Position Description for Glide School District, Glide, Oregon

The Board of Trustees of the Glide School District, Glide, Oregon, is seeking a highly qualified, fully certified, educational leader to serve as Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2023.

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 Board of Trustees in identifying and screening the candidates.

Enrollment: 709

Location: 90 miles south of Eugene

The Qualifications

The candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership. The Board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one of the most important decisions it will make. The Board developed the following desired characteristics.

• High degree of integrity/honesty with strong core values that are consistent with our community;
• Puts kids first; is committed to serving all kids K-12;
• Effective communication and listening skills with all constituents – all staff, parents, students and community members;
• Is committed to excellent communication and developing and maintaining a positive relationship with the school board;
• Is personable/approachable while keeping an open mind;
• Decisiveness based on active listening, multiple points of view, and best available data and a practice of sharing the reasons for decisions when possible (transparency);
• Willing to become a meaningful and contributing member of our community within and
• Background in teaching and building administration preferably in small rural areas similar to the Glide community;
• Understands school finance, demonstrates sound fiscal management and strong budgeting skills; preference for understanding Oregon finance;
• Emotional intelligence and aptitude to lead, shape and motivate staff and others toward a common vision;
• Commitment to maintaining and elevating the academic achievement of the district.

Requirements:

• Has or is eligible or can be eligible for an Oregon Superintendent license
• Three years administrative experience in a lead position      

Preferred

District-wide leadership experience

Salary range:  $135,000 -$145,000 - DOE

Search Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: March 28, 2023 (11:30 p.m. central time)
• Board of Trustees selects finalists to interview: Week of April 10, 2023
• Interviews with the Board of Trustees: Week of April 17, 2023
• Selection of new Superintendent: Week of April 24, 2023
• Start date: July 1, 2023

Contact information:

            McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.

            11725 Arbor Street, Suite 220

            Omaha, NE 68144

            888-375-4814

            Email: apps@macnjake.com

School Website:  http://www.glide.k12.or.us  

Announcement of Vacancy Brochure: http://macnjake.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Glide-OR-8x11-Brochure-1.pdf

Consultants:   Dr. Doug Nelson        d_nelson@macnjake.com

                        Mr. Michael Scott     m_scott@macnjake.com                  

The Glide School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability and, when needed, will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.