ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:
The Ortonville School District’s main office is in Ortonville, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 480 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.
School District Website: https://www.ortonville.k12.mn.us/
City Website: https://mnortonville.com/
LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Ortonville School Board seeks a superintendent who:
- Works cooperatively with the school board and provides options and recommendations for consideration
- Has a thorough knowledge of and successful experience in school finance
- Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner in dealings with the school board, staff, and community
- Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
- Has the ability to direct and develop an effective leadership team, and delegate authority while maintaining accountability
- Has a thorough knowledge of and successful experience in school district management and educational leadership
SALARY/CONTRACT: The current superintendent’s base salary for the 2021-2022 school year is $120,360. The final salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 8, 2022
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 8, 2022, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Ortonville 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: Gary Lee, MSBA Executive Search Team, [email protected] or 507-779-8117.
The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.