Invites Qualified Applicants for Superintendent
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Invites Qualified Applicants for Superintendent
Southwest Technical Education District Antelope Union High School Invites Qualified Applicants for Superintendent The STEDY Joint Technical Education District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District Profile The Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (STEDY), a Joint Technical Education District (JTED), was approved by a vote of local citizens in 2014 pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes 15-392. The District began organized operations in January of 2015 with governance by a local five member Governing Board. Administrative duties are being coordinated by the Yuma County School Superintendent on an interim basis and until a Superintendent is hired by the Board. The Governing Board and the community is enthusiastic about the opportunities STEDY presents students in the District. The formation of this JTED is a major step toward providing students superior opportunities to prepare for careers and higher education in fields related to career and technical education. The District currently has authority to work with three wellestablished educational institutions in the area. Members of the JTED are Arizona Western College, Yuma Union High School District, and Antelope Union High School District. Arizona Western College is a public community college that offers classes throughout the southwest region of Arizona. Founded in 1963, the College serves a student population of over 8,000 who have the opportunity to study in a wide range of academic and career fields. The mission of the College is: Arizona Western College offers educational, career, and lifelong learning opportunities through innovative partnerships which enhance the lives of people in Yuma and La Paz counties. Arizona Western Community College Arizona Western Community College Yuma Union High School District serves a student population of over 10,000 students who have primarily completed their elementary school years in Crane ESD, Gadsden ESD, Somerton ESD, and Yuma ESD. The District is comprised of six high schools. District course offerings include career and technical education programs for students in grades 10 through 12 that are designed to address the knowledge, skills and behaviors all students need to live, plan, and work successfully in today’s society. Yuma Union High School District’s Mission is: We are committed to the educational excellence of our students by empowering them with the means for success and by challenging them to become productive members of society. Yuma Union High School Antelope Union High School serves approximately 300 students from Wellton, Arizona and the surrounding area. The District has a long tradition of excellence and enjoys strong parent and community support. The District is committed to the success of its students. Curriculum offerings include a full range of academic programs including career education programs and dual enrollment classes with Arizona Western College. Antelope Union High School’s District’s Mission is: To provide a quality education that ensures all students meet the expected standards and graduate with the knowledge and skills to succeed in life. Collaboration between STEDY, the College, and the two high school districts will enhance and strengthen career and technical education programs to better meet the needs of students. This collaboration will ensure that students will experience an effective transition from high school CTE programs to advanced, post-high school CTE along with other higher education opportunities, and careers. Cibola High School Salary and Contract Terms Compensation for this position will range from $90,000 to $110,000. The successful candidate’s specific compensation will be determined during contract negotiations and be based on professional preparation and experience. The District offers a competitive benefits package. San Luis High School The Yuma Community The Yuma community is located in southwest Arizona and has a metropolitan statistical area population estimated, by the United States Census Bureau, at over 200,000. The City of Yuma, alone, has a population that exceeds 93,000. This geographic region of the state has a rich tradition dating back to the first Native Americans who thrived along what is known now as the Colorado River. The river runs along the west side of the City and serves as the geographic boundary between Arizona and California. Gila Ridge High School: Yuma UHSD Europeans first arrived in the region in 1540 and Yuma was initially recognized on maps of New Spain in 1774. Early development was enhanced because Spanish explorers found that there was a natural river crossing that allowed convenient passage from one side of the river to the other. This geographic feature became known as the Yuma Crossing which has served as a primary passage point across the river to this day. With its roots firmly established adjacent to the river, the Yuma community has a growing multicultural population that embraces a rich heritage. Community members along with visitors enjoy the region’s world-class golf courses and recreation opportunities such as hiking and mountain biking, as well as boating and fishing on the Colorado River. Tours of the Marine Corps Air Station and the Yuma Proving Ground are two favorite activities of visitors. The Yuma community is known for its agriculture. Scenic drives throughout the community will take a person through citrus orchards, peanut farms, cattle ranches, produce farms, cotton fields and date orchards. The 665,400-acre Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1939, is located 40 miles north of the City of Yuma. The Refuge consists of both desert and mountain topography which serve as home to bighorn sheep, desert tortoise, desert kit fox, and a number of indigenous bird species. Also found in the Yuma community are the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge and the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. For additional information regarding the City of Yuma and Yuma County please access the web-site at www.yumachamber.org. Superintendent Profile The Governing Board of the Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma is seeking its first Superintendent. The Board recognizes the challenges that face the District as it begins to carve its place in the Yuma community. The Board seeks a person who is prepared to meet these challenges resulting in the establishment of an educational organization that offers relevant and quality programs to the students it serves. The Board will evaluate applicants based on the following: Current Arizona Superintendent Certificate (preferred) Experience in Career and Technical Education (preferred) Knowledge of the operations of a Joint Technical Education District Public school experience (preferred) Past experience in a leadership role The Board seeks a person of strong personal and professional character displaying the following characteristics: Unquestionable integrity and honesty Able to establish a strong working relationship with the Community College and districts within the JTED organization Collaborative leadership Outstanding verbal and written skills High energy with enthusiasm for establishing a high quality program Ready to immerse themselves in the community and become an ambassador for the District locally and at the state level Establish partnerships with other organizations Antelope Union High School STEDY GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS ROGER NELSON 2018 NICOLLE B. GRIFFIN 2018 NOE DUARTE 2018 JOHN KOURY 2018 TOM KILEY 2018 Search Timeline Announcement of Vacancy: March 25, 2015 at 5:00 pm Deadline for Applications: April 20, 2015 at 12:00 noon (AZ Time) Applicants Screening: April 27, 2015 Interviews Conducted & Forum: May 5, 2015 Announcement of New Appointment: To Be Determined New Superintendent Assumes Duties: July 1, 2015 (or as mutually agreed) Application Process and Procedure The Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma has engaged the services of the Arizona School Boards Association to direct a search for qualified candidates. Each finalist chosen will visit the district at his/her expense to be interviewed by the Governing Board. Governing Board members may visit the communities of selected candidates as part of the final selection process. To receive consideration, an applicant's file must be completed by April 20, 2015 (12:00 noon Arizona Time) and must contain: A completed application (available at http://www.azsba.org/jobs/executive-search/) Letter of application (one page) Three recent letters of recommendation A current professional resumé Transcripts and credentials verification materials (requested by applicant) from colleges or universities A copy of (or written evidence of eligibility to receive) current Arizona superintendent certification Required signature pages (Stated Requirements and Consent to Conduct Background Investigation). Out-of-state applicants and others without proof of certification are responsible for contacting: Teacher Certification, Arizona Department of Education, 1535 W. Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, 602-542-4367, www.ade.az.gov to determine eligibility for Arizona Superintendent’s certificate. Applicants should not contact the Board Members or District officials directly. All inquiries and requests shall be addressed to: Arizona School Boards Association 2100 North Central Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-254-1100 | 800-238-4701 | Fax: 602-254-1177 [email protected] | www.azsba.org All applications will be acknowledged and all materials will be accorded confidential treatment. This is to advise you, however, that the Access to Public Records Law and associated case law in the State of Arizona requires the disclosure of applicant names and information at a point in the selection process as determined by the local Governing Board. We will attempt to notify all applicants as to any release of such information. All final decisions concerning the selection and evaluation of the candidates will be made by the Governing Board.