District Name: Watertown-Mayer Public Schools
District Address: 1001 Highway 25 NW, Watertown, MN 55388
Qualifications: Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota. Experience as a Superintendent or in a district office setting preferred. Demonstrate strong commitment to student achievement, building partnerships in the community, supporting staff learning and development, and supporting students of diverse backgrounds.
Consultants Assisting the Board: Dr. Ken Dragseth (952-210-2790), Dr. Antoinette (Toni) Johns (612-309-1511)
District Highlights: The district lives out its mission – “Growth through connections and opportunities.”
- Community Survey shows strong support for the education of students (74%) and controlling costs (73%)
- 93% of survey participants strongly agree or agree that teachers care about students
- Strong staff at all levels
- Supportive community
- Excellent facilities
- Good class sizes
- Strong fund balance (about 18%)
- Steady enrollment growth per year
- I Pad Initiatives
- Elementary School is a Reward School and is in the top 15% of Title 1 Schools based on the MMR test
- Graduation rate is above 92%
- Strong extracurricular programs in athletics and fine arts, clubs – 85% of high school students participate in at least 1 activity
- Strong academic offerings and curriculum at all levels
- College in the Schools Honors Program – in top 10 of the state for number of CIS credits earned
- Excellent music programs in all schools
- Vocational certifications and tech prep college credits
- High School received Excellence in Education Award
- Strong Pre-K and community education program
- Response to Intervention (Rti) to help students in need
- Strong support services at all grade levels
- Instructional Coaches and Professional Learning Communities
Communities Served: Watertown – Mayer is located approximately 30 miles west of downtown Minneapolis, MN, and includes portions of Carver, Hennepin, and Wright counties.
Student Population: 1,700
District Operating Budget: $17 million
District Schools:
- Watertown-Mayer Community Learning Center – Pre-K
- Watertown-Mayer Elementary School – K-4
- Watertown-Mayer Middle School – 5-8
- Watertown-Mayer High School l- 9-12
Union Affiliation – Education Minnesota
Teachers’ Contract Status: Settled 2019-2021
Search Calendar:
- Application Deadline: July 8
- Selected candidates taken to the Board on July 13
- First round interviews on July 20
- Second round interviews on July 22
- Position Begins: August 1 or ASAP after August 1
Compensation Package Offered: Regionally Competitive
District Website: www.wm.k12.mn.us
APPLICATION PROCESS REQUIREMENTS:
Apply through the website www.schoolexecconnect.com if you are interested in this position.
You will be asked to complete the online application and present a cover letter, resume, copies of graduate transcripts, at least four reference letters, and proof of certification to support your candidacy.