Position Description for Garfield School District Superintendent-Principal Position Garfield, Washington
The Garfield School District, Garfield, Washington School Board, seeks a highly qualified and fully Washington-certified Superintendent to provide Instructional and district leadership in the dual role of Superintendent & Principal. The Board wishes the successful candidate to assume the position's responsibilities on July 1, 2025.
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 Garfield School Board in identifying and screening the candidates.
Enrollment: 120
Location: 65 miles SE of Spokane
The Qualifications
The candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities essential for excellence in educational and district leadership. The board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one of the most important decisions it will make. The board has identified the following desired characteristics:
● Works closely and effectively with the Board
● An experienced leader with a strong sense of compassion -preferred
● A leader who will maximize the skills and abilities of fellow staff members
● An individual who has built trusted relationships among and between staff and the community
● Someone who has the skills to deal with individuals with different backgrounds and opinions
● A leader with the skill set to work effectively with the Coop District
● One who possesses the “soft skills” to lead staff in continual improvement and meaningful change
● An optimistic, inclusive, collaborative leader who is goal-oriented but trusts staff to work together to get things done using different methodologies and pathways
● An instructional leader who has a strong background in curriculum and instruction and is well-versed in current research
● A leader with superior communication skills who will become the trusted face of the district
● Approachable and open
● A person with strong fiscal skills, who can supervise large construction projects
● A positive vocal advocate for the district, students, and staff locally as well as at the State and National level
● An individual who is willing to put down roots in the community
Salary: $130,000 to $160,000 based on qualifications and experience.
Search Timeline:
● Closing date for applications: February 12, 2025 (11:30 p.m. central time)
● School Board selects finalists to interview: Week of February 24, 2025
● Finalists Interviews with the School Board: Week of March 3, 2025, or March 10, 2025
● Selection of new Superintendent: Week of March 17, 2025
● Start date: July 1, 2025
Please apply online at: www.macnjake.com
