Kansas Association of School Boards - Other Administrative Vacancies

_____ 1. Please tell us how your education and experiences relate to the position of Executive Director of Human Resources and why you are interested in this position.

_____ 2. Describe your leadership style and provide examples.

_____ 3. Tell me about your last experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring an employee. What techniques did you find most effective in finding the right person for the job?

_____ 4. What do you believe are the best ways to may a positive impact on employee retention?

_____ 5. Describe the process you would use to build leadership skills for an administrator who is not effective.

_____ 6. What are the characteristics of an outstanding building principal?

_____ 7. Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation.

_____ 8. Describe for us how you use data in your current position.

_____ 9. How would you handle an issue over an employee's sexual orientation and possible harassment?

_____ 10. How do you build a quality professional learning community at the building and district levels?

_____ 11. Describe ways you contribute to or facilitate collegial support and staff morale.

_____ 12. In your experience, what are keys to ensuring your company is compliant with all laws, regulations and standards?

_____ 13. How would you know if you are communicating effectively?

_____ 14. What are your personal self-care strategies?

_____ 15. What types of support would you value most from the superintendent and other members of the leadership team?

_____ 16. Describe a time when you needed to conduct an investigation. What process did you follow to ensure you appropriately addressed all facets of the situation?

_____ 17. Describe a special project you recently developed and/or administered.

_____ 18. What does empowerment of staff mean to you?

_____ 19. How do you stay current in your field?

_____ 20. Describe a new employee orientation you planned and conducted. How did you successfully foster positive attitudes toward school district objectives?

_____ 21. Tell us about when you made a significant professional mistake, what did you do about it and what did you learn from it?

_____ 22. Why are you interested in being on the 308 TEAM?

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Kiowa County USD 422 Superintendent

Vacancy Type: Superintendent of Schools

Contact
Name Cassie Kirby
Email ckirby@usd422.org
Phone 6207232145

District Website: www.usd422.org

Deadline: 2021-02-01

Lawrence USD 497 Executive Director of Facilities & Operations

Contact Name

Samrie Devin

Contact Email

sdevin@usd497.org

Contact Phone

(785)-330-4669

District Website

https://www.usd497.org/apply

Application Deadline

01/29/2021

Lawrence USD 497 High School Principal

Contact: Samrie Devin

Phone: 785-832-5000 ext. 4669

Website: https://www.usd497.org/apply

Deadline: 2/12/2021 11:59 PM

McPherson USD 418 Director of Finance

McPherson USD 418 has a job opening for Director of Finance effective 7/1/2021.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution, a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field or any satisfactory combination of additional experience and technical training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
Experience in public school financial management or such experience in other similar organizations with a minimum of five (5) years.
Such other requirements as the Board of Education finds necessary including, but not limited to, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure.

Reports to: Superintendent and/or designee

Supervises: District Business Office Staff

JOB GOALS:

Ensure that financial management functions of the school district and the special education cooperative are operated in a legal and efficient manner providing maximum support to the instructional program.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Finance shall be responsible for the financial operation of the district as directed by the Superintendent and/or designee.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

FINANCE

Coordinate and manage the District's fiscal affairs, including budget development, financial planning and reporting, payroll, employee benefits record-keeping, and other financial management programs.
Provide the Board of Education with accurate and timely reports regarding the financial operation of the district.
Serve as Central Office Administrative (COA) team member and participate in district-wide planning, development, and evaluation to support financial initiatives and processes.
Participates with other administrators in the formulation of district policies and plans and advises district administrators and others of the financial, procedural, and related implications of programs and proposed changes in laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
Assist with district-wide planning to align the use of financial resources with the District’s goals and objectives.
Ensure that financial initiatives are aligned with the District’s mission, beliefs, and strategic goals.
Directs, reviews and participates in the analysis of laws, rules, regulations, opinions and decisions that affect the financial activities of the district.
Serve as the Treasurer for the Board of Education
Serve as Chief Financial Officer for the McPherson/Marion County Head Start program.
Supervise the district property and liability insurance programs, the investment of idle funds, and the management of real estate holdings.
Advise and counsel the Superintendent and/or designee concerning matters of finance, associated regulatory issues, and financial reporting requirements; and recommend necessary actions for the most efficient operation of the school system.
Coordinate with the Superintendent and/or designee in preparation of the annual budget, including collection and dissemination of available data for budget development and resource allocation, and communication of budget information to the general public.
Review and monitor financial accounting and reporting activities, including preparation and maintenance of financial reports as directed by the Superintendent and/or designee.
Periodically develop and disseminate forecasts of expenditures versus budgetary allocations.
Coordinate work with auditors and oversee responses to and corrective actions of the independent financial audit findings.
Coordinate work for the annual Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) fiscal audit.
Coordinate the supervision of central office business personnel.
Implement an ongoing process of fraud detection and prevention including annual methods for training employees.
Advise and counsel the Superintendent and/or designee in matters relating to: construction, maintenance, and operation of school facilities; long-range facility maintenance and replacement plan; and, replacement of district equipment and vehicles.

GENERAL

Participate as a member of the Central Office Leadership Team (COA).
Participate as a member of the District Leadership Team (DLT).
Participate as a member of the District Administrative Team (DAT).
Function as an advisor to the Negotiations process representing the human resource administrative functions.
Conduct annual performance evaluations of business office personnel.
Knowledge of:
1. Legal bases, and sources of finances, of Kansas public education.
2. Theory and practice of accounting, business administration, budgeting, auditing, and fiscal management, with emphasis on governmental operations.
3. Kansas state laws, the Kansas Municipal Audit and Accounting Guide, the Kansas Accounting Handbook and other state and federal regulations affecting school district financial affairs.
4. Principles of organization, management, systems analysis, and communications.
5. Concepts and applications of electronic data processing.
Ability to:
1. Analyze present problems, identify potential problems, and develop problem solving solutions.
2. Communicate effectively in writing and orally with persons at various levels of understanding.
3. Analyze financial and statistical data, make appropriate projections, and make or recommend decisions.
4. Maintain the accuracy of records and reports, while meeting regular and special demands for data.
5. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, employees, and the general public. Ability to effectively present information to administrators, top management, and board of education.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra, probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply financial concepts such as compound interest, time value of money, tax rates, and discounts.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, see and hear. The employee must be able to see and read close work, such as typed or handwritten material and have good depth perception. The employee must be able to hear conversation in a noisy environment and to communicate through speech. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move/push items weighing up to fifty pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve (12) months a year with twenty (20) days of vacation plus holidays and other benefits as recognized by the board of education.

For further details, please contact Jason McAfee, Assistant Superintendent with McPherson USD 418.

Pittsburg USD 250 Middle School Principal

Vacancy Type: Middle School Principal

Contact
Name Richard Proffitt
Email Rproffitt@usd250.org
Phone 620-235-3100

District Website: https://pittsburg.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Deadline: 2021-01-22

Salina Public Schools USD 305 Elementary School Principal

Contact Information:

Eryn Wright

Eryn.Wright@usd305.com

785-309-4726

Salina Public Schools

1511 Gypsum Ave

Salina, KS 67401

Application Due by August 31, 2021

Qualifications: Valid Kansas Teaching License with K-12 administrative endorsement
Requirements for Applying:

Three (3) letters of recommendation
Resume
Kansas Teaching License with K-12 administrative endorsement
Prior experience as a building level administrator preferred.

Salina Public Schools is looking for a dynamic administrator for the 2021-2022 school year who is committed to the improvement of student learning and can demonstrate passion and vision to inspire staff and students. Sunset Elementary serves a student population of students in grades PreK-5.

Essential Functions:

Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for the purpose of achieving high academic performance.
Manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems, building maintenance, personnel management, office operations, and emergency procedures for the purpose of ensuring compliance with all laws, board policies and objectives of the Salina Public School.
Supervise the instructional programs of the school for the purpose of ensuring academic achievement for all students and meeting the goals set forth by the Board of Education.
Supervise and implement effective discipline procedures for the purpose of ensuring a safe, orderly environment that creates high morale among staff and students.
Notify immediately appropriate personnel and agencies when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or students appearing to be under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of all children
Supervise assigned personnel ( e.g. hiring, coaching, evaluating and terminating) for the purpose of ensuring student safety and academic success.
Utilizes effective oral and written communication skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community for the purpose of conveying data, policies and procedures, and/or District Objectives.
Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech.

Salary:

Administration Salary Schedule Range: $87,275.57 - $104,302.39 commensurate with education and experience.
Doctoral stipend of $1,500.00.

Salina Public Schools USD 305 Middle School Principal

Contact Information:

Eryn Wright

Eryn.Wright@usd305.com

785-309-4726

Salina Public Schools

1511 Gypsum Ave

Salina, KS 67401

Applications Due by Augusy 31, 2021

Qualifications: Valid Kansas Teaching License with K-12 administrative endorsement
Requirements for Applying:

Three (3) letters of recommendation
Resume
Kansas Teaching License with K-12 administrative endorsement
Prior experience as a building level administrator preferred.

The Salina Public School District is seeking a proven administrator for Lakewood Middle School for the 2021-2022 school year. The administrator will provide effective instructional leadership. The administrator will collaborate with the school staff to develop a dynamic educational program, a clear and shared focus for student success, high standards and expectations for all students, a safe learning environment, and an effective and supportive family and community involvements program. It will be the responsibility of the principal to administer a school program that ensures that all students will acquire the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to lead self-sufficient, well-adjusted, healthy, productive, and socially responsible lives to the best of their individual potential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Directs, supervises, facilitates, and evaluates the instructional, guidance, and other programs of the building; is responsible for educational leadership and student achievement; leads staff in continuous improvement of instruction and program delivery; monitors student performance within the building.
Supervises and evaluates work of personnel assigned to the building; develops appropriate recommendations for staff which may involve staff development, placement, dismissal, or reassignment of personnel in conjunction with the appropriate district human resources guidelines.
Coordinates human relations within the school and between the school and its stakeholders (i.e., students, families, parent groups, community agencies, business community, etc.); ensures and promotes student welfare; exercises good judgment in dealings with students, staff, parents, and public.
Leads the development of program improvement plans at the building level in collaboration with teachers and district staff; coordinates the involvement of curriculum and instruction and staff development in improving instruction and programs; coordinates building involvement in the district's curriculum and program review and implementation cycle.
Directs student placement for optimum student achievement.
Supervises student discipline and the management of students in the lunchroom, in hallways, on school grounds, and in any program held at the school under district sanction; works cooperatively with district administrators in emergency situations.
Supervises the security and care of assigned equipment, buildings, grounds, and other school property.
Coordinates activities of the assigned school with activities of other schools in the district; attends a variety of activities at and for assigned school.
Prepares reports and maintains current records as required; analyzes and utilizes the data to lead program improvement within the building.
Supervises school safety program; coordinates periodic drills for fire, and tornado to ensure compliance with district, state and federal regulations.
Participates at staff meetings and in-service training programs sponsored by district administration; maintains and updates knowledge and skills necessary for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned.
Maintains a high standard of ethics in all professional relationships, actions, and decisions.
Promotes effective curriculum and program communication to flow between the building and the rest of the district.
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

SALARY:
Administration Salary Schedule Range: $95,652.89-$114,314.05 commensurate with education and experience.
Doctoral Stipend $1,500.00.

Glenpool Public Schools Superintendent

Vacancy Type: Glenpool (OK) Public Schools

Contact
Name Stephanie Hyder, Director of Executive Searches
Email stephanieh@ossba.org
Phone 405-528-3571

District Website: www.ossba.org/glenpool

Deadline: 2021-01-22

Oologah-Talala Schools Superintendent

Vacancy Type: Superintendent

Contact
Name Stephanie Hyder, Director of Executive Search Services
Email stephanieh@ossba.org
Phone 405.528.3571

District Website: www.ossba.org/oologah-talala

Deadline: 2021-01-15