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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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.
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