Notice of Open Administrative Position

Position: Superintendent

The Creswell 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.

Creswell is located in the southern Willamette Valley, 10 miles from Eugene, Oregon’s second largest city, and has a population of over 5,000. The school district serves Creswell and the rural area surrounding it, about 70 square miles. The Creswell School District has a general operating fund of approximately $14.5 million. They have 67 certified staff, 77 classified staff, 6 confidential staff and 6 administration staff. There is one K-5 elementary school, one 6-8 middle school and one 9-12 high school. The district has an average of 1,200 students and a positive culture within all the schools.

Known as one of the friendliest small towns in Oregon, Creswell has grown from a farming community into a small city with growing businesses and close ties to the metropolitan area. The city’s location on the rail line, Highway 99 and the Interstate 5 has influenced local jobs, which are primarily based on agriculture and timber processing. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound, including golfing on PGA course, fishing, hunting, hiking, canoeing and camping.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• High degree of integrity/honesty;
• Background in teaching and building administration at multiple levels; preferably in small rural communities with diverse populations;
• Effective and transparent communication; good listening skills;
• Always puts children and families first; commitment to serving ALL students;
• Outstanding budget and finance skills; grant-management skills preferred;
• Ability to build and sustain strong, effective community partnerships that impact student success;
• Is personable/approachable;
• Proven ability to make tough decisions when necessary and effectively communicate the reasons (transparency);
• A creative leadership style that collaborates, builds consensus and, empowers innovation while building a respectful work environment;
• Values the district’s current best practices/programs;
• Visibility in our schools and community;
• Willingness to make a long-term commitment to our school district/community; residence within the school district is preferred.

Application Process: All applicants will provide the following documents in Microsoft Word or PDF format. These materials must be submitted via email to Sarah Herb, OSBA executive search and events specialist, at sherb@osba.org by 5 p.m. on April 19, 2019.

• Completed Superintendent Application Form, found here
• Current Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Statement of Educational Philosophy (1 page)
• Completed Mentor Questionnaire Form, found here
• Letters of Recommendation (3-5 required)
• Proof of administrator licensure or eligibility

The board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate, the approximate salary range is $115,000 to $130,000, exact compensation to be determined by the board based on experience. The successful candidate must hold or qualify for an Oregon superintendent's license.

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: March 25, 2019

CLOSING DATE: April 19, 2019 (open until filled)

APPLICATION SCREENING: April 19 - May 2, 2019

INTERVIEWS: May 12 - 14, 2019

FINALIST FORUMS: May 28 - 29, 2019

ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2019

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)

Application Form

Mentor Questionnaire

Vacancy Notice

Electronic Flyer

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.

Creswell 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: March 25, 2019
CLOSING DATE: April 19, 2019 (open until filled)
APPLICATION SCREENING: April 19 - May 2, 2019
INTERVIEWS: May 12 - 14, 2019
FINALIST FORUMS: May 28 - 29, 2019
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2019

Creswell School District is an equal opportunity employer.