Superintendent Search

1. Refining and improving internal ESD support systems centered on equitable practices
2. Maintaining and expanding entrepreneurial services based on the needs of our school districts and communities
3. Balancing the diverse needs of small rural districts and larger districts
4. Fostering a positive agency culture of belonging, particularly with field-based staff
5. Expanding relationships within our region and with various state- and national-level partners
6. Acquiring new facilities and creating a consistent, equitable, educational experience across all ESD spaces
7. Managing risk and uncertainty in the face of funding fluctuations, for example, the approaching ESSER funding cliff
8. Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
9. Attracting and retaining top talent, especially in early learning and special education

1. Seeking new ways to Close Gaps, Grow People, Influence Change, and Eradicate Racism
2. Expanding leadership and building capacity to respond to local needs in diversity, equity, and inclusion
3. Growing systems of support for incoming superintendents, principals, and other educational leaders
4. Building the ESD’s capacity to serve our region’s school districts in the areas of mental health and social/emotional challenges, teaching and learning, early childhood, and fiscal support
5. Launching regional centers of care for students needing behavioral support
6. Working collaboratively with the other 8 ESDs to ensure coordinated, high-quality support across the state

• Foundational commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to ask great questions, think strategically, solve problems, and resolve conflicts
• Emotional intelligence, integrity, and empathy
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ethical, values-driven decision making
• Visionary and innovative mindset
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style built on trust and transparency
• Drive for continuous learning and development
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with board, staff, partners, and community
• Ability to inspire and motivate others by promoting team strengths

• Successful teaching and administration experience, with a pattern of at least 5 years of increasing administrative responsibility

Submit an electronic copy (PDF or Word format) of these application materials by March 15:

• Formal letter of application — include how you would seek new ways to achieve ESD 113’s four goals
• Current resume
• Completed application form — request from Tom Rockefeller (509-590-8453) or Jada Rupley (360-281-5544)
• Three to five letters of recommendation
• Two 500-word written statements — describe how you would address challenge 1, 2, or 3 in statement #1, and describe how you would address opportunity 2, 3, or 4 in statement #2 (see above)

ESD 113 retains the right to accept applications until the position is filled. Application materials will become the property of Northwest Leadership Associates and will not be returned to the applicant. Do not contact ESD 113 directly about the selection process for this position.

Submit all materials and inquiries, including requests for help completing application materials, Jada Rupley (360-281-5544) Tom Rockefeller (509-590-8453).

Salary range is $258K – $258K. Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Life/AD&D insurance, FSA/DCAP, LTD insurance, Retirement/DCP, EAP, Annual/Sick Leave and Holiday Pay.