Superintendent Of Schools

Application Process Application Process Continued Vacancy Announcement

For a complete application you must All materials will be accepted and treated
provide the following: confidentially. When an applicant becomes a North Park School District R-1

1. A completed and signed application – finalist, all records will become available for
available at www.npk12.org public inspection with the exception of letters of reference and medical, psychological and Superintendent of Schools
2. A current professional resume sociological data.
3. Transcripts, placement papers and/or credentials requested by you from Applicants should not make direct contact with college or university placement center members of the board or administrative staff.
(photocopies are acceptable)

4. Three recent letters of recommendation North Park School District R-1 is an equal
(dated within the past two years) opportunity educational institution and employer. Applicants considered for all
5. Answers to the following questions, positions without regard to disability, race, citing examples of past experiences. creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national
The response for each question should origin, religion, ancestry, age, martial or be no longer than two typewritten pages. veteran status.

A. Please describe your past experiences or involvement with rural communities.

Timeline
B. What is your experience in developing Opening Date – December 15, 2020 and monitoring a school district budget? North Park School District R-1
C. How would you ensure that all district Application Deadline – January 25, 2021 PO Box 798 policies and procedures are up-to-date
Schedule Interviews –February, 2021 910 4thand enforced? Street

Walden, Colorado 80480
D. In a 5 year plan, describe how you Interviews Conducted – February, 2021 would lead a team of teachers in the www.npk12.org process to successfully implement an Final Candidate Selection - March 10, 2021 accreditation turnaround plan? Our Mission:
Contract Start Date – No later than July 1, The mission of North Park School District R-1 is to E. What is your philosophy and experience 2021 provide education programs of superior quality in a in providing professional development safe environment enabling students to live for staff and what should be its Note: In order to be considered a candidate for this responsibly in a culturally diverse, economically emphasis? position, a completed application must be received in diverse and mobile society. These programs will be

the District Superintendent’s office. Emails or faxes sensitive to local needs and resources, and will
are acceptable. change to effectively meet future needs.

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North Park School District R-1 District Performance Superintendent Qualifications

Community Framework Ratings (FY20)
The board of education has determined the
North Park School District is located in the ? District Performance Rating – Accredited: following qualities to be important to the
Jackson County, Colorado in the North Central Low Participation success of its future superintendent: part of Colorado. ? Academic Achievement – Approaching ? knowledge of Colorado school law and
? Academic Growth – Approaching
A seven (7) Member School Board governs the ? Postsecondary and finance and can develop effective district

District, which represents three (3) Director Workforce Readiness – Exceeds budgets

Districts and four (4) Directors elected at-large ? strong communication and listening skills from the community. ? values involvement in school and
FY20 Current School District community
Financial Information ? ability to maintain current district values

Demographics yet is proactive in moving the district
? District Mill Levy = 23.041 mills forward

FY20 - Student Membership Count (PK-12) ? Funded Pupil Count (Projected 5-year average for FY21 = 160) ? models a collaborative, consistent and fair was a total of 179 students: leadership

? North Park PK-5 Elementary School = 92 ? Per Pupil Funding = $14,795 students ? Total Program Budget after the Negative ? informed in the trends and effective use of

? North Park Junior/Senior School = 87 Factor = $2,547815 instructional technology students ? No Bond or Mill Levy Overrides ? knowledgeable of current trends in

? Due to COVID the Projected Pupil Count ? 1% Sales Tax for Education to be Renewed education, instruction, and curriculum for FY21 = 140. November 2021

? networks productively with other school districts, professional organizations, and
FY20 Pupil Population by Sub-group:

Compensation other educational agencies ? Minority Percentage = 22%
? Total Dropout Rate = 2.4% ? administrative license required

? Free and Reduced Lunch Students = 48% North Park School District R-1 is offering a ? superintendent experience preferred minimum salary of $95,000 , temporary
? Special Needs Students = 15.6% housing if needed, plus benefits to the ? teaching experience preferred pk-12 successful candidate. ? master’s degree required
FY20 Employees and Teachers ? successful supervisor experience
? District-wide there are 41 employees
? 17 Teacher FTEs Licensing District Contact Information :
? Pupil Teacher Ratio = 10.1
Average Teacher Salary = $40,684 Ed VanderTook, ? Information regarding licensing can be
? Teacher turnover rate = 38.89% Interim Superintendent obtained from the Colorado Department of
Education website or by calling, (303) 866- Tele: 970-723-3300
6628. FAX: 970-723-8486

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Superintendent: 1 year (Preferred)

Contract Renewal:

• Likely

Full Time Opportunity:

• Yes

Company's website:

• www.npk12.org

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No