Closing Date:

March 29, 2013

Start Date:

July 1, 2013

Application Requirements

• Letter of Interest

• Completed Application Form

• Current Resume

• Copy of Oregon Superintendent License or eligibility to obtain one

• Statement of Educational Philosophy (1 page)

• Completed Mentors Worksheet

• Letters of Recommendation

(3-5 preferred)

• Other information demonstrating success in education

For additional information and application materials

please contact:

Greg McKenzie

Search Consultant

Window to Leadership, LLC

1470 Rosemont Road

West Linn, Oregon 97068

Ph: 503-752-2438

Em: gregmckenzie@att.net

R IVERDALE SCHOOL D I STR ICT

SUPERINTENDENT VACANCY

The Riverdale School District is seeking an education leader to serve as Superintendent starting July 1, 2013 or as soon thereafter as practical. The successful candidate must have a collaborative working style, a passion and commitment to the academic success of all students, and communication skills necessary to motivate and build support for the district's mission.

AB O U T T H E CO M M U N I TY The Riverdale School District is situated in a residential wooded area seven miles south of downtown Portland, Oregon and adjacent to the city of Lake Oswego. The District serves over 600 families. The grade school is the only public facility in the neighborhood and is a focal point for community activity. Lewis and Clark College is located within the District boundaries. The Portland metropolitan area, with a population of 1.2 million, is the cultural and economic center for Oregon. Residents enjoy the benefits of a major urban area, while living within a short drive of

• Approx. 600 students

• Schools:

◊ Riverdale Grade School

◊ Riverdale High School

The Riverdale Community has valued excellence in education for more than 125 years. The community prides itself on its independent status and voted to retain this independence with the passage of a bond in March 1996 to build a high school. The Riverdale student body is comprised of resident students and non-resident students who attend on a tuition or transfer basis. Twenty-five percent of Riverdale Grade School students come from outside of the District and over half of Riverdale High School’s student body comes from outside of the district.

Riverdale’s small school environment allows its committed teachers to get to know each student well. Riverdale offers the best aspects of independent schooling in a public school setting.

For more information about the District, please visit

http://www.riverdaleschool.com

AB O U T T H E D I S T R I C T

“Teaching students to be thoughtful in their education, about each other, and for their community.”

both the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

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• Stabilize and sustain funding and programs

• Reduce administration turnover

• Improve communication among all groups

• Better align curriculum across grades K to 12

• Unify connection between grade school and high school

• Increase and focus teacher professional development

• Increase community engagement

W H AT ’ S N E X T ?

O U R S C H O O L S Riverdale schools focus first and foremost on the relationship between teacher and student, and the academic disciplines that bring them together. Riverdale provides an exceptional, academically rigorous and comprehensive program. Riverdale is fortunate to have a parent body that are involved and care deeply about education.

Riverdale Grade School

Riverdale Grade School offers a program for students in preschool through grade eight. Its engaged faculty, experiential learning, integrated arts and friendly students create an exciting energetic place where students are challenged intellectually and welcomed for who they are. The faculty includes specialists in music, second languages, physical education, library/media, art and special education student services. Students enjoy a diverse selection of enrichment programs. Beginning in fourth grade, students participate in a series of off-campus experiences, ranging from living-history overnighters, to weeklong geological studies at the foot of an active volcano, to the capstone Field Study -- four plays in four days at the Ashland Shakespeare Festival. Taken in addition to our regular schedule of field trips at all ages, the Field Studies program is an integral part of exposing children to the broader context.

Riverdale High School

Riverdale High School, which opened in September 1996, has grown to a student body in the mid-200’s, while maintaining a low student-teacher ratio to maximize individual attention. Riverdale has a 100% graduation rate with 96% of its students admitted to college. Over half of Riverdale High School’s student body comes from outside of the district. Riverdale High School offers a challenging college preparatory curriculum with an intimate and collaborative approach focused on individualized education. At Riverdale intellectual inquiry is active, learning is interactive, the disciplines are interrelated, and analysis and creativity thrive simultaneously. Honors program, electives and enrichment opportunities offer students growth. The commitment to civics-rich curricula and requirement that students complete 90 hours of service during their high school years, gives them the confidence to face the rest of their future knowing what needs to be done in the world and how they might contribute.

Riverdale develops inquisitive, imaginative, and eager learners. Our students demonstrate academic mastery through exhibitions to become effective

communicators and responsible leaders.

O U R M I S S I O N

• Strong sense of community among staff, students, parents & community

• Focus on whole child philosophy and critical thinking skills

• Personalized experiential learning environment

• High quality and dedicated teachers, staff and administration

• Small class sizes

• High academic standards

• Committed to success for all students

• Strong arts, music and athletic programs

• Up to date facilities and technology

• Involved with our supportive community and foundation

• Teachers and administrators visible is school and at activities

• Committed to a quality, comprehensive education program (pre-K to 12)

W H O A R E W E ?

Students learn to use their minds well, engage creatively and act compassionately.

O U R V I S I O N

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• Good communicator and listener

• High degree of integrity

• Empowering leader

• Background in teaching

• Committed to serving all kids

• Empowering leadership style

• Experience in budgeting

• Approachable

• Smart

• Articulate and writes well

• Confident

• Financially savvy

• Visionary

• Open-minded

• Puts kids first

• Visible in schools and community

• Creative thinker

• Trusting and trustworthy

• Values all staff for their contributions

• Community builder

• Sense of humor

• Wants to be at Riverdale

• Understands both public and private school environments

• Builds on already successful programs & initiatives

D E S I R E D C A N D I D AT E P R O F I L E

QU AL I T I E S AN D QU AL I F I C AT I O N S

S U P E R I N T E N D E N T S E A R C H C A L E N D A R

Riverdale School District is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

March 1.................................................... Vacancy Posted

March 29.................................................. Applications Closed

April 3–6 .................................................. Review Applications

April 17–19 .............................................. Initial Interviews

May 1–2 ................................................... Second Interviews

July 1 ....................................................... Begin Employment

• Possesses a current Oregon administrative license with a superintendent’s endorsement or eligible for a transitional license

• Masters or doctorate degree in education, preferably education administration

• Successful teaching experience at elementary or secondary school level

• Service as a school superintendent or district-level administration experience

A D M I N I S T R AT I O N / E D U C AT I O N E X P E R I E N C E