Superintendent: Corbett School District, Corbett, Oregon
Notice of Open Administrative Position
Position: Superintendent
The Corbett 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 Corbett school district is a charter school district and serves approximately 1,000 students in grades K – 12. District schools include one 9-12 high, one 8-9 academy, one 6-7 middle, and one -5 grade schools all on one campus and Corbett Arts Program with Spanish (CAPS) K-8 school on another campus. The district employs a staff of 64 licensed staff, 42 classified staff, 10 confidential and five administrative staff. The district projects a general fund budget of approximately $15 million.
Corbett is located at the mouth of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, just 20 miles east of Portland. Year-round skiing at Mt. Hood is less than one hour and the Oregon Coast Beaches are less than a two-hour drive.
The Qualities and Qualifications of the position:
• Puts KIDS first; is committed to serving all kids K-12
• Effective communication and listening skills
• High degree of integrity/honesty with strong core values; culturally competent; respectful of all groups
• Understands Oregon school finance, demonstrates sound fiscal management and strong budgeting skills
• Ability to build and sustain strong, effective family/staff/community partnerships that impact student success
• Engages in community dialogue; works well with others; strong collaborator that empowers students, staff, parents and community members
• Adept at problem solving; proven ability to make tough decisions when necessary and effectively communicate the reasons (transparency)
• Is personable/approachable while keeping an open mind
• Highly visible in our community and schools
• Demonstrated commitment to mental health
• Demonstrable experience developing, leading and/or initiating policies or initiatives that seek to build and enhance an inclusive culture through equitable practices and the recognition that our strength is enhanced as our diversity is increased
The board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate, the salary range is $135,000 - $145,000. The successful candidate must hold or qualify for an Oregon superintendent's license, hold a valid driver’s license, have a background in teaching and building administration (instructional leadership) 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 addressing the Qualities and Qualifications of the position
4. 3-5 current letters of reference
5. Copy of administrator license or proof of eligibility
6. A statement describing your educational philosophy (in narrative form, no longer than 500 words)
Click this link to submit your application packet: https://oregonschoolboards.myrevelus.com/
APPLICATION OPEN: November 18, 2021
CLOSING DATE: January 26, 2022
INTERVIEWS: February 15 - 19, 2022
FINALIST FORUM: March 10 - 11, 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.
Corbett 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 18, 2021
CLOSING DATE: January 26, 2022
INTERVIEWS: February 15 - 19, 2022
FINALIST FORUM: March 10 - 11, 2022
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2022