Notice of Open Administrative Position

Position: Superintendent

The Silver Falls 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.

Silver Falls School District covers almost 250 square miles across two counties, with 13 schools ranging from small K-8 configurations to Silverton High School, a Class 5A school boasting a greater than 90% graduation rate. The district comprises about 3,900 students in seven K-8, one K-2 elementary, one 3-5, one middle, one high school and two charter schools. The district employs a staff of 240 licensed employees, 215 classified employees, six confidential employees, six supervisors and 17 administrators. Silver Falls has a general fund budget of $47 million.

Silverton is nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. The school district's central office is located in the heart of Silverton, whose historic downtown is just minutes from the beautiful Silver Falls State Park, as well as the Oregon Garden. From the annual Pet Parade to the Homer Davenport Days festival, Silverton is a city with a vibrant and active community. Surrounded by picturesque farmland and within a short drive of the cities of Portland, Salem, and Corvallis; Silverton truly provides something for everyone.

The Qualities and Qualifications

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:
• High degree of integrity/honesty; ethical; strong core values and morals; culturally competent;
• Effective and transparent communication; good listening skills (listens to ALL); builds relationships and trust;
• Puts KIDS first; is committed to serving all kids;
• Background in teaching and building administration at multiple levels; preferably in district(s) with a K-8 model and diverse populations similar to Silver Falls;
• Understands Oregon school finance, demonstrates sound fiscal management and budgeting skills;
• Proven ability to make tough decisions when necessary and effectively communicate the reasons (transparency);
• Is personable/approachable while keeping an open mind; listens to and values the experts in the classroom;
• Ability to build and sustain strong, effective community partnerships that impact student success;
• An empowering leadership style that collaborates and builds consensus while building a respectful work environment across the district;
• Highly visible; actively participates in school and community activities;
• An innovative visionary instructional leader that sets the tone and high expectations of student achievement.

The board will offer a competitive compensation package to the successful candidate. The salary range is $145,000 to $155,000. 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:February 26, 2020

CLOSING DATE:March 29, 2020

APPLICATION SCREENING: March 30 - April 8, 2020

INTERVIEWS: April 22 - 25, 2020

FINALIST FORUM: May 4 - 5, 2020 OR May 12 - 13, 2020

ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2020

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

Detailed Notice of Vacancy

Vacancy Notice

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.

Silver Falls 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: February 26, 2020
CLOSING DATE: March 29, 2020
APPLICATION SCREENING: March 30 - April 8, 2020
INTERVIEWS: April 22 - 25, 2020
FINALIST FORUM: May 4 - 5, 2020 OR May 12 - 13, 2020
ASSUME POSITION: July 1, 2020

Silver Falls School District is an equal opportunity employer.