District Superintendent at Hermosa Beach City School District Superintendent Search
About the Employer
THE DISTRICT Hermosa Beach is a 1.3 square mile community that has a unique heritage influenced by music and surfing, dubbed “The Best Little Beach City." While Hermosa has captured the hearts of many for its iconic Pier, its history in surfing and music, and its home to many sports, it is the unique community feel and its award-winning schools that attract so many families to the district. The Hermosa Beach City School District (HBCSD) was established in 1904 and serves approximately 1,300 students in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. The District has three schools: the brand-new Hermosa Vista School (completed February 2021), Hermosa Valley School, and the newly reconstructed Hermosa View School (opened September 2022). Graduating students from Hermosa Beach then have the choice to either attend Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach or Redondo Union High School in Redondo Beach. Families looking for a more intimate school experience will love our little school district. We possess high parent-teacher involvement, great volunteer opportunities, and a familiar school community. Our vision is that "all students will be empowered to achieve and thrive." We pride ourselves on our core values: • Community Engagement • Culture of Excellence • Global Citizenship • Respect and Inclusion • Responsible Stewardship • Rigor and Relevancy • Safety and Well-being Hermosa Beach City School District has collaborative partnerships with staff and with outstanding community organizations such as Beach Cities Health District, Chevron, Kiwanis Club of Hermosa Beach, Hermosa Beach Rotary Club, Grades of Green, Hermosa View, Vista, Valley PTO, Hermosa Beach Educational Foundation, and the City of Hermosa Beach. The strength of staff and community have led the District to achieve state recognition, including a Gold Ribbon, three Distinguished School Awards from the California Department of Education, Golden Bell Award, California Exemplary Program, Green Ribbon Award, South Bay Model SARB Program of Distinction, Sandy Hook Promise National Sustainability Award, Google Certified Teachers, as well as Northrop Grumman and other Leadership Fellowships.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
THE OPPORTUNITY Hermosa Beach City School District seeks a Superintendent who demonstrates the ability to: • Set a clear vision/direction for teaching and learning. • Inspire an atmosphere of support, exploration, and teamwork among staff and students. • Remain visible and accessible to employees, families, and the greater community. • Communicate clearly and openly with education partners. • Develop/maintain positive relationships with employee associations. • Ensure the long-term fiscal health of the district. • Work collaboratively with the Governing Board. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE • A seasoned educational leader with a proven track record of success. • Central office administrative experience preferred. • Working knowledge of instruction, business, and human resource functions. • An individual who can make a long-term commitment to the district. SALARY/CONTRACT Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience; a multi-year contract will be considered by the Board. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS A completed application at edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1945378 along with the following documents: - Cover Letter - Résumé - Minimum of three (maximum of five) current Letters of Recommendation APPLICATION DEADLINE Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5 PM TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATES Saturday, June 29 Round 1 Sunday, June 30 Round 2
THE OPPORTUNITY Hermosa Beach City School District seeks a Superintendent who demonstrates the ability to: • Set a clear vision/direction for teaching and learning. • Inspire an atmosphere of support, exploration, and teamwork among staff and students. • Remain visible and accessible to employees, families, and the greater community. • Communicate clearly and openly with education partners. • Develop/maintain positive relationships with employee associations. • Ensure the long-term fiscal health of the district. • Work collaboratively with the Governing Board. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE • A seasoned educational leader with a proven track record of success. • Central office administrative experience preferred. • Working knowledge of instruction, business, and human resource functions. • An individual who can make a long-term commitment to the district. SALARY/CONTRACT Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience; a multi-year contract will be considered by the Board. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS A completed application at edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/1945378 along with the following documents: - Cover Letter - Résumé - Minimum of three (maximum of five) current Letters of Recommendation APPLICATION DEADLINE Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5 PM TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATES Saturday, June 29 Round 1 Sunday, June 30 Round 2
Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCESS
The Board of Education has retained Dr. Steven Keller and Dr. Gary Rutherford from Education Support Services (ESS) to engage in a confidential search to recruit the most highly qualified candidate for this position. Any contact with individual trustees during the recruitment or selection phase of the search will result in a candidate’s removal from the process. For more information, please contact:
Dr. Steven Keller stevenkeller44@gmail.com 714.272.3928
Dr. Gary Rutherford grutherford@aalrr.com 760.578.2096
Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCESS
The Board of Education has retained Dr. Steven Keller and Dr. Gary Rutherford from Education Support Services (ESS) to engage in a confidential search to recruit the most highly qualified candidate for this position. Any contact with individual trustees during the recruitment or selection phase of the search will result in a candidate’s removal from the process. For more information, please contact:
Dr. Steven Keller stevenkeller44@gmail.com 714.272.3928
Dr. Gary Rutherford grutherford@aalrr.com 760.578.2096