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Superintendent at Dixon Unified School District

Application Deadline

1/31/2024 12:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
11/13/2023
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Competitive and negotiable
Length of Work Year
223
Employment Type
Full Time
Preliminary Interview Dates
February 24-25, 2024

About the Employer

Dixon Unified's mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Dixon Unified School District, (DUSD) is seeking a collaborative leader to serve as the district's next superintendent. Nestled in northern Solano County, 30 minutes south of Sacramento, the district serves a diverse student body of 3,020 TK-12 learners. DUSD's mission is to prepare all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

LEADERSHIP PROFILE Dixon Unified School District seeks a Superintendent with a proven track record of district-level leadership. Successful candidates must possess the ability to: • Set a clear vision/direction for teaching and learning. • Appreciate cultural diversity and maintain sensitivity toward all learners. • Manage/lead a growing district in a rural setting. • Remain visible and accessible to employees, families, and the greater community. • Communicate clearly and openly with education partners. • Work collaboratively with the Governing Board. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE • A leader with demonstrated success in a TK-12 system of similar size and demographics • Site level administrative experience required; cabinet level experience preferred • General understanding of instruction, business, and human resource functions • Working knowledge of AVID and college prep programs • Bilingual preferred

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Apply at edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting1862025 • The following documents must be uploaded and accompany the application: - Cover Letter - Resume - Minimum of three (maximum of five) current Letters of Recommendation - Response to two essay questions (Not to exceed 200 words per question) 1. What vital attributes/qualifications do you bring to the position that equips you to serve as DUSD’s next superintendent. 2. Share an initiative you have led that resulted in positive changes in student performance for underserved learners.


      LEADERSHIP PROFILE Dixon Unified School District seeks a Superintendent with a proven track record of district-level leadership. Successful candidates must possess the ability to: • Set a clear vision/direction for teaching and learning. • Appreciate cultural diversity and maintain sensitivity toward all learners. • Manage/lead a growing district in a rural setting. • Remain visible and accessible to employees, families, and the greater community. • Communicate clearly and openly with education partners. • Work collaboratively with the Governing Board. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE • A leader with demonstrated success in a TK-12 system of similar size and demographics • Site level administrative experience required; cabinet level experience preferred • General understanding of instruction, business, and human resource functions • Working knowledge of AVID and college prep programs • Bilingual preferred

      APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Apply at edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting1862025 • The following documents must be uploaded and accompany the application: - Cover Letter - Resume - Minimum of three (maximum of five) current Letters of Recommendation - Response to two essay questions (Not to exceed 200 words per question) 1. What vital attributes/qualifications do you bring to the position that equips you to serve as DUSD’s next superintendent. 2. Share an initiative you have led that resulted in positive changes in student performance for underserved learners.

          Comments and Other Information

          SELECTION PROCESS The Board of Education has retained Mr. Jose Banda and Dr. Marylou Wilson from Education Support Services (ESS) to engage in a confidential search to recruit the most highly qualified candidate for this position. Any contact with individual trustees during the recruitment or selection phase of the search will result in a candidate’s removal from the process. For more information, please contact: Mr. Jose Banda Jose.Banda@aalrr.com 916-628-4243 Dr. Marylou Wilson Marylou.wilson@aalrr.com 858-776-3638

          Comments and Other Information


          SELECTION PROCESS The Board of Education has retained Mr. Jose Banda and Dr. Marylou Wilson from Education Support Services (ESS) to engage in a confidential search to recruit the most highly qualified candidate for this position. Any contact with individual trustees during the recruitment or selection phase of the search will result in a candidate’s removal from the process. For more information, please contact: Mr. Jose Banda Jose.Banda@aalrr.com 916-628-4243 Dr. Marylou Wilson Marylou.wilson@aalrr.com 858-776-3638