District Superintendent - Mountain Empire Unified School District at Mountain Empire Unified
Job Summary
Job Summary
The governing board of the Mountain Empire Unified School District invites applications for the position of Superintendent from qualified and dedicated professional educators who enjoy the visibility and opportunity for interaction with people that comes with working in a small, rural school district. The ideal candidate will be someone that is a visionary leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills that is able to build strong stakeholder relationships and coalitions for the benefit of children. This person must be a “generalist” with the knowledge and ability to organize and manage all facets of a pre-k through adult school system. The successful candidate will be a strong instructional leader who is intent on improving academic performance for ALL students. They will have the requisite understanding and skills to effectively work in a multicultural, socio-economically diverse school system and the communities it serves. This person will also embrace and demonstrate a collaborative, inclusive leadership style.
Requirements / Qualifications
Professional Experience and Preparation ? Master’s degree required (doctorate preferred) ? Classroom teaching experience required ? Administrative experience at multiple levels required ? Experience as a superintendent or assistant/deputy superintendent preferred ? Bilingual (Spanish proficient) preferred
Requirements / Qualifications
Professional Experience and Preparation ? Master’s degree required (doctorate preferred) ? Classroom teaching experience required ? Administrative experience at multiple levels required ? Experience as a superintendent or assistant/deputy superintendent preferred ? Bilingual (Spanish proficient) preferred
Comments and Other Information
Mountain Empire Unified School District encompasses over 660 square miles of foothills, high desert and mountainous terrain in the eastern part of San Diego County. It serves over 1750 students in grades pre k-adult. There are four elementary schools, two middle schools and a comprehensive high school. The district also operates three Preschool Programs and an alternative education program. Mountain Empire Unified School District is located in the mountain range dividing the metropolitan area of San Diego and the deserts of Imperial County. It is approximately 50 miles east of San Diego.
All applications will be held strictly confidential. Each applicant is requested to follow the procedures listed below. Those applicants wishing additional information should contact the Director of Human Resources: Lisa Stoffel at 619-473-9022 ext. 1129
All applicants must provide the following items by the closing date, Friday, June 5, 2020 (5:00 p.m.) to be considered.
A completed application.
- A personal letter of application stating reasons for interest in the Mountain Empire Unified School District superintendent position
- A resume providing biographical background information about
educational preparation, experience, and achievements
- A placement file and/or three (3) current letters of professional references describing the applicant’s performance in previously held positions
It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit placement papers or reference letters on-line to meet the Friday, June 5, 2020 (5:00 p.m.) deadline.
ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK ($52.00 payable by applicant), A PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION, INCLUDING DRUG SCREENING (at District expense), AND A NEGATIVE TUBERCULOSIS TEST.
Comments and Other Information
Mountain Empire Unified School District encompasses over 660 square miles of foothills, high desert and mountainous terrain in the eastern part of San Diego County. It serves over 1750 students in grades pre k-adult. There are four elementary schools, two middle schools and a comprehensive high school. The district also operates three Preschool Programs and an alternative education program. Mountain Empire Unified School District is located in the mountain range dividing the metropolitan area of San Diego and the deserts of Imperial County. It is approximately 50 miles east of San Diego.
All applications will be held strictly confidential. Each applicant is requested to follow the procedures listed below. Those applicants wishing additional information should contact the Director of Human Resources: Lisa Stoffel at 619-473-9022 ext. 1129
All applicants must provide the following items by the closing date, Friday, June 5, 2020 (5:00 p.m.) to be considered.
A completed application.
- A personal letter of application stating reasons for interest in the Mountain Empire Unified School District superintendent position
- A resume providing biographical background information about
educational preparation, experience, and achievements
- A placement file and/or three (3) current letters of professional references describing the applicant’s performance in previously held positions
It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit placement papers or reference letters on-line to meet the Friday, June 5, 2020 (5:00 p.m.) deadline.
ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK ($52.00 payable by applicant), A PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION, INCLUDING DRUG SCREENING (at District expense), AND A NEGATIVE TUBERCULOSIS TEST.
Application Deadline
6/5/2020 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/24/2020
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Competitive/Negotiable
Length of Work Year
260
Employment Type
Full Time