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 interim 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 Jefferson School District serves approximately 860 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 5 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 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, by 5 p.m. on June 25, 2018:
• A completed application form
• A current resume, including three to five references
• A copy of your administrator license or proof of eligibility for an Oregon administrator license
APPLICATION OPEN: June 15, 2018
CLOSING DATE: June 25, 2018
ASSUME POSITION: Mid July 2018
For information regarding the position, contact: Steve Kelley, Director of Board Development and Executive Searchesskelley@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.
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.
The Timeline
APPLICATION OPEN: June 15, 2018
CLOSING DATE: June 25, 2018
STARTING DATE: Mid July 2018
Jefferson School District is an equal opportunity employer.
