LOCATION:
The St. James Public Schools’ main office is in St. James, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 1,043 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The St. James School Board seeks an experienced school administrator who: has experience in school finance; delegates authority while maintaining accountability; has a record of visibility and is accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community; has knowledge of and experience with equity leadership challenges and opportunities, special education, and a diverse student body; a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications and who acts with honesty and in an ethical manner. Previous superintendent experience is preferred, but not required.
SALARY/BENEFITS:
A competitive compensation and benefits package, including an annual salary in the range of $120,000 to $135,000, will be negotiated based upon the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statutes.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at https://www.applitrack.com/msba/onlineapp/. To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the MSBA office by 11:59 p.m. on March 23, 2020, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “St. James Public 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; and a set of up-to-date credentials, which includes a current resume, at least three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s official transcript(s) (upon hire, originals must be submitted to the school district).
CONTACTS:
Sandy Gundlach, MSBA Executive Search Team
1900 West Jefferson Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082
507-469-9728
[email protected]
Terry Quist, MSBA Executive Search Team
1900 West Jefferson Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082
320-815-8254
[email protected]