What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent for the Placer Union High School District... position at Placer County Office of Education?
Requirements / Qualifications
Full-Time Position
It is the applicant's responsibility to have a complete application packet submitted by the April 14, 2025 (12:00PM) deadline.
INTERVIEW DATES: In person interviews only
- Monday, April 28, 2025
- Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025
START DATE: July 1, 2025
QUALIFICATIONS:
A credential authorizing services as a California School Administrator is preferred.
Minimum of five years of supervisory, administrative or comparable experience is required.
A strong background in all phases of secondary education is preferred.
A Master's or advanced degree is required. A Doctoral degree is preferred.
Must provide proof of CA Class C driver's license.
Incomplete application packets will be excluded from the screening process.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three signed/dated professional letters required)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The Board will screen using the pre-described criteria during the screening, interviewing and final decision making process. The Board will select and interview the top candidates. A Superintendent Selection Advisory Committee will interview the candidates and report to the Board the strengths and weaknesses of each finalist. The Board will then interview all candidates and make a selection. The Board will take every measure possible to maintain confidentiality during this selection process. Any candidate who contacts a board member will be disqualified. Travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The following criteria represent standards to be used in the valuation of candidates and in the selection of the Superintendent.
Personal Skills:
Highest moral, professional and ethical behavior.
Inclusive decision making skills that involve all stakeholders that motivates and supports a working environment where employees are comfortable to take risks.
Strong leader with both effective listening abilities and confident public speaking skills.
Efficient, with excellent organization, time management and follow-through skills.
Ability to assess situations and act with professionalism and common sense.
Professional Skills:
Ability to develop and implement a vision/direction for the District.
Ability to promote academic standards and possessing a track record of producing measurable student achievement gains.
Knowledge of characteristics of effective schools.
Experience in managing district funds and knowledge of Special Education Programs and technology.
Please note: This application process is through the Placer County Office of Education on behalf of the employer, the Placer Union High School District.
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Comments and Other Information
The County Board and County Superintendent are committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. County Office programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquires/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Colleen Slattery at 1400 W Stanford Ranch Road Rocklin, CA 95765 (530) 889-5952 or by email at cslattery@placercoe.org
Placer County Office of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer
