Notice of Open Administrative Position

Position: Superintendent

The Sheridan 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 Sheridan School District serves approximately 1,065 students in grades K-12. District schools include Sheridan High school (9-12), Faulconer-Chapman (K-8), and two charter schools. The district employs a staff of 52 licensed staff; 41 classified staff; four confidential/supervisory staff; and four administrative staff. The district projects a general fund budget of approximately $10.2 million.

The City of Sheridan is ideally situated in the heart of the magnificent northwest, near the eastern slope of the coast mountain range, nestled along the South Yamhill River in the Willamette Valley. It is just 31 miles from the Pacific Ocean, 48 miles southwest of Portland and 25 miles northwest of Salem. On the southern edge of Yamhill County, Sheridan’s population is 6,165. Local employment is provided through a federal correctional institute, a nearby casino and a local wine industry. Other area agricultural ventures include row crops, tree fruits, dairy products, grain and cattle.

The Qualities and Qualifications of the position:

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:
• Always puts kids first; commitment to serving ALL students;
• Effective and transparent communication; good listening skills;
• Visibility and participation in our schools and community;
• High degree of integrity; strong core values;
• Follow-through on commitments; appropriate delegation;
• Is personable/approachable;
• Background in teaching and building administration at multiple levels; preferably in small rural communities with diverse populations like in Sheridan;
• Willingness to make tough decisions when necessary and effectively communicate the reasons (transparency);
• Collaboration, consensus-building, empowering leadership;
• Outstanding budget and finance skills; strong knowledge of federal program requirements and compliance with Oregon law and the Student Success Act;
• To expand and improve on current district successes while valuing data driven decision making;
• Willingness to make a long-term commitment to our school district/community.

The board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate, the salary range is $125,000 - $135,000. The successful candidate must hold or qualify for an Oregon superintendent's license.

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: March 20, 2020

CLOSING DATE: April 26, 2020

INTERVIEWS: May 14 - 17, 2020

FINALIST FORUM: May 26 - 27, 2020

ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2020

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)

Vacancy Notice

Sheridan Electronic Flyer

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.

Sheridan 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: March 20, 2020
CLOSING DATE: April 26, 2020
INTERVIEWS: May 14 - 17, 2020
FINALIST FORUM: May 26 - 27, 2020
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2020

Sheridan School District is an equal opportunity employer.