The Alexandria Public Schools’ main office is in Alexandria, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 4,213 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.
The new superintendent should be a person who:
- is a progressive leader with high integrity and has an awareness of current educational trends;
- is a visible leader who promotes business and community partnerships in the schools;
- has excellent communication and listening skills, is personable, transparent, and approachable, and forms productive relationships with the School Board, staff, students, parents, community members, and the current leadership team;
- has experience building a culture of academic excellence and possesses a flexible, creative and innovative approach to problem-solving;
- can develop a spirit of cooperation with the area private schools, neighboring school districts, and local government bodies; has three to five years of successful district-level administrative experience and knowledge of sound fiscal management procedures.
SALARY/BENEFITS:
A competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $165,000-$185,000, will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in the Minnesota statute.
TO APPLY:
MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at www.applitrack.com/msba/onlineapp. 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, 2020, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Alexandria 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).
CONTACT INFO:
Gary Lee, MSBA Deputy Executive Director
1900 West Jefferson Avenue, St. Peter, MN 56082
Gary Lee: 507-779-8117 or Barb Dorn: 800-324-4459, ext. 121
Gary Lee: [email protected] or Barb Dorn: [email protected]