The Pine River-Backus Schools’ main office is in Pine River, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 950 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.
REQUIREMENTS:
The Pine River-Backus School Board seeks a superintendent who:
- Works cooperatively with the School Board, provides options and recommendations
- Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community
- Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
- Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
- Has knowledge of and experience with special education needs and/or a diverse student body
Previous superintendent experience is preferred, but not required.
SALARY/BENEFITS:
A competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $115,000—$135,000, will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at 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 April 26, 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 “Pine River-Backus 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). To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the MSBA office by 11:59 p.m. on April 26, 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 “Pine River-Backus 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).
CONTACT:
Barb Dorn, MSBA Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search
1900 West Jefferson Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082
Barb Dorn: 800-324-4459, ext. 121 or 507-508-5501
Barb Dorn: [email protected]