The Kelliher School District is located in the North Central region of Minnesota just 15 miles south of Upper Red Lake. The school district has an enrollment of approximately 290 students grades Kindergarten through twelfth grade and steadily increasing. Kelliher by the numbers:
- 27 licensed staff and 20 non-licensed staff,
- FY19 General Fund Balance $2,783,376,
- FY20 Budgeted Revenue $6,649,533.
- 4 Year graduation rate of 94%,
- Comprehensive preschool programs,
- Principal, Dean of Student, & 3 licensed student service
Leadership Profile
The Kellliher School Board seeks a community oriented candidate with proven leadership skills and abilities – someone who works well with others, has a track record of visibility in the schools, and is an effective communicator. The School Board is committed to finding a candidate who:
- is a leader that deals with the school board, staff, and community with honesty and high integrity;
- promotes innovation and develops community relationships and opportunities;
- actively promotes student programs through use of staff development, state, and federal grants
- has a thorough knowledge and proven experience in school finance, federal education law, and state education law;
- will be visible and accessible in the school district and the community;
- has knowledge of and experience with equity leadership challenges and opportunities
Application Deadline
To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the Kelliher School District’s main office by 3 p.m. on March 16, 2020.
Application Procedure
Applications can be submitted to Aliza Lundin ([email protected]) or mailed to Attn: Superintendent Search, Kelliher Public School, 345 4th ST NW, Kelliher, MN 56650. The application should include the following:
- Cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the Kelliher Schools Superintendent
- Legal proof or other evidence (i.e. certificate/license) showing the candidate’s qualification to be a superintendent in the state of Minnesota or ability to obtain licensure
- Set of up-to-date credentials, including a resume, at least three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s transcript(s)
More Information
To learn more about the Kelliher School District:http://www.kelliherschools.org/
Contact Aliza Lundin at [email protected]