The Position
The Board of Trustees of the Yosemite Unified School District is seeking a superintendent with strong district and community leadership skills who is committed to academic excellence for all students. The ideal candidate will be someone who is an excellent leader with exceptional communication skills. The superintendent must be someone with experience in all areas of district and school administration, including instruction, personnel, finance, budget and Special Education.
The Community & District History
The Yosemite Unified School District is located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Foothills near the world famous destinations of Bass Lake, the Sierra National Forest, Devil’s Postpile National Monument, Nelder Grove of Giant Sequoias and Yosemite National Park.
The District is just 45 minutes from Fresno, a major metropolitan area. The towns of Oakhurst and Coarsegold are affordable communities with a small town feeling that draws people and families to want to live there. This area is advertised as above the fog line and below the snow line, it has four distinct seasons and draws visitors from all over the world.
Yosemite Unified School District serves 1,666 K-12 students. The District is composed of two elementary schools; Coarsegold Elementary (K-8) and Rivergold Elementary (K-8), Yosemite High School, two Community Day Schools; Meadowbrook (5-8) and Campbell (9-12) as well as, three additional educational sites. The ethnic make-up of the District’s population is: 15% Hispanic, 2.8% Native American, 1% African American, 73% White and 8% Other. Approximately 48.7% of the students are eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.
YUSD has very active Parent Organizations whose members volunteer and raise significant funds for school programs and activities. In 2015-2016, these groups raised support for college bound graduating seniors totaling nearly $110,000.
With a yearly budget which is approximately $18,000,000, YUSD provides exemplary programs for its students. The committed teachers and staff offer unique opportunities and educational support that are extremely impressive.
Application Procedures
Each applicant is requested to follow the procedures listed. All applications will be held strictly confidential. Those applicants wishing additional information should contact the Board Advisor-Mike Crass, 209-761-2839
Applications must be submitted online to:
DLAssoc.com
Yosemite Unified School District
c/o Mike Crass, Advisor
Dave Long and Associates, Executive Search Services
All applicants must provide the following items by the closing date of
Monday, March 20, 2017 (5:00 p.m.), to be considered:
- A completed Application Information Form. (Please complete as instructed; do not complete by stating "see attached resume".) The Application Information Form and brochure may be downloaded via Dave Long & Associates web page at DLAssoc.com.
- A personal letter of interest for the position
- A resume providing biographical information about educational preparation, experience, and achievements
- A placement file and/or five (5) current letters of professional references describing the applicant's performance in previously held positions
Selection Procedure
A professional screening committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant. The Board and the screening committee will use the described criteria during the screening, interviewing and final decision making process. After receiving the report of the committee, the Board will select and interview the top candidates. The Board will then select and invite candidates for the final interviews, conduct the interviews and select the Superintendent. Any applicant who contacts a Board member will be disqualified. Travel expenses for those candidates selected for the initial interview will be the responsibility of the candidate.