Southwest

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Lac qui Parle Valley Schools’ main office is in Madison, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 757 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.lqpv.org/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Lac qui Parle Valley School Board seeks a superintendent who:

• Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community
• Works cooperatively with the School Board; provides options and recommendations
• Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
• Has knowledge of and experience with negotiations and the collective bargaining process
• Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
• Develops and directs an effective leadership team

Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  A competitive compensation package, with a minimum salary of $120,000, will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 23, 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 March 23, 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 “Lac qui Parle Valley 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:  Terry Quist, MSBA Service Provider, at [email protected] or 320-815-8254.

The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.