Superintendent of Schools

Pine City Public Schools is seeking candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The successful candidate will receive a competitive benefit package, with an annual salary in the range of $115,000 to $130,000, to be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. School District Information: Pine City Public Schools has an enrollment of 1600 k-12 students. In addition, to the elementary school and 7-12 secondary school, Pine City hosts an area learning center and a successful Level IV program. Children, families, and other district residents are also served through early childhood and community education programs. Pine City Public Schools employs approximately 240 licensed and non-licensed staff members. The superintendent is supported by four principals, a Director of Curriculum and Instruction, a Business Manager, a Community Education Director, a Technology Coordinator, Food & Nutrition Director, and a Director of Buildings and Grounds. A long needed, state-of-the-art auditorium was completed in 2014 at the High School to compliment Pine City’s strong tradition in the fine and performing arts. The district offers a comprehensive program of studies including College in the Schools, interactive cable classes and STEM. Pine City is currently in year four of our technology implementation. 6-12 has 1:1 technology, Grade 5 has 2:1 technology. iPads in grades 5-8, Chromebooks in 9-12. The SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition) model is used to guide our technology work in classrooms. The District has two .5 time integrationists in place, 1 technician, and one coordinator. We strive to have a balanced district by maintaining the academics, arts, and hands on programs including industrial technology and FACS. Pine City Schools is a member of the St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) and the East Central Minnesota Education Cable Cooperative (ECMECC). SCRED provides our District with a Unique Learners program which manages the special education programs, Outcomes Service – services related to data-driven decision making, and Instructional Services. ECMECC is a consortium offering us interactive cable classes and network and technology services. The school district’s operating budget is approximately $18 million. The district has a long record of stable finances with a focus of providing the best possible educational services with the financial resources available. Additional information is available at the district’s website at www.pinecity.k12.mn.us. Pine City Public Schools’ Mission: The purpose of public education at Pine City Schools is to help individuals acquire knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes toward self and others that will enable them to solve problems, think creatively, continue learning, and develop maximum potential for leading productive, fulfilling, career aware lives in a complex and changing international society. Pine City is situated on the I-35 corridor between the Twin Cities and Duluth. Pine City is the county seat of Pine County, one of Minnesota’s largest counties. Over 3,330 residents live within the city limits, and more than 10,000 reside in the surrounding area. With over 50 miles of shoreline and 3,000 acres of navigable waterway, Pine City is an attractive community for outdoor enthusiasts. Light manufacturing, service industries, and agriculture are the basis of Pine City’s economy. Pine City is also home to Pine Technical and Community College. Pine City offers something for everyone.