ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:
The Bemidji Area Schools’ main office is located in Bemidji, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 4,933 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.
School District Website: https://www.bemidji.k12.mn.us/
City Website: https://www.ci.bemidji.mn.us/
LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Bemidji Area School Board seeks a superintendent who:
- Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community
- Develops and directs an effective leadership team
- Has knowledge of and experience with equity leadership challenges and opportunities
- Works cooperatively with the School Board; provides options and recommendations
- Effectively mediates and accommodates different perspectives; values teamwork
- Develops trust and works collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders
- Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required.
SALARY/CONTRACT: The current superintendent’s base salary for the 2021-2022 school year is $170,000. The final salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 28, 2022
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at mnmsba.myrevelus.com. 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 28, 2022, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Bemidji Area 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).
Please contact with any questions: Lee Warne, MSBA Executive Search Team, [email protected] or 507-828-2468.
The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.