Superintendent
Hillsboro School District 1J, Hillsboro, Oregon
The Hillsboro School District 1J, Hillsboro, Oregon, School Board, 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 School Board in identifying and screening the candidates.
Enrollment: 19,000 students
Location: 20 miles west of Portland
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. The Hillsboro School District 1J, Board of Directors is seeking a superintendent with the following qualities and characteristics who:
Is a leader with demonstrated integrity with a history of bringing people together, building morale, and building trust
Is dedicated to equity with a track record of leadership, understanding and living equity.
Has effective and broad communication skills with all audiences – students, certified staff, classified staff, administrative staff, parents, and community; is clear and precise; and keeps all members of the school board informed
Is an instructional leader who is student outcome oriented with a track record of making a difference in student achievement and striving for excellence
Has a track record of valuing every employee no matter their role or level within the district and has demonstrated in building trust
Is visible, accessible, and approachable in the community and district while building strong relationships; and being a leader and collaborator with community partners
Is a creative problem solver, collaborator and who deals with conflict in a way that builds trust
Has strong professional judgment who is able, in a firm and fair manner, to make difficult decisions without being drawn into conflict
Has a track record of servant leadership
Has a strong record of responsible fiscal stewardship
Is passionate about the Hillsboro School District
Required and Desired Items:
Required:
Have or be able to obtain Oregon Superintendent License
5 years of district level leadership with broad leadership experiences
Desired:
Bilingual in Spanish
Classroom teaching experience
Salary Range: Compensation dependent upon negotiations and experience. (Current total compensation-$340,722 – including salary of $260,433.)
Search Timeline:
Closing date for applications: February 27, 2023 (11:30 p.m. central time)
School Board selects finalists to interview: March 21, 2023
Semi-Finalists Interviews with the School Board (online): Week of April 3, 2023
Finalists Interviews with the School Board (in-person): Week of April 10, 2023
Selection of new Superintendent: Week of April 17, 2023
Start date: July 1, 2023
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
11725 Arbor St., Suite 220
Omaha, NE 68144
888-375-4814
Email: apps@macnjake.com
School Website: http://www.hsd.k12.or.us
Consultants:
Dr. Douglas Nelson d_nelson@macnjake.com
Dr. Steve Lowder s_lowder@macnjake.com
Dr. Gus Balderas g_balderas@macnjake.com
Ms. Maureen Wolf m_wolf@macnjake.com
Hillsboro School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability and, when needed, will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.