An Invitation to Apply for the Position of
Secondary Principal
Kittitas
School District
Kittitas, Washington
The Position
The Kittitas School District, Kittitas, Washington, is seeking a highly qualified Secondary Principal. The
District wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2015.
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 district in identifying and screening the candidates.
The Qualifications:
The candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership.
The desired characteristics are:
 How have/or would you balance being sensitive to individual needs while still making decisions that are
best for the collective whole?
 How have/or would you create a positive school climate for students, staff and parents?
 How have/or would you foster growth, creativity and flexibility to address student needs?
Minimum Requirements
Washington State Principals endorsement
Out of state applicants must meet Washington State
certification requirements
Master's degree or greater in education
Successful teaching and administration experience
Job Description
Kittitas School District is seeking an outstanding professional who views education as a partnership with
students, staff, parents and community. The district is seeking an experienced instructional leader who has
demonstrated an ability to improve student outcome and reduced the achievement gap. Successful
candidates will bring a passion for ensuring that all students have access to opportunities that will allow them
to graduate from high school fully prepared for college, work, and citizenship.
1. Working with others - Leading in the team environment,
creating
and
implementing
staff
development
opportunities, securing parent and community support for
programs, and working successfully with students.
2. Curriculum and instruction - Curriculum and instructional
leadership, curriculum development, program planning,
implementation and evaluation, experience in common
core and teacher - principal evaluation system.
3. Personnel management - Supervising both certified and
classified staff including selection, placement, and
evaluation.
4. Preferred experience in special education and career technical education.
The District/School
Kittitas School District has an enrollment of 630 students, K-12; the secondary school has an enrollment of
350 students. There are approximately 80 staff members, 3 administrative staff, 40 certificated staff and 37
classified staff members. The District covers 599 square miles.
The district consists of five buildings, one Primary building (K-2), one Intermediate building (3-5),
one Secondary building (6-12), one District Office building, and the old Kittitas High School building
currently used for storage.
Kittitas School District offers a variety of programs, classes, learning opportunities, and extra-curricular
activities for its students. The district is proud of its long history of high test scores, its continuing tradition of
excellence in athletics, and its highly skilled teaching and support services staff.
Community support is strong which has been demonstrated by consistently passing building bonds and M&O
levies, as well as attending the many extra-curricular events in the district.
Special programs for the students include Highly Capable, LAP, Bright Beginnings, and Title I Schoolwide.
The Kittitas School District has a partnership with Central Washington University with its Running Start
program. The district also has a partnership with DSHS to serve students housed at the Parke Creek Juvenile
Detention Center located within the school boundaries.
The assessed valuation for the district is $672,828,615 with an operating budget of $7,075,900.
School District website: www.ksd403.org
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Kittitas Schools is to provide, within a safe and caring
environment of staff and community, opportunities for all students to develop
their potential to learn, create, work with others, and be productive and at
ease in a rapidly changing society.
The Community
Kittitas is located in central Washington, six miles east of Ellensburg and 40 miles north of Yakima. The
population of Kittitas is 1418.
The area is predominately agricultural, and residents enjoy a quiet, rural lifestyle. Major employers are in the
fields of agriculture.
Medical care is available from facilities in Ellensburg and Yakima.
Recreational activities include golfing, skiing, hiking, hunting, boating, and fishing. Central Washington
University has cultural, athletic and recreational programs for the residents of the area to enjoy. The
Ellensburg Rodeo is held annually.
Higher education opportunities are available from nearby Central Washington University located in
Ellensburg.
APPLICATION & SELECTION
PROCEDURE
available at:
www.macnjake.com
7905 L St., Suite 310, Omaha, NE 68127
Phone: (402) 991-7031 Fax: (402) 991-7168
E-mail: [email protected] www.macnjake.com
An application for Secondary Principal should include:
 A letter setting forth personal qualifications, experiences and reasons for
interest in the position;
 A current résumé;
 A completed application form;
 Reference letters, certificates and licenses, and academic transcripts from
colleges/universities indicating degree(s).
Names of applicants will be held in strict confidence whenever possible. However, McPherson & Jacobson
complies with individual states’ Freedom of Information laws. In the final process, the district may visit the
district where the candidate is employed, but will not proceed without the knowledge and consent of the
candidate.
Selection Time Line
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Closing date for applications: June 8, 2015
Selection of finalists to be interviewed: June 15, 2015
Interviews of finalists: June 17 and/or 18, 2015
Selection of Secondary Principal: June 18, 2015
Start date: July 1, 2015
Kittitas School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.