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Superintendent: Sutherlin School District, Sutherlin Oregon

November 09, 2011

 

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The Community

Sutherlin is a city of 7,000 people with a small town feel. Located in rural Douglas County, Sutherlin is quietly nestled in a valley surrounded by hills between the Cascade and Coastal mountain ranges and is a short distance from the Umpqua River with quick and easy I-5 access to larger communities.

Sutherlin was incorporated in 1911 and enjoyed its centennial celebration this year. The economy is diverse with manufacturing in lumber and septic and water systems. Local wineries are a growing business in and around the surrounding community. The Sutherlin School District boasts a successful partnership with the community and is one of its main employers.

Sutherlin is touted as “The Gateway to Recreation.” Within five minutes of Sutherlin are Plat I and Copper Creek Reservoirs and the Pacific Coast or Cascade Mountains are only an hour’s distance. Year-round recreation includes: hiking, backpacking, water skiing, camping, swimming, tennis, golfing, fishing and hunting. Sutherlin is a proud community and celebrates many of its own annual traditions including the Blackberry Festival, the Sutherlin Stampede Rodeo and the Umpqua Triathlon.  

The District

The Sutherlin School District is comprised of over 1,300 students in four schools including: East Primary School (Grades K-3), West Sutherlin Intermediate School (4-6), Sutherlin Middle School (7-8) and Sutherlin High School (9-12). The District employs a staff of 79 teachers, 78 classified employees, seven administrators, four confidential employees and five supervisors. The District operates with a general fund budget of $11.4 million and a total budget of $16.1 million.

The District enjoys the strong support of a family-oriented community. Students volunteer throughout the community and actively participate in community based events. Despite the economy, Sutherlin School District has worked diligently to sustain extracurricular activities valued by the students and staff including FFA and FBLA.  

The Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess the following qualities and qualifications:

Leadership

• Is an inspirational leader who can motivate staff, students and the community in the support of local schools
• Can build consensus among all District stakeholders
• Able to advocate for and promote education locally and statewide
• Will be involved as a community leader
• Can support successful existing programs while working to improve those programs
• Able to develop and sustain a collaborative working environment
• Is an independent thinker who is able to make tough, decisive management and personnel decisions while maintaining a perspective of the entire district

Administrative

• Possesses knowledge of and an ability to promote effective educational improvement and instructional practices in all curricular areas
• Demonstrate strong fiscal management and budget skills
• Is a problem solver and involves others in the process
• Able to work successfully with and understand a business approach to school management
• Understands Oregon's economic situation and is willing to work toward common solutions
• Possesses knowledge about and has successful experience with personnel issues, labor negotiations and contract management   

Communication

• Possesses solid interpersonal skills and is a good listener
• Initiates and facilitates communication and interactions with staff, families, community and school board on a regular basis
• Able to work with staff, parents and community members to achieve common goals and solutions
• A willing leader in the community who can set the instructional vision for the district 

Personal and Professional

• Understands students and puts the interest of students first in decisions
• Is involved and visible within the schools and community on a regular basis
• Demonstrates strong personal and professional honesty, integrity and fairness
• Has a proven record of successful district office and building level administrative experience
• Able to use technology to improve education opportunities within the district
• Has experience in planning and generating revenue for facilities improvement

Timelines

• Closing Date:  Jan 12, 2012 
• Screening:  Jan. 18-24 
• Interviews:  Feb. 1-9
• Site Visits:  Feb. 10-17 
• Selection:  Feb. 27
• Starting Date:  July 1

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 Sutherlin School District
• A current resumé
• Three to five current letters of recommendation
• A copy of your Oregon superintendent license or proof of eligibility for an Oregon superintendent license
• Statement regarding how you meet the qualities and qualifications listed and your leadership, educational and management philosophies (one document; 1,000 word limit) 

All application materials must be complete and available to OSBA by 5 p.m., JANUARY 12, 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:

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

 

Sutherlin 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.

 

For more information contact Peggy Stock at 800-578-6722 or via e-mail at pstock@osba.org.