Superintendent: Coos Bay School District, Coos Bay, Oregon
Notice of Open Administrative Position
Position: Superintendent
The Coos Bay 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 Coos Bay School District is comprised of about 3,000 students in two elementary K-2 schools, two elementary 3-6 schools, one middle 7-8 school, one high 9-12 school, two charter schools and one alternative high school. The district employs a staff of 177 licensed employees, 131 classified employees, three confidential employees, and 17 administrators. The district has a general fund budget of approximately $38 million and a bond.
Coos Bay is located on the Southern Oregon coast and combines the conveniences of city living with the environment of country life. The ocean, beaches, nearby lakes and mountains provide excellent recreational activities. Local businesses provide a variety of shopping opportunities and services. The local economy is driven by tourism, commercial fishing, shipping and the timber industry.
The Qualities and Qualifications of the position:
• Effective communication and listening skills;
• Background in teaching and building administration;
• Works well with others; strong collaborator that empowers students, staff, parents and community members;
• High degree of integrity/honesty with strong core values; culturally competent; respectful of all groups;
• Is personable/approachable while keeping an open mind;
• Puts KIDS first; is committed to serving all kids;
• Understands Oregon school finance, demonstrates sound fiscal management and strong budgeting skills;
• Proven ability to make tough decisions when necessary and effectively communicate the reasons (transparency);
• Highly visible in our community and schools.
The board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate, the salary range is $140,000 - $155,000. 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 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/
APPLICATION OPEN: November 15, 2021
CLOSING DATE: January 16, 2022
INTERVIEWS: February 12 - 16, 2022
FINALIST FORUM: March 2 -3 (9 -10), 2022
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2022
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)
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.
Coos Bay 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: November 15, 2021CLOSING DATE: January 16, 2022
INTERVIEWS: February 12 - 16, 2022
FINALIST FORUM: March 2 - 3 (9 -10), 2022
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2022