presents an invitation to apply for the position ofSUPERINTENDENT

Dayton School District Dayton, OR

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Dayton School District Boardof Directors is seeking asuperintendent to replace outgoingSuperintendent Janelle Beers, after13 successful yearsin the position.

This is an excellent leadershipopportunity for the right candidate.The board of directors is seekingan educational leader who cansupport the work of teachers,embrace the culture of the districtand the community, and sustain theeducational and businesspartnerships which have beendeveloped.

Michael LasherNorthwest Leadership Associates

A District with Heart....Developing Mindsembodies Dayton's philosophy of caring for students' needs while valuing

scholastic standards. Everyday, teachers, administrators, and supportstaff strive to do their part to nurture and educate every student.

 ABOUT THE DISTRICTThe Dayton School District serves nearly 1000 students. There are threeschools, K-5 elementary, 6-8 Jr. High, 9-12 H.S., on two campuses withinwalking distance of one another. Dayton enjoys a diverse studentpopulation with Hispanics as the second largest ethnic group at 33%.

The District is in a strong financial position with a 10% ending fundbalance, steady ADM growth, and previous support by the community incapital bond levies. Maintenance and repairs have been accomplishedthrough judicious spending and QZAB funds. Dayton School District alsoenjoys the support of the Dayton Education Foundation.

The district is deeply immersed in the "Innovate Dayton" project. Thedistrict is familiar and comfortable with change and has embraced theconcept of having a "growth mindset". Strong evidence of Dayton'ssuccess is the number of staff and teachers whose children attend Daytonschools, their 1:1 technology program, and their involvement in regionalinitiatives such as: "Willamette Promise", the regional achievementcollaborative, and the regional STEM Hub. Dayton pride is demonstratedby students, staff, and community alike.

Visit the district website at: https://daytonk12.org/

ABOUT THE COMMUNITYThe welcoming community of Dayton lies in the beautiful WillametteValley in Yamhill County, midway between McMinnville and Newberg, andless than 30 minutes from Salem. Dayton is ideally located approximately

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Reba Stoller - Chair

Teresa Shelburne - Vice Chair

Yvonne Craig

Pamela Horst

Debbie Kearns

Francisco Montelongo

Raylinda Price

COMPENSATION

The Board is interested insomeone who is willing to committo the district for a number ofyears. The Board will consider amulti-year contract with salary from$115,000 to $125,000. Salary andbenefits will be commensuratewith other similar-sized districts,and will be based on thecandidate's experience andabilities.

a one hour drive from Portland, the scenic Oregon coast, and MountHood. The community of about 2,500 has experienced an excitingrevitalization of this charming town, to include restoration of somedowntown Dayton's historic properties, installation of gigabit Internet fiber,and strong partnerships between citizens, the City of Dayton, businesses,and the schools.

LINKS TO ADDITIONALINFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA

http://www.ci.dayton.or.us/http://www.daytonoregon.org/

http://www.innovatedayton.org/http://www.travelyamhill.com/

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIESThe Board has identified the following leadership challenges andopportunities for the position:

Elevating instructional practice with a focus on continuedimprovement of math scores.Understand and continue to move forward with the InnovateDayton initiative.Operational issues such as aging infrastructure, the retention andrecruitment of qualified staff, and preserving the financial strengthof the district.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSThe Board seeks candidates with desired skills and qualifications:

An ability to relate to a small community and appreciate theuniqueness of Dayton.Ability to keep abreast of state and federal mandates.Approachable to all groups. Ability to engage with grace andrespect while helping everyone feel they matter.Good communication with solid listening skills.Open-minded, well-balanced personality.Professional approach to problem solving that is fair-minded andunderstands the diversity of the community.Have the integrity to make tough calls that place children first.Embraces a culture of innovation and teacher empowerment thatdevelops leaders within our schools.Ability to continue educational and business partnerships.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applications are due February 22, 2017; however,the district retains the option of accepting applicationsuntil the position is filled.

Those interested in pursuing this position are urged to contact NorthwestLeadership Associates through Michael Lasher at 541-969-6024 or atlasherleadership@gmail.com .

A completed application packet should include:

 

A completed application form available from Northwest LeadershipAssociates (contact information above).A letter of interest in the position.A statement explaining how the candidate's experience and trainingprepares him/her to address the challenges and opportunities outlined inthis posting (maximum of one page each).A resume including information about potential references.Four letters of recommendation.

SEND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:Michael LasherNorthwest Leadership Associates24 N.W. Mountainview Dr.Roseburg, OR 97471

Northwest Leadership Associates, dennisray@mac.com,dennisray@superintendentsearch.com, Liberty Lake, WA 99019

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