Superintendent

Stilwell, OK
United States

The Zion School District is seeking an experienced and outstanding leader to serve as our Superintendent. The successful candidate must hold a current superintendent's license. The successful candidate will also have the following personal and professional qualities:
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• High degree of integrity/honesty with strong core values; culturally competent; respectful of all groups.
• Puts KIDS first; is committed to serving all kids.
• Is personable/approachable while keeping an open mind; good sense of humor.
• Highly visible in our community and school.
• Understands Oklahoma school finance, demonstrates sound fiscal management and strong budgeting skills; well organized.
• Background in teaching and building administration, preferably in small rural areas similar to Adair County; instructional leader with strong academic credentials.
• Proven ability to make tough decisions when necessary and effectively communicate the reasons (transparency).
• Ability to build and sustain strong, effective family/community/business partnerships that positively impact student success.
• Works well with others; strong collaborator that inspires and empowers students, staff, parents and community members as well as strong collaborative skills and ability to establish working relationships with external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of proactively using innovation to implement a bold vision for education.

The district employs 50 employees, both certified and non-certified. Zion School serves 300 students: grades PK-8th.