Superintendent/Principal: Imbler School District, Imbler, Oregon
Notice of Open Administrative Position
Position: Superintendent/Principal
The Imbler 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/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 Imbler school district serves approximately 287 students in grades K – 12. Imbler Charter School include one K - 6 elementary and one 7 - 12 Junior High/High School. The district employs a staff of 22 licensed staff, 18 classified staff, three confidential/supervisory and two administrative staff. The district has a general fund budget of approximately $5.19 million.
Imbler School District is located in the northeast corner of Oregon. It is a fifteen-minute drive from Eastern Oregon University in La Grande and 90 minutes from Wallowa Lake and the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area. The community economic base is farming and ranching, with great support for its school system.
The Qualities and Qualifications of the position:
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Background in teaching and building administration, preferably in small rural areas similar to Imbler
• High degree of integrity/honesty with strong core values; culturally competent; respectful of all groups
• Puts KIDS first; is committed to serving all kids
• Is personable/approachable while keeping an open mind
• Proven ability to make tough decisions when necessary and effectively communicate the reasons (transparency)
• Works well with others; strong collaborator that empowers students, staff, parents and community members
• Highly visible in our community and schools.
• 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
• Has experience in recruiting, retaining, and developing highly qualified staff
The board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate, the salary range is $100,000 - $113,000. 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 19, 2021
CLOSING DATE: January 16, 2022
INTERVIEWS: February 9 - 11, 2022
FINALIST FORUM: February 28 - March 1, 2022
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2022
For information regarding the position and/or 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.
Imbler 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 19, 2021CLOSING DATE: January 16, 2022
INTERVIEWS: February 9 - 11, 2022
FINALIST FORUM: February 28 - March 1, 2022
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2022