Gresham, OR
The Gresham-Barlow School District Board of Education is seeking a superintendent beginning on July 1, 2025, with a base salary range expected to be $240,000 to $260,000 (based on experience); other benefits to be negotiated. The Board of Education expects applicants to be accomplished and energized leaders who understand the unique role and value of the community and school district and who are prepared to engage, collaborate, and inspire teachers, staff, students, parents, alumni and the community to achieve a shared vision of a great school district with great schools.
SUPERINTENDENT QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous superintendent experience preferred.
- Central office and/or building administrative experience preferred.
- K-12 Teaching experience.
SUPERINTENDENT CHARACTERISTICS:
- Proven Executive: Multi-year success in high-level educational and instructional leadership roles within comparably complex organizations. Demonstrated commitment, entrepreneurial skills, and ability to foster the academic growth of students, ensuring quality and competitiveness, as well as a contribution to economic development.
- Strategic Visionary: Knows the importance of strategic plans aligned with district goals and community values.
- Collaborative Leader: Builds trust, positive relationships, and fosters open communication with the Board of Education, students, staff, parents, and the community, leading to successful outcomes and operational efficiencies for the school district.
- Equity Champion: Possesses a deep understanding of systemic inequities and implements impactful strategies to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. A proven record of successful equity and inclusion initiatives that serve students and community, aiding in the creation of a dynamic, robust economic engine within the community.
- Exceptional Communicator: Connects effectively with diverse audiences, actively listens, inspiring and motivating stakeholders to embrace change and strive for excellence.
- Fiscal Acumen: Demonstrated success in navigating within shifting financial landscapes, aligning school district budgets and strategic priorities, and fundraising.
- Culturally Aware: Commitment to and understanding the unique community heritage, traditions, history, and capitalizing on this community strength for district improvement.
- Reputation: Honesty, integrity, authenticity, and transparency as a basis for strengthening public trust in the school district and engaging the entire community in an atmosphere of collegiality, collaboration, and respect.
- Relationship Builder: Ability to foster, grow and sustain strong internal and external relationships for the advancement of the community, school district and its students; including but not limited to a commitment to advocacy, support, and transparency with parents related to curriculum adoptions, school safety, and policy.
PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:
- Cover letter (stating interest and unique qualifications for the position) - be sure to save the name of the district in the document title
- Full resume/vitae
- Three current letters of recommendation
- Copy of Superintendent License, or Professional Administrative License (regardless of state) or evidence of eligibility
- Contact information of three additional references different than the reference letters
Search Timeline - All Application Materials Due By: November 29, 2024
December 18, 2024 : Slate of candidates presented to the Board
January 11, 2025 : Board first-round interviews
January 21, 2025 : Finalists Day in the District
January 22, 2025 : Board conducts final interviews
By mid-February, 2025 : Superintendent’s hiring approved and announced
July 1, 2025 : Superintendent contract formally begins
For any questions regarding the Gresham-Barlow Superintendent search contact either HYA associate, do not contact Gresham-Barlow School Board members:
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