Superintendent Job #2627-097

Job Summary

THE POSITION PROFILE The Board of Trustees of the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District (GJUESD) invites highly qualified, visionary, and community-minded educational leaders to apply for the position of District Superintendent. GJUESD is located near the heart of the famous Delta Recreation Area, approximately 25 miles south of Sacramento.

The City of Galt is a well-planned and thriving community with an exciting future. It has convenient access to both Highway 99 and Interstate 5. GJUESD serves approximately 3,500 students in grades Preschool through 8th. The District operates seven school sites and employs approximately 550 staff members. The District is the largest employer in the city of Galt with a population of approximately 27,000. The ethnicity of our students is 62% Hispanic and 26% White, with 51% of our families socioeconomically disadvantaged. As a District, we create learning experiences that support individual student strengths, talents and interests in the classroom and beyond. Every school supports a music program with choir and band options. All schools have an after school Expanded Learning Program. A Spanish/English Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program is offered at transitional kindergarten-3rd grade. We have a VAPA and Outdoor Education Coordinator. At the middle school we offer a variety of electives including CTE Agriculture and a Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter.

Requirements

/ Qualifications MINIMUM & DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Credential Requirement: Holds a valid California Administrative Services Credential.

Education

At a minimum, any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to a master’s degree and five years increasingly responsible management experience in a school district setting. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of successful executive-level or central office administrative experience (e.g., Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Director, or Principal).

See attached job description/Superintendent Position Announcement for full details of position. APPLICATION PROCEDURES An online application must be completed through EDJOIN. A complete application packet includes:

1. A formal letter of application stating your interest and qualifications for the position.
2. A current resume detailing professional timeline, achievements, and work experience.
3. Three (3) current letters of recommendation dated within the last 12 months.
4. Copies of all relevant administrative and educational credentials. Comments and Other Information Tentative Interview Date(s): Saturday, January 16th and 23rd MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS TO RECEIVE ALL CORRESPONDENCE. PLEASE CHECK EMAIL DAILY. The initial screening of applicants for interview will be based on the above information and material supplied by each candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to assure that all information he or she deems important as a candidate for this position is included with the application. The Galt Joint Union Elementary School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, or disability.