Notice of Open Administrative Position

Position: Superintendent/Principal

Sponsor District:              Pilot Rock SD 
Enrollment:                     325 students (approx.)
Salary range:                  $105,000 to $125,000 annually plus benefits
Closing date:                   February 14, 2020
Employment begins:        July 1, 2020

About the Position

The Pilot Rock 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 Board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate. The successful candidate must hold or qualify for an Oregon superintendent's license.

The successful candidate also must demonstrate the following qualities:

• Builds collaborative working relationships with staff, parents and community
• Is highly visible and involved in the school and community
• Understands the needs of a small, rural school district
• Has a background in the classroom and other administrative experiences
• Demonstrates solid budgeting skills and understands Oregon school finance
• Brings an empowering style to lead  the staff to success
• Is committed to serving all students from all backgrounds
• Builds partnerships with families and community
• Willing to make difficult decisions when needed and follows through to implementation

About the School

Pilot Rock School District is located approximately 15 miles south of Pendleton in Umatilla County near the foothills of the beautiful Blue Mountains. The District serves approximately 325 students in two buildings - an elementary building serving students in grades K-6 and a Junior/Senior High School for students in grades 7-12.   The District employs 2 administrators; 18 teachers; and 7 education assistants.  The on-time graduation is at 86% which is well above the state-wide average.  The Pilot Rock staff is proud of the excellent education that it offers its students. The community is very supportive of its schools through volunteer activities, donations, and attendance at school events. It's great to be a Rocket!

About the Community

Pilot Rock is a small community with a population of 1,505 people. The main industries are timber and agriculture.  Pilot Rock is home to one mill: Boise Cascade -Kinzua Lumber, a lumber and pole mill.  Rolling hills of grass land and grain fields depict the land which lies at the base of the Blue Mountains.  Pilot Rock is located at the confluence of East and West Birch Creeks, tributaries of the Umatilla River.

The Rock", as it is known to locals, can be seen from the base of the Blue Mountains on a clear day 12 miles away.  The City of Pilot Rock was named for the prominent basalt rock formation (pictured) located on the west side of the town which was visible from the old Oregon Trail and used as an aim point by wagon trains traveling Emigrant Pass and Cabbage Hill.

Position Overview

Community

• Small, rural community about 15 miles south of Pendleton
• Strong parent and community support for district
• Abundance of nearby outdoor recreational opportunities
• The district is a community with a family-like atmosphere

District

• Dedicated and collaborative staff of teachers working together
• Small class sizes
• Strong support for sports teams, arts and music
• Close relationships between students and staff
• Committed to serving all students from all backgrounds
• Safe and secure place for students to learn and staff to work

What’s Next?

• Upgrade district facilities and pass a capital improvements bond
• Focus on positive student behavior, safety, and respect for fellow students
• Devote more resources for student access to mental health services
• Expand elective course offerings and extracurricular activities
• Improve student achievement scores
• More attention to accountability and consistency in student discipline

Minimum Job Requirements
The Board requires the Superintendent/Principal be a strong educational leader who has the following professional experience and training:

• A current Oregon Administrative license (or eligibility to obtain one) with an authorization for all levels, superintendent’s endorsement or transitional superintendent license;
• Successful experience as an educational leader and administrator;
• In lieu of experience and training requirements above, the Board may consider as a candidate for its superintendent’s position an individual who meets transitional administrator or exceptional administrator licensure requirements;
• Other qualifications as determined by the Board.

Preferred Leadership Skills

• Builds collaborative working relationships with staff, parents and community
• Is highly visible and involved in the school and community
• Understands the needs of a small, rural school district
• Has a background in the classroom and other administrative experiences
• Demonstrates solid budgeting skills and understands Oregon school finance
• Brings an empowering style to lead  the staff to success
• Is committed to serving all students from all backgrounds
• Builds partnerships with families and community
• Willing to make difficult decisions when needed and follows through to implementation

Desired Candidate Profile

• Effective communicator                
• Excellent listener
• Always puts kids first
• Approachable/personable
• Accountable & transparent            
• Open-minded                                
• High degree of integrity/honesty                    
• Partnership builder
• Well-organized
• Holds staff and students accountable

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/

Note:  This executive search is being handled jointly by Oregon School Boards Association and NextUp Leadership providing an unparalleled level of search services to Oregon school districts and education organizations.

APPLICATION OPEN: December 10, 2019

CLOSING DATE: February 14, 2020

APPLICATION SCREENING: February 15 - 19, 2020

INTERVIEWS: March 3 - 7, 2020

FINALIST FORUMS: March 11 - 13, 2020

ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2019

For information regarding the position, contact:
Greg McKenzie, Search Consultant, NextUp Leadership, gregmckenzie@att.net OR gregmckenzie@window2leadership • 503.752.2438

 For questions regarding the application process, contact:
Sarah Herb, Executive Search and Events Specialist sherb@osba.org • 503.400.3047 (direct)

Position Overview

Notice of Vacancy

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.

Pilot Rock 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: December 10, 2019
CLOSING DATE: February 14, 2019
APPLICATION SCREENING: February 15 - 19, 2020
INTERVIEWS: March 3 - 7, 2020
FINALIST FORUMS: March 11 - 13, 2020
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2020

Pilot Rock School District is an equal opportunity employer.