Notice of Open Administrative Position

Position: Superintendent

The Jefferson 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 successful candidate should exhibit the following qualities and qualifications:

• Effective and transparent communication; good listening skills
• High degree of integrity; strong core values
• Follow-through on commitments; appropriate delegation
• Outstanding budget and finance skills; strong knowledge of federal program requirements and compliance with Oregon law
• Always puts kids first; commitment to serving ALL students
• Is personable/approachable
• Ability to build strong, effective community partnerships that impact student success
• Background in teaching and building administration at multiple levels; preferably in small rural communities with diverse populations
• Willingness to make a long-term commitment to our school district/community
• Willingness to make tough decisions when necessary and effectively communicate the reasons (transparency)
• Collaboration, consensus-building, empowering leadership
• Visibility in our schools and community

The Jefferson School District serves approximately 936 students in grades K-12. The district has one K-5 elementary school, one 6-8 middle school and one 9-12 high school. The district employs a staff of 53 full-and part-time licensed staff, 47 full- and part-time classified staff, 7 support staff and 6 supervisor and administrative staff. The district’s general fund budget is approximately $9.7 million.

Jefferson is a unique, bedroom community of 3,300 located along the Santiam River in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Residents enjoy the small-town atmosphere, rural living, and convenient I-5 access to Salem and Albany. The district encompasses nearly 95 square miles of rich farmland known for mint, grass seed, corn, fruits and berries. Local industry includes nurseries, dairies, small manufacturing and auto repair shops. Residents support local businesses and there is a strong commitment to volunteerism. The new city library is nearing completion and the school district begins construction in the summer of 2018 on a new middle school and elementary school following the passage of a bond.

The board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate, the salary range is $120,000 to $132,000 (employee is responsible for their 6% PERs contribution). The successful candidate must hold or qualify for an Oregon superintendent's license.

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 January 17, 2019.

1. Completed Application form, found here
2. Current resume
3. Cover letter of interest
4. 3-5 current letters of reference
5. Copy of license or proof of eligibility
6. A statement on how you meet the qualities and qualifications set by the board 

APPLICATION OPEN: November 26, 2018

CLOSING DATE: January 17, 2019 (open until filled)

APPLICATION SCREENING: January 17 - 29, 2019

INTERVIEWS: February 10 - 13, 2019

FINALIST FORUMS: February 25 - 26, 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)

Electronic Flyer

Vacancy Notice

Application Form

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.

Jefferson 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: November 26, 2018
CLOSING DATE: January 17, 2019 (open until filled)
APPLICATION SCREENING: January 17 - 29, 2019
INTERVIEWS: February 10 - 13, 2019
FINALIST FORUMS: February 25 - 26, 2019
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2019

Jefferson School District is an equal opportunity employer.