Notice of Open Administrative Position

Position: Interim Superintendent/Elementary Principal

The Enterprise School District Board of Directors is seeking a highly qualified candidate with visionary leadership skills and successful experience in education administration to serve as interim superintendent/elementary principal. The successful candidate must have experience as an administrator, excellent communication skills, unquestionable integrity and be willing to be involved in the community.

The Enterprise School District comprises approximately 400 students in three schools, one elementary and one junior high-high school. The district employs a staff of 31 licensed employees, 22 classified employees, one confidential and two administrators. The district has a general fund of approximately $5.6 million and a bond.

Enterprise is located in the northeast corner of Oregon, 65 miles northeast of La Grande and 325 miles east of Portland. Situated just minutes from Hells Canyon National Recreation area and the largest national forest in the Pacific Northwest, Enterprise is a recreational paradise. Ranching and timber have been the mainstay of the economy since the first settlers arrived in the 1870s.

The Qualities and Qualifications of the position:
• Effective communication and listening skills;
• High degree of integrity/honesty with strong core values;
• Understands Oregon school finance, demonstrates sound fiscal management and strong budgeting skills, experience in facilitating/implementing a bond measure preferred;
• Willing to make tough decisions and share the reasons for those decisions when possible (transparency);
• Background in teaching and building administration (instructional leadership) preferably in small rural areas similar to the Enterprise community;
• Puts KIDS first; is committed to serving all kids K-12; strives to prepare all students for post-secondary success including the trades;
• Is personable/approachable while keeping an open mind;
• Works well with others; strong collaborator that empowers students, staff, parents and community members/partners;
• Willingness to understand and honor the strengths/good work of the Enterprise school district & community;
• Visible in community/schools.

The board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate, the salary range is $100,000 - $115,000 and based on experience and a proven track record. 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

Click this link to submit your application packet: https://oregonschoolboards.myrevelus.com/ 

APPLICATION OPEN: August 12, 2021

CLOSING DATE: September 9, 2021

INTERVIEWS: October 3 - 5, 2021

ASSUME POSITION: Approximately October 11, 2021

Electronic Flyer

Vacancy Notice

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.

Enterprise 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: August 12, 2021
CLOSING DATE: September 9, 2021
INTERVIEWS: October 3 - 5, 2021
ASSUME POSITION: Approximately October 11, 2021

Enterprise School District is an equal opportunity employer.