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S U P E R I N T E N D E N TS n o h o m i s h S c h o o l D i s t r i c tS n o h o m i s h , W a s h i n g t o n

Our FoundationLeadership in the Snohomish School District is grounded in the following premises:• Our focus is on building relationships.• Meaningful relationships grow out of conversations in which we commit

to listening deeply.• Listening means being open to and curious about the viewpoints of others.• Sound decisions can only be made after engaging with those who are

impacted by them.• Our job is to serve the learning and growth of the whole organization and

to nurture the growth of the individuals in our community.• Schools must serve as places where democratic values are realized in

our community.

Our Challenges and OpportunitiesSnohomish School District is committed to cultivating authentic, creative relationships with the participants in our school communities. In a time of changing technology, state funding, testing, academic standards, and staff evaluation, it is more important than ever to engage our communities around questions on what we most value and to support those priorities. We must continue to:• Develop recruitment, orientation and retention strategies that bring the

finest teachers to Snohomish.• Enhance a districtwide teacher leadership program to anchor learning

improvement efforts.• Expand and enrich technology resources to support meaningful learning.• Develop holistic approaches to assessment.• Build a Culture of Achievement in all schools and programs.

Leadership Abilities, Knowledge and SkillsA successful candidate demonstrates:• An ability to be personally thoughtful and reflective.• A desire to reach out to and engage with individuals and community groups

in a variety of forums.• A commitment to maintaining a trusting relationship between the School

Board and District administration.• An ability to foster honest, open and supportive relationships with employee

groups.• Skill in developing priorities and planning the District budget.• An ability to facilitate collaboration and conversations that articulate values,

clarify purpose and sustain action.• Positive and confidential interactions with students, staff, business and

community leaders.• An understanding of the relationship between service and leadership at all

levels of the District.• An understanding of how diversity within schools, departments and programs

contributes to the sustainability and growth of the District as a whole.• An understanding of how to challenge, motivate and support members of the

District’s administrative team.• Sensitivity in dealing with individuals of diverse socio-economic backgrounds,

cognitive and physical abilities, and diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds.

About the PositionThe Board of Directors of Snohomish School District seeks highly qualified applicants for the position of superintendent. This position is open until filled. To receive full consideration, please apply by February 29, 2016.

The Board• Jay Hagen, President• Leah Hughes-Anderson, Vice Pres.• Josh Seek• David Johnston• Shaunna Ballas

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SNOHOMISH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Why SnohomishAbout Our District

The Snohomish School District, which is the 19th largest district in Washington state, serves approximately 10,000 students in grades K through 12. Our geographic area encompasses 165 square miles and more than 30,000 residents.

The Snohomish School District consists of three high schools, two middle schools, 10 elementary schools, a preschool program, an alternative learning program, a cooperative program for home-school families and a world-class aquatic facility. We are a District committed to exploring and applying ways to assure that each student is successful. We involve parents and employees in decisions and gather community input.

The Snohomish School District has an outstanding staff of full and part-time employees. This includes about 575 certificated staff and about 460 classified staff. Our teachers have an average of 15 years’ experience, and 67% have at least a Master’s degree. For more information, visit www.sno.wednet.edu.

About Our Community

Snohomish is situated in the heart of the Puget Sound region of Washington state – one of the most beautiful and livable areas of the state. We are ideally situated between the beautiful Cascade Mountains to the east and the Puget Sound to the west. Snohomish offers the balanced lifestyle of a family-oriented small town with easy access to the urban amenities of the west coast.

CompensationThe Board will negotiate a multiyear contract with a salary commensurate with school districts of similar size in Washington.

More InformationSnohomish School District

For additional information about the Snohomish School District, visit the District’s website at www.sno.wednet.edu. See the Superintendent Search section in the left-hand navigation of the website.

Northwest Leadership Associates

The Northwest Leadership Associates team serving the District is comprised of Wayne Robertson, Jim Howard and Dennis Ray. Information is available at www.superintendentsearch.com.

Application Procedures and TimelineFor full consideration, please submit the following material by February 29, 2016. However, the Board retains the right to keep the position open until filled.• A formal letter of application• A completed application form available from Dr. Wayne Robertson

(contact information below)• A current résumé• Three to five letters of recommendation• A written statement explaining how you plan to address the leadership

opportunities and challenges noted in this vacancy announcement

Send all application materials to:

Wayne Robertson, Northwest Leadership Associates PO Box 3656, Arlington, WA 98223 wanzworld@hotmail.com / 425-238-5358