qualifications: a master’s degree in some field of education from an accredited college or university; at least five years experience in teaching or education administration; demonstrated knowledge of school systems; excellent communication skills in English; and U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. and the CNMI.
The annual salary of a commissioner is $60,000 to $80,000 plus benefits.
Sablan applied for the position two years ago but the then-board selected Borja.
Sablan has sued BOE for selecting Borja.
