Announcement of Vacancy

 

Principal for Othello High School

 

Othello School District No. 147

Othello, Washington

 

Board of Directors:

Juan Garza, President

Tony Ashton, Vice President

Stewart Hilmes, Legislative Representative

Rob Simmons, Member

Mike Garza, Member

 

Announcement:

 

The Othello School District is seeking qualified applicants to apply for the position of Othello High School Principal. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

 

Welcome to Othello School District

  

The Vacancy

The Othello High Principal is an administrative officer with responsibility for operations at Othello High School. The District is seeking a person with a clear vision of public education and has the ability to direct and manage budgets, staff and programs. The Principal reports directly to the Superintendent.

 

Contract Provisions

218 day Contract: salary, terms, and conditions as established by the Othello School District. Family medical, dental, and vision plans available.

 

Application Process

Information and application materials may be obtained by calling Lucy Fleishman at 509-488-2659; or

Email   lfleishman@othelloschools.org

 

A completed application will include the following information:

• Letter of application
• Résumé
• Completed district application
• Placement File
• Transcripts (unofficial accepted)

Facsimiles will not be accepted.

 

To be considered, applicants must have all materials on file no later than 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

 

Applications should be addressed and mailed as follows:

 

George Juarez, Superintendent

Othello School District

Othello High School Principal Search

1025 South 1^st Avenue

Othello WA 99344-1463

 

Calendar of Events

• Invitation to Candidates—April 4, 2016
• Application Closing Date—April 26, 2016
• Screening Applications—April 27 and April 28, 2016
• Interviews—May 2-5, 2016
• Announcement and Board Approval—May 9, 2016
• New Principal reports—to be negotiated

Successful Experience Preferred

• As an administrator and teacher at the secondary level 

• Evaluating and supervising programs and staff 

• Encouraging excellence in staff and students 

• Facilitating positive communication, team building, consensus building among staff 

• Administrating an effective student discipline program 

• Developing strategies to address educational reforms/initiatives 

• Administrating special programs (Special Education, Migrant, Bilingual, etc.) 

 

Preparing Our Students to Meet the Challenges of a Diverse and Changing Society 

 

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in educational administration or related field 

• Washington State Principal certification 

• Prior successful teaching experience 

• Demonstrated leadership and managing qualities 

• In District residency preferred

 

Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employment

 

Othello School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs, activities and employment; and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following employee had been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination for Title IX, Section 504/ADA, Compliance of 28A.640 & 28A.642 RCW:

 

Assistant Superintendent/Compliance Officer

1025 South 1^st Avenue

Othello WA  99344

 

About Othello School District and the Community

 

The city of Othello (city limits population approximately 7,500/countryside approximately 6,000) is located in the heart of the Columbia Basin agricultural region of Eastern Washington and enjoys an annual average of 280 days of sunshine. The climate is essential to the primary occupations of agriculture (with more than 67 different irrigated crops) and related businesses and industries. Major employers in town include two large potato processing plants. Headquarters and service shops for the East Columbia Basin Irrigation District are located in Othello.

 

The region provides an abundance of recreational opportunities including the Columbia Basin Wildlife Refuge, the Potholes State Park, and Scootney Springs Reservoir, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, and nature activities are easily accessible to local residents. Othello features parks and public facilities that include a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a golf course. Medical facilities are excellent with two well-equipped clinics and a hospital honored as one of the best 100 small hospitals in the country.

 

Othello School District covers a geographic area of approximately 290 square miles located primarily in Adams County and portions of Franklin and Grant Counties. The district serves more than 4,200 students at seven campuses. We employ a superintendent, 2 assistant superintendents, 7 building principals, 5 assistant principals, and approximately 425 certificated and classified staff. The annual operating budget is approximately $44 million, of which approximately $6.5 million is federal and state funds.

 

The community has been supportive of the school district’s maintenance and operations levies and funded a $28.6 million bond to modernize and construct facilities. The district incorporates cutting edge programs and works in alliance with consultants to facilitate education for its diverse student population. Community members, staff, students, and the board are proud of their schools and continue to support quality academic and co-curricular programs and activities. This pride is reflected in the numerous volunteers who work with our students and staff. For a rural lifestyle, friendly community, and growth opportunities, Othello is a premier location to live and work.