The Grant School District #3 Board of Directors is seeking an accomplished and visionary educational leader to serve as Superintendent beginning July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be committed to advancing our Mission— Our Prospector Promise: A place for every student to feel support, achieve success, and learn respect. The ideal leader will champion academic excellence for all students, foster strong community engagement, and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to implementing and continuously refining the District’s Strategic Plan.
Enrollment: 465 Students
Salary: $145,000 to $160,000 annually, plus a negotiated benefit package
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following personal and professional qualities and qualifications:
Strong organizational skills, with a background in teaching, learning, and relationship-building, preferably in a small, rural community.
Prior superintendent experience in a rural setting (preferred).
Proven ability to make difficult decisions guided by a student-first mindset and aligned with the Grant School District Strategic Plan.
Expertise in advising the Board through proactive budgeting and sound fiscal management practices.
Demonstrated leadership in creating and maintaining a positive, collaborative team environment among staff.
Capacity to establish and strengthen partnerships with families, community organizations, and businesses to enhance student success.
High level of integrity, honesty, and core values, with a record of cultivating trust.
Ability to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the District’s
Strategic Action Plan to drive long-term success.
Commitment to open, transparent, and effective communication with all stakeholders.
Vision to develop comprehensive training programs for staff aligned with the Strategic Plan.
Willingness to seek, consider, and incorporate input from diverse perspectives.
MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
COVER LETTER
CURRENT RESUME
3-5 CURRENT LETTERS OF REFERENCE
A STATEMENT ABOUT HOW YOU MEET THE QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS SET BY THE BOARD
How to Apply
Application materials should be emailed to: markwitty@johndaysd.org
The application must be emailed by 5:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026.
More information regarding the position and application process, contact:
Mark Witty, Grant School District #3 Superintendent
markwitty@johndaysd.org / (541) 575-1280 ext. 3025
