Superintendent, Banks School District, Banks, Oregon
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Notice of Open Administrative Position
Position: Superintendent
School District: Banks SD
Enrollment: 1,000 students (approx.)
Salary range: $140,000 to $170,000 annually plus benefits
Closing date: April 27, 2022
Employment begins: July 1, 2022
The Banks School District Board of Directors is seeking a highly qualified candidate with visionary leadership skills and successful experience in education administration to serve as superintendent. The successful candidate must have experience as an administrator, excellent communication skills, unquestionable integrity and be willing to be involved in the community.
The Banks School District is comprised of approximately 1,000 students in grades K - 12. District schools include one elementary school, one middle school and hone high school. The district employs a staff of 64 licensed employees, 35 classified employees, six confidential employees, and six administrators. The district has a general fund budget of approximately $14.4 million.
The Qualities and Qualifications of the position:
• High degree of integrity/honesty with strong core values; culturally competent; respectful of all groups
• Puts KIDS first; is committed to serving all kids
• Is committed to improving achievement and supports inclusion for all
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Proven ability to make tough decisions when necessary and effectively communicate the reasons (transparency)
• Is personable/approachable while keeping an open mind; good sense of humor
• Background in teaching and building administration; instructional leader with strong academic credentials.
• Highly visible in our community and schools
• Works well with others; strong collaborator that empowers students, staff, parents and community members
• Understands Oregon school finance, demonstrates sound fiscal management and strong budgeting skills
• Has facility management and improvement experience
• Is visionary and inspirational
• Proven track record of proactively using innovation to implement a bold vision for education
• Ability to build and sustain strong, effective family, community and business partnerships that impact student success
Banks, a small town approximately 25 miles west of Portland, is nestled in wine country between the Cascade Mountains and Oregon’s Coast Range. The surrounding area offers both urban and rural cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities, including the Banks-Vernonia State Trail, the first rail-to-trail path in Oregon. The school district encompasses 450 square miles of mostly rural land, stretching 20 miles from east to west and approximately 18 miles from north to south.
Application Process: Application packets are submitted via the Revelus application portal, linked below. All applicants will submit a candidate profile (which will be completed when you create your Revelus account) and application as well as upload the following documents to the application portal linked below. The application packet must be submitted by 5pm on the closing day.
1. Completed Application form
2. Current resume
3. Cover letter of interest
4. 3-5 current letters of reference
5. Copy of administrator license or proof of eligibility
6. A statement on how you meet the qualities and qualifications set by the board (in narrative form, no longer than 500 words)
Click this link to submit your application packet: https://oregonschoolboards.myrevelus.com/
The board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate, the salary range is $140,000 – 170,000. The successful candidate must hold or qualify for an Oregon superintendent's license and provide proof of compliance with OAR 333-019-1030 (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff).
APPLICATION OPEN: March 23, 2022
CLOSING DATE: April 27, 2022
INTERVIEWS: May 12-13, 2022
FINALIST FORUMS: May 24-25, 2022
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2022
For information regarding the position, contact:
Milt Dennison, Search Consultant, mdennison1956@gmail.com • 503.334.6536
For questions regarding the application process, contact:
Sarah Herb, Executive Search and Events Specialist sherb@osba.org • 503.400.3047 (direct)
OUT-OF-STATE CANDIDATES: To ensure eligibility for an Oregon administrator’s license, direct inquiries to: Oregon Teachers Standards and Practices Commission,
503-378-3586; fax 503-378-4448; www.tspc.state.or.us.
Banks School District provides equal opportunities in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in accordance with state and federal law. Consistent with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process by contacting Steve Kelley at 1-800-578-6722.
The Timeline
APPLICATION OPEN: March 23, 2022
CLOSING DATE: April 27, 2022
INTERVIEWS: May 12-13, 2022
FINALIST FORUMS: May 24-25, 2022
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2022
Banks School District is an equal opportunity employer.