Superintendent: North Douglas School District, Drain, Oregon
Notice of Open Administrative Position
Position: Superintendent
The North Douglas 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 a building-level administrator, excellent communication skills, unquestionable integrity and be willing to be involved in the community.
The North Douglas School District serves approximately 300 students in grades K-12. The elementary school (K-5) and middle school (6-8) share a building and there is one high school (9-12). The district employs about 50 staff members. The district’s general fund budget is approximately $5 million.
The city of Drain is an historic northwest timber community first settled in 1847. Drain has maintained a stable population of 1,100 over the past 60 years. It is located 8 miles west of Interstate 5, halfway between Roseburg and Eugene. Drain is considered the Gateway to the Pacific, as it provides major access to the Oregon coast, just 50 miles west on scenic state highway 38. The Umpqua River is 15 miles away and is a great source of fishing and water recreation. Victorian houses, low tax rates in Douglas County and a low cost of living combined with outstanding schools make Drain a desirable place to live.
The Board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate, the salary range is $90,000 – $105,000. The successful candidate must hold or qualify for an Oregon superintendent's license.
APPLICATION OPEN: November 19, 2018
CLOSING DATE: January 10, 2019
ASSUME POSITION: July 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)
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.
North Douglas 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, 2018
CLOSING DATE: January 10, 2019
STARTING DATE: July 2019