Application Reviews Begin: July 13, 2018 - Position is Open Until Filled The Trinity Alps Unified School District Board of Trustees announces an opening for the position of District Superintendent. The Board is searching for an experienced administrator with strong collaborative leadership skills and the ability to make decisions. The Board is seeking a knowledgeable visionary leader to improve academic performance who will utilize the staff, Board and community to continue its forward progress. The selected candidate must be thoroughly knowledgeable of LCFF/LCAP and accountable for progress on the CAASPP. The board desires the superintendent to assume leadership of the District as soon as possible after selection. Applications that are appropriately filed will be screened by a committee of professionals authorized by the Board of Trustees. Candidates with the highest rankings will be interviewed once by the interview committee and once by the Governing Board. Prior to final selection, the Board will conduct a community visit for the finalist candidate. Any direct contact by an applicant with individual member of Trinity Alps Unified School District Board of Trustees in an attempt to influence the decision-making process will be considered a breach of professional ethics and will disqualify the applicant from candidacy for the position. The Experience • Well rounded administrative experience as a site-principal and district level administrator as well as classroom teaching experience • Demonstrated ability to develop and effectively manage LCFF/LCAP and budgets improving CAASPP results • Demonstrated ability to provide effective visionary leadership and collaborative planning • Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining productive Board/Superintendent relations • Record of being a highly visible and accessible leader • Record of empowerment of staff while being personally accountable for results • Record of cooperative labor relations • Record of involvement within their local community Personal Characteristics • Clear demonstration of honesty, integrity, openness, sense of confidence in oneself and effective oral and written communication skills • Ability to multi-task and set priorities in a disciplined thoughtful manner • Demonstration of an unwavering belief and high expectations of staff and students • Ability to delegate with authority, empower staff and establish systems of accountability • Transparent leader with the ability to confront problems and admit own mistakes • Genuine commitment to bettering each student’s life as well as the community. • Ability to listen, be fair and open to new ideas and divergent opinions • Recognition that change is vital and can best take place when those affected by the change are actively involved in the process • Recognition of the importance of keeping the Board informed and knowledgeable regarding issues and problems and providing the Board with recommended solutions • Courage to make recommendations and unpopular decisions in the best interest of the students About Us Trinity Alps Unified School District (TAUSD) is a small, rural school district with an enrollment of approximately 757 students located in Trinity County. The district has three school sites including Trinity High School, Weaverville Elementary School and Alps View Continuation School. District website: www.tausd.org The district serves two significant subgroup student populations. They are Low Income Students (58% of students) and Special Education (13% of students). Through the state and federal economic down turns, depressed local economy and significant reduction of Forest Reserve Funding, TAUSD is operating with a fiscal deficit. A primary focus of the district's Local Control Accountability Plan has been to sustain programs. During the 2015/16 school year, the district experienced an approximate 5% growth in student enrollment and has benefited from an improved economy. The uncertainty of Forest Reserve Funding, however, has the district needing to continue fiscal discipline. Through these challenging events, TAUSD has maintained all programs for students, received state and national recognition for academic excellence, developed goals to run a fiscally balanced organization and begin overdue facility modernization at the district’s high school. The Community The community of Weaverville, a 150-year-old mining town, is rich in history and a proud community spirit. Weaverville is the Trinity County Seat. The major employers of the community are the hospital, schools, and government services jobs. Agricultural, timber production, and recreation are an important part of the community. The Trinity Alps Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, age, or mental or physical disability. To answer inquiries and/or to handle a complaint, please contact TAUSD Interim Superintendent. P.O. Box 1227, Weaverville, CA 96093. (530)623-6104. (Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 Vocational Rehabilitation).