Position Description for McMinnville School District, McMinnville, Oregon
The McMinnville School District, McMinnville, Oregon, Board of Directors, is seeking a highly qualified Interim Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2025.
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development, has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Directors in identifying and screening the candidates.
Enrollment: 6,394
Location: 48 miles Southwest of Portland, Oregon
The Qualifications
The following characteristics reflect the priorities and leadership qualities the McMinnville School District Board seeks in its interim superintendent*. These traits will help ensure effective leadership, continuity of operations, and support for students, staff, and the broader community during the transition period.
*NOTE: The successful candidate will be able to apply and interview for the permanent position.
Proven Leadership Experience
• Ability to manage complex systems and lead through periods of change.
Strong Communication Skills
• Communicates clearly, consistently and transparently with all stakeholders with an emphasis on focal-population students, families and the board.
• Actively listens, builds trust and fosters open dialogue with staff, families and community members.
Student-Centered Focus
• Prioritizes student well-being, learning and equity. Ensures all learners have what they need to succeed academically.
• Experience working with students and families in focal populations, specifically with English Learners, McKinney - Vento, and other special needs populations.
• Committed to serving the diverse needs of all learners in the district.
Knowledge of District Operations
• Deep understanding of school finance, human resources, curriculum, facilities, special education, and technology.
• Experienced in managing limited resources while preserving core services and instructional quality.
Collaborative Leadership Style
• Builds strong relationships with the administrative team, employee groups, and the community.
• Supports shared decision-making and inclusive leadership practices.
Cultural and Community Awareness
• Demonstrates cultural responsiveness and inclusive practices.
• Familiar with the McMinnville community or able to quickly develop meaningful local relationships.
• Experience in collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders and specifically our Hispanic community members.
Stability and Continuity
• Provides calm, steady guidance during a time of change.
• Maintains focus on district goals and priorities without distractions from outside influence.
Integrity and Professionalism
• Models ethical conduct, accountability and transparency.
• Exercises sound judgment and maintains confidentiality.
Strategic Thinker
• Balances immediate needs with the long-term vision of the district.
• Experience developing and implementing a district strategic plan with measurable outcomes.
• Support for and experience using data to inform decisions and align decisions with the district’s strategic goals and values.
Transition-Focused Mindset
• Understands the unique nature of interim leadership.
• Supports planning and transition for the permanent superintendent’s arrival.
Board Relations
• Is committed to developing and maintaining a positive relationship with the school board
Requirements:
The candidates must have:
1. A current Oregon administrative license, or be eligible for the Oregon Reciprocal License, with an authorization for all levels, a superintendent’s endorsement or a transitional superintendent license;
2. Successful experience as a teacher, principal, and educational leader with preference for district level leadership;
3. Understands Oregon education laws and aligns practices with them; and
4. Other qualifications as determined by the Board to include residency with in the district boundaries.
Total Compensation: $$238, 500 including salary* and allowances for travel, technology and supplemental retirement; plus insurance benefits
*District pays PERS
Search Timeline:
• Closing Date for Applications: June 2, 2025
• Board Selects Finalists: Week of June 9, 2025
• Interviews with Board: Week of June 9, 2025
• Selection of New Interim Superintendent: Week of June 16, 2025
• Start Date: July 1, 2025
Please apply online at: www.macnjake.com
