Notice of Open Administrative Position

Position: Superintendent

The Brookings-Harbor 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 Brookings-Harbor School District comprises about 1,550 students in 3 schools. There is one K-5 elementary school, one 6-8 middle school and one 9-12 high school. The district employs a staff of 207 employees: 105 classified employees, 95 certified employees, 10 confidential employees, and seven administrators. Brookings-Harbor has a general fund budget of approximately $18.9 million. The district fosters a “graduation culture,” which resulted in achieving its highest graduation rate of 76.98% in 2017. At Brookings-Harbor School District there is a focus on CTE and dual credit opportunities, staff professional development and trauma-informed practices.

Brookings is located on the beautiful Southern Oregon Coast six miles north of the California border on U.S. Highway 101. It is bounded by the Chetco River and Port of Brookings Harbor to the south and to the north, by Harris Beach State Park. The city boasts balmy ocean breezes, spectacular views, and a host of outdoor recreational activities including fishing, hiking, golfing, kayaking, biking, swimming, beachcombing, whale watching

The Qualities and Qualifications of the position:

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:
• An innovative leadership style that collaborates, builds consensus, empowers and inspires while building a respectful work environment across the district;
• A “systems” thinker that can create effective procedures and protocols providing consistency throughout the K-12 school system;
• Effective and transparent communication; builds genuine relationships;
• A visionary with a strong sense of purpose to provide a unified direction committed to serving ALL students;
• Background in teaching and building administration at multiple levels; preferably in small rural communities with diverse populations similar to Brookings-Harbor; can mentor/support staff as appropriate;
• Willingness to make a long-term commitment to our school district/community;
• High degree of integrity/honesty; respectful of all groups;
• Is personable/approachable while keeping an open mind; willing to listen and value the experts in the classroom;
• Ability to build and sustain strong, effective community/business partnerships that impact student success;
• Proven ability to make tough decisions when necessary and effectively communicate the reasons (transparency).

The board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate, the salary range is $125,000 to $135,000. The successful candidate must hold or qualify for an Oregon superintendent's license.

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/


Note:  This executive search is being handled jointly by Oregon School Boards Association and NextUp Leadership providing an unparalleled level of search services to Oregon school districts and education organizations.

APPLICATION OPEN: November 13, 2019

CLOSING DATE: January 8, 2020

INTERVIEWS: February 1 - 5, 2020

FINALIST FORUM: February 25 - 26, 2020

ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2020

For information regarding the position, contact:
  Steve Kelley, Director of Board Development and Executive Searches skelley@osba.org • 503.588.2800 • 800.578.6722 •  503.588.2813 (Fax)

 For questions regarding the application process, contact:
Sarah Herb, Executive Search and Events Specialist sherb@osba.org • 503.400.3047 (direct)

Electronic Flyer 

Detailed Notice of Vacancy

Vacancy Notice

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.

Brookings-Harbor 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.

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The Timeline

APPLICATION OPEN: November 13, 2019
CLOSING DATE: January 8, 2020
INTERVIEWS: February 1 - 5, 2020
FINALIST FORUM: February 25 - 26, 2020
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2020

Brookings-Harbor School District is an equal opportunity employer.