Waitsburg School District Superintendent/Elementary Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Superintendent

Date Posted:
8/1/2024

Location:
Waitsburg

Closing Date:
08/15/2024The Waitsburg School District Board of Directors, is seeking an Interim Superintendent/Elementary Principal. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position as soon as possible.

How To Apply:

• Updated Resume
• Letter of Interest

Employment application is not requested at this time.

Position Timeline 2024:

• August 15 (12:00 PM) - Application deadline
• August 15 (6:00 PM) - Board meeting to screen applications and select potential candidates to interview
• August 16 (Afternoon) - Interviews via Zoom

Applicants shall not contact school board members directly.

All inquiries should be addressed to:
Mr. Steve McCullough, Superintendent or Kaylee Bolt, Director of Human Resources
Educational Service District 123


Key Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the Superintendent include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide leadership in all areas of teaching and learning: curriculum, data analysis and professional development.
• Possess a solid understanding of the Washington State Learning Standards, STEAM initiatives, and a belief in a creating a climate fostering rigor, responsibility, and relationships.
• Maintain and reinforce effective communications and collaboration throughout the District, within the Waitsburg community, and neighboring school districts.
• Work with the Board to identify and prioritize policies for overall governance.
• Responsible for a system of supervision and evaluations for all staff designed to meet the goals of the school district.
• Lead, guide and direct every member of the instruction and support services teams in moving forward with the Waitsburg mission statement and our "One of a Kind" values.
• Manage and organize all resources available to the District in the best interests of the students and the school system.

Job Duties Separated by Position: Superintendent:

• Public face of the Waitsburg School District
• Motivate and Inspire
• Establish and maintain liaison with other school districts working with stakeholders, patrons and taxpayers to design and implement a shared vision for quality education in our community

Elementary Principal:

• Build and foster relationships between staff and community
• Develop daily schedules that enhance the student learning environment while maximizing teacher resources
• Support staff and conduct observations/evaluations.
• Serve as a liaison between parent/student/teacher

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Master's Degree and possess a Washington State Principal's Certificate. If the successful applicant does not have a Superintendent's Certificate, the District will provide support for its completion.
• Minimum of 10 years in education preferred.
• Understanding of Washington State Learning Standards and Common Core State Standards.
• Trained in Teacher Evaluation Process (TPEP), with a working knowledge of Danielson Framework preferred.
• Instructional leader who has prior experience working with staff to implement new curriculum, while staying abreast of best practices.
• Instructional leader who has a successful track record of integrating technology into the curriculum.
• Approachable, accessible, and flexible to students, parents, and all staff members.
• Sensitivity and respect when working with students and parents of all cultures.
• Willingness to continue forward with the work that has been started.
• A proven record of successful teaching and administrative experience in a public-school district, preferably in a rural community.
• Highly visible in the school and community; actively participates in school and community activities.
• Successful administrative experience in a school district or educational agency
• Strong and open leadership style with unquestionable integrity, honesty, and diplomacy
• An open and accessible leadership style that demonstrates the interpersonal skills necessary to build strong relationships with a diverse student body, community, and staff.
• A passion for student achievement and placing students first in all decisions.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with an ever-widening scope of issues, including diversity, emerging research findings, technology, community relations, and competition from charter non-public schools.
• Comfortable in front of small and large groups.
• Outstanding communication skills, including intentional listening.
• Focus on fostering teamwork across school and district buildings.
• Demonstrated management within an educational setting, based on sound practices and the ability to successfully deal with difficult personnel issues.
• Strong, proactive leadership in developing and maintaining a wide range of programs and resources that are essential to a small district.
• Preferred residence within Waitsburg School District boundaries. School residence is available to candidate and family, if desired.
• Knowledge of state school law and school finance.
• Sound financial management skills, with the ability to effectively communicate fiscal issues to the Board, staff, and community
• An understanding of and respect for the culture of a small school and community
• Experience in collective bargaining and the ability to implement evaluation procedures for teachers and staff under state requirements

Compensation:
The school board will negotiate a multi-year contract of 260 days per year with a competitive salary range of $120,000-$144,000 based on education and experience. Compensation will include a competitive benefit package that can be negotiated.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance through HCA: SEBB Benefits
• Paid leave (sick and vacation)
• Paid holidays
• District housing available

Additional allowances and benefits can be negotiated upon offer.