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Superintendent: Newberg School District, Newberg Oregon

February 21, 2012

 

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The Community

Newberg is located in Yamhill County in the heart of Oregon’s premiere wine growing region, 25 miles southwest of Portland. Residents enjoy the benefits of easy access to a metropolitan area and the sense of community in a friendly, small town atmosphere. The school district enjoys a unique collaborative and strategic partnership with local city and county governments, the park district and community college as we work toward a common vision with the community.

 

The District

Newberg Public Schools serves approximately 5,000 students in the communities of Newberg and Dundee and parts of rural Yamhill, Washington and Clackamas Counties. Students learn in excellent facilities including six elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (6-8) and one high school (9-12) that effectively operates as four small schools. The district employs a staff of 289 highly qualified licensed teachers; 251 classified staff; 15 confidential, supervisory, professional and technical staff; 21 administrators and 37 non-staff athletic coaches.

The district projects a general fund budget of approximately $41 million and continues to maintain a full school-year.

Academic focus is centered on all students graduating ready for college and career. Clear targets and measurable goals direct continuous improvement in student learning. Professional Learning Communities throughout the district strengthen teaching and learning.

Strong community support characterizes Newberg schools. The community supported a $27.1 million bond in May 2011 to maintain and repair schools, construct a new alternative education building, expand the high school commons and add classrooms for a new middle school STEM program. The bond also supports the purchase of textbooks, technology and classroom equipment. Community support is also demonstrated through dynamic volunteer programs, active parent organizations, generous local businesses and engaged civic organizations.

Newberg Public Schools benefit from a stable, highly functioning school board of directors and the 13-year tenure of an excellent superintendent.

 

The Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold or qualify for an Oregon superintendent’s license and possess the following qualities and qualifications:

Leadership and Management Qualities
  • Provides visionary, innovative leadership; demonstrates a servant leadership style
  • Builds a culture of openness, trust and respect with students, staff, board and community members; values transparency
  • An inspirational leader who is accountable, responsible and bases decisions on what is best for students
  • Successful teaching and administration experience, with a pattern of increasing responsibility in education administration
  • Demonstrates strong decision making, problem solving and conflict resolution skills; able to make difficult decisions without being divisive
  • Highly visible and actively participates in school and community activities
  • Demonstrates strong financial intelligence and a long-term vision for fiscal stewardship; allocates resources according to district and board goals
  • Effectively delegates responsibility to others
  • Recognizes the importance of student learning in all academic areas and involvement in extra-curricular activities
  • Ability to identify, select, motivate and evaluate high-quality staff
  • Promotes, develops and monitors sustainable long-range plans for school and district technology; makes informed decisions
  • Advocates for students of diverse abilities, interests and cultural backgrounds
  • Working knowledge of current Oregon and federal education laws; experienced with bonds, successful labor negotiations and human resource administration   
Communication Skills
  • Demonstrates outstanding communication skills, is articulate and communicates regularly with the community, staff, students, parents and the board of directors
  • Develops, cultivates and maintains positive relationships with the business community, higher education institutions and local agencies
  • Is approachable, personable and listens to all parties with an open mind 
Personal and Professional
  • Demonstrates high ethical standards and leads with integrity
  • Desires a long-term involvement with the district; willing to become an integral part of the community
  • Possesses a good sense of humor

 

Timelines

Closing Date: March 29, 2012
Screening: April 4-11 
Interviews: April 14-19 
Site Visits: April 23-26 
Selection: May 8
Starting Date: July 1, 2012

 

Application Process

All applicants must apply online and provide the following:

  • A completed online application
  • A letter of interest stating why you wish to be employed by the Newberg School District
  • A current resume
  • Three-to-five current letters of recommendation
  • A copy of your Oregon superintendent license or proof of eligibility for an Oregon superintendent license
  • A statement regarding how you meet the listed qualitites and qualifications listed
  • A one-page statement regarding your leadership, management and education philosophies

 

All application materials must be complete and available to OSBA by 5 p.m., March 29, 2012.

 

To Apply

To begin your online application go to https://edzapp.com/applicant/login.aspx?origincode=22823  
or click here to APPLY NOW!

Out-of-state candidates: To ensure your eligibility for an Oregon superintendent’s license, direct inquiries to Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, 503-378-3586; (fax) 503-378-4448

 

For more information

For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:
Stacy Davis, Executive Search Assistant.

For more information about the district and position, please contact:

Donna Herren, Executive Search Consultant 
Newberg School District Superintendent Search
c/o Oregon School Boards Association
P.O. Box 1068 Salem, OR 97308 
800-578-6722 / (503) 588-2813 (FAX) 

 

Newberg 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 Donna Herren at 800-578-6722.