The Wenatchee School District, Wenatchee, Washington, Board of Directors, is seeking a highly qualified Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2023.

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Directors in identifying and screening the candidates.

Enrollment: 6,900

Location: 150 miles east of Seattle

The Qualifications

The candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership. The Board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one of the most important decisions it will make.

• They would like to have the next superintendent have connections to the community. An individual who understands and appreciates the rural lifestyle and outlook.
• An administrator with strong business skills and is fiscally conservative.
• Committed to our strategic plan.
• An instructional leader who knows how to utilize continuous improvement and PLC to build staff skills while increasing student achievement for all students. One who understands and has a history that supports teaching and learning and the core curriculum but is also committed to educating the whole child to be “Future Ready.”
• A leader with integrity, who has a history of bringing people together and building morale.
• Not a person who brings rapid change but builds upon the current foundations, expands, and extends to support the underserved populations.
• A planner who signals where the district is headed.
• A strong inspirational leader who is organized timely, and considerate of our partners.
• A leader with a keen sense of the State’s laws and regulations.
• A superintendent who communicates clearly and precisely. A leader who keeps all members of the Board informed.
• An experienced educator who has demonstrated success with diverse communities.
• An educator who knows how to deal with conflict in a manner that builds trust and brings resolution.
• A leader who has a record of building trust and maintaining superior working relationships with employee associations, staff, students, and our community.
• A charismatic leader who is humble.
• A person with deep background in facilities.
• Willing to make a long-term commitment to the district and community.

Requirements:

• Bilingual and bicultural in Spanish desired.

Salary:

The current salary is $220,233 competitive and negotiable.

Search Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: January 12, 2023 (11:30 p.m. central time)
• Board of Directors selects semi-finalists to interview: January 31, 2023
• Semi-finalists’ interviews with the Board of Directors: Week of February 6, 2023
• Finalists’ interviews with the Board of Directors: Week of February 13, 2023
• Site visits: Week of February 20, 2023
• Selection of new Superintendent: Week of February 27, 2023
• Start date: July 1, 2023