Superintendent: Coquille School District, Coquille, Oregon
Notice of Open Administrative Position
Position: Superintendent
The Coquille 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 Coquille School District is comprised of about 1,200 students in one early learning PreK – 1 school, one elementary K - 6 school, one elementary 2 – 6 school, one Junior/Senior high 7 - 12 school, and one alternative 3 - 12 school. The district employs a staff of 71 licensed employees, 90 classified employees, eight confidential employee, and 11 administrators. The district has a general fund budget of approximately $15.7 million and a bond.
Coquille is located in Oregon’s beautiful south coast region, just 18 miles from the cities of Coos Bay and North Bend. Eugene, is just 135 miles away and Portland, is 230 miles away. Post-secondary education is available through Southwestern Oregon Community College located in Coos Bay/North Bend and the University of Oregon in Eugene.
The Qualities and Qualifications of the position:
• Effective communication and listening skills;
• High degree of integrity/honesty with strong core values;
• Puts KIDS first; is committed to serving all kids K-12;
• Background in teaching and building administration (instructional leadership) preferably in small rural areas similar to the Coquille community;
• Is personable/approachable while keeping an open mind;
• Works well with others; strong collaborator that empowers students, staff, parents and community members;
• Ability to build and sustain strong, effective family/community partnerships that impact student success;
• Understands Oregon school finance, demonstrates sound fiscal management and strong budgeting skills;
• Willing to make tough decisions and share the reasons for those decisions when possible (transparency).
The board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate, the salary range is $140,000 - $150,000. 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 17, 2021
CLOSING DATE: January 16, 2022
INTERVIEWS: February 19 - 23, 2022
FINALIST FORUM: March 7 -8 (14 -15), 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.
Coquille 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 17, 2021CLOSING DATE: January 16, 2022
INTERVIEWS: February 19 - 23, 2022
FINALIST FORUM: March 7 - 8 (14 -15), 2022
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2022