ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:
The Montevideo Public Schools’ main office is in Montevideo, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 1,371 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.
School District Website: https://www.montevideoschools.org
City Website: https://www.montevideomn.org
LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Montevideo Public Schools School Board seeks a superintendent who:
- Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
- Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
- Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community
- Promotes business and community involvement in schools
- Has experience in school finance
Previous superintendent experience is preferred, but not required.
SALARY/CONTRACT: The current superintendent’s base salary for the 2020-2021 school year is $145,826. The final salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 3, 2021
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 February 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 “Montevideo Public 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: Barb Dorn, MSBA Executive Search Team ([email protected]; 800-324-4459, ext. 121 (MN only) or 507-508-5501) or Lee Warne, MSBA Executive Search Team ([email protected]; or 507-828-2468).
The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.