NOTE: This is a .75 – 1.0 FTE Superintendent position.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:
The Cook County Schools’ main office is in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 417 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.
School District Website: https://www.cookcountyschools.org/
City Website: https://www.ci.grand-marais.mn.us/
LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Cook County ISD 166 School Board seeks a superintendent who:
- Effectively mediates and accommodates different perspectives; values teamwork
- Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
- Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community
- Has knowledge of and experience with special ed needs and/or a diverse student body
- Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required.
SALARY/CONTRACT: As the District transitions from a part-time superintendent model to a position of increased F.T.E., the Board will negotiate a competitive compensation package with the successful candidate commensurate with their experience and qualifications.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 3, 2021
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at https://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 May 3, 2021, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Cook County 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.