Susan Castillo
State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Oregon Department of Education
Public Service Building, 255 Capitol Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97310
Phone (503) 378-3569 • Fax (503) 378-5156 • www.ode.state.or.us
RECRUITING FOR . . .
PLEASE POST
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE/MANAGER F
DIRECTOR, OREGON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
$61,908 – 95,052 annually*

$56,823 – $87,264 annually*

Additional 5% adjustment for ASL fluency
*The classification and salary range for this position has not yet been finalized. The salary range will be determined before interviews are scheduled.

The two classifications under consideration are Principal Executive Manager F range $61,908 - $95,052 and Principal Executive Manager E range $56,832 -$87,264. Both classifications are eligible to receive an additional 5% adjust for ASL fluency.

INTRODUCTION
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is seeking outstanding candidates with exceptional qualifications to be considered for the Director of the Oregon School for the Deaf, (OSD) located in Salem, Oregon.

ABOUT THE OREGON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
OSD provides a comprehensive level of service and/or a communication-rich environment. OSD provides 24-hour service, care, and education to approximately 106 hearing-impaired/deaf students (age 6-21, and eligible under IDEA) who are deaf/hard of hearing. OSD offers an equal opportunity for enrolled students to participate and excel. OSD fosters a creative, motivating, barrier-free communication environment that recognizes and honors Deaf Culture, American Sign Language, and Deaf role models. For more information about OSD, go to _www.osd.k12.or.us_ (http://www.osd.k12.or.us/) .

SCOPE OF POSITION
This position provides administrative leadership and is responsible for management of the daily operation for all aspects of the school. The Director sets goals, is responsible for budget preparation and oversight, makes personnel decisions and evaluates program and is an educational leader that supports a comprehensive educational system serving diverse students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. This position is not required to live on the OSD campus.
Major duties include:
· Manage day-to-day operation of OSD.
· Provide leadership and visionary for the creation and support of a comprehensive educational system serving diverse students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.
· Provide leadership to staff and programs which fosters an environment of achievement, visioning, pride, and a sense of community.
· Manage day-to-day operation of OSD.
· Develop annual budget and approves purchases.
· Establishes and promotes a safe learning environment for all students and staff.
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: LEED7016
OPEN: MARCH 26, 2007
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER: Z7010*
CLOSE: MAY 7, 2007
POST CODE: d702

SCOPE OF POSITION (continued)
· Monitor implementation of state and federal education requirements, including state and federal special education rules and laws.
· Collect, analyze, and utilize student and school performance data.
· Serve on the ODE management team for negotiating union contracts.
· Conduct/manage management team meetings to plan and implement school policies/procedures and set goals.
· Advocate for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
· Manage and supervise all major personnel-related issues, review performance appraisals, conduct performance appraisals on designated managers.

REQUIRED DEGREE AND EXPERIENCE
A Master’s degree in Deaf, Educational Administration, or related field AND at least five years of experience in administering programs related to deafness, or any similar combination of education and experience that will yield the desired competencies of the position. All applicants must submit a photocopy of all related transcripts to receive credit. Transcript must include applicant’s name and coursework completed. Requires the ability to obtain Oregon Administrative Licensure within two years of hire.

DESIRED COMPENTENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess the following abilities, competencies, and
experience:
· Experience with schools and residential programs; previous classroom experience with deaf or hard-of-hearing students.
· Experience with K-12 curriculum.
· Knowledge of deaf education.
· Must have the ability to use or willing to learn sign language up to and including the expected level (Level 3) of the Oregon School for the Deaf’s sign language policy.
· Knowledge of relevant laws, policies and procedures.
· Financial management and budgeting experience.
· Experience with strategic planning in all stages from visioning to evaluation.
· Ability to form partnerships and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholder groups.
· Knowledge of and involvement of legislative process.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
· Ability to communicate and collaborate with students, staff, families, agencies and regional programs.
· Knowledge of English Language Learner (ELL) strategies is desirable.
· Models excellent management practices in order to effectively use agency resources and staff to meet agency goals through planning and budgeting, prioritizing, organizing and staffing, monitoring and problem solving in alignment with agency strategic and business plans.
· Ability to anticipate change and respond accordingly, to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and balance competing priorities and demands placed on the agency.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide accurate information while adapting communication to the listener’s level of understanding and communication style.
· Ability to identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the agency and recognize the impact of taking alternative courses of action. Ability to think strategically and manage extremely complex programs and issues. Ability to take multiple perspectives and balance the differing perspectives when making decisions.
· Demonstrated leadership in a philosophy supportive of an education continuum – pre-kindergarten through graduate school. Utilizes and manages technical information to facilitate sound policy decision-making and action.
· Understands and employs sound concepts of Oregon Educational Act for the 21st Century.
· Promotes team-building and internal morale so every employee feels involved and necessary to the fulfillment of the agency mission.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
This position is in Management Service. Salary and relocation expenses are negotiable. In addition to salary, Management Service employees receive:
· An Attractive cafeteria style benefits package including:
· Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
· No-Cost Flexible Spending Medical & Dental Care Accounts.
· Employer paid $5,000 basic life insurance; additional coverage available.
· Long- and short-term disability plans and Accidental death and dismemberment plans.
· Long-term Care Insurance.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Usual work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; however, the Director is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency situations. (A “first-line” on-call system is in place utilizing residential and security staff.) Involves many evening and weekend commitments including meetings, athletic competitions, and school programs, social and other special events.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
· Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) with fully paid employer contributions.
· Option to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options, and/or tax sheltered annuity.

AID LEAVES
· Generous family-friendly leaves including Paid Vacation/Personal Leave, Sick Leave and Paid Holidays.

ABOUT SALEM, OREGON
Salem, the state capital, is Oregon’s second largest city and is located in the center of the Willamette Valley, one of the most fertile and agriculturally productive regions of the United States. Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and 64 miles north of Eugene. Salem serves as the hub of both state government and the surrounding farming communities. The Oregon coast, the Cascade or Coast Mountain ranges, and the high-desert areas of central Oregon are all about a 1-2 hour drive from Salem. For more information about Oregon, go to _www.oregon.gov_ (http://www.oregon.gov/) .

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit:
1. A current professional resume.
2. A cover letter that details how your background matches the desired competencies and attributes of this position.
3. A list of five professional references, including one past/current supervisor, peer, and subordinate.
4. The Management Service Applicant Information Form (attached).
5. Photocopy of your transcripts.
Mail, fax, or email application materials to:
Human Resources, Recruitment
Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol St NE
Salem, OR 97310
Phone: 503-947-5627 - Videophone 159.121.168.181 - Fax: 503-378-8162
Email: oregonjobs@ode.state.or.us
Please visit our web site at _http://www.ode.state.or.us_
(http://www.ode.state.or.us/) .
This recruitment closes on May 7, 2007.
SELECTION PROCESS
Tentative plans call for interviews to occur in May, 2007; hiring decision and offer to occur shortly thereafter; and a projected new hire start date of August 1, 2007.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

The pay on all announcements may change without notice.

THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES QUALIFIED WOMEN, PERSONS OF COLOR, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND ANY OTHER CLASSIFICATION PROTECTED UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPENING

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
MANAGEMENT APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM
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