The Glendale School District, Glendale, Oregon, Board of education, is seeking a highly qualified superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2022.
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of education in identifying and screening the candidates.
Enrollment: 280
Location: 225 miles south of Portland
The Qualifications
The candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership. The Board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one of the most important decisions it will make. The School Board is seeking a candidate who:
Is a visionary leader capable of creating an environment of high expectations for student achievement and quality instruction with accountability for students and staff based on clear and concise goals.
Has strong and ethical budgeting and fiscal skills which includes having the skills and knowledge of bond work and able to seek out and secure grants for the district.
Is a visible, available and approachable presence in the schools spending time in classrooms and in the community, enjoys being around people in the community.
Knows their strengths and weaknesses and able to communicate what they are, along with being accountable for them, as well as taking responsibility of their actions
Embraces rural lifestyle supporting programs such as FFA, Drama, and sports to ensure students are positively engaged as well as a breadth of academic programs.
Is a humble-reflective leader who listens, collaborates and builds on the passion of the staff, students, parents and community and has the confidence to build an effective / efficient system that keeps the focus on students.
Is a life-long learner who thrives on continuous improvement and a fearless leader willing to face hard conversations while supporting the vision of the school system.
Requirements
Three years administrative experience is desired
Search Timeline
Closing date for applications: April 25, 2022(11:30 p.m. central time)
Board of education selects finalists to interview: May 4, 2022
Finalists Interviews with the Board of education: May 9-16, 2022
Selection of new Superintendent: May 18,2022
Start date: July 1, 2022
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
11725 Arbor St., Suite 220
Omaha, NE 68144
888-375-4814
Email: apps@macnjake.com
Glendale School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability and, when needed, will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.