Employment Resource Center - Current Opportunity

The Governing Board of Oakdale Joint Unified School District is seeking its next District Superintendent and invites highly qualified educational leaders to apply. The candidate will be someone who is visionary and a strong leader that is able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders. The candidate will be highly visible and involved in both the community and the schools and fully support and promote the District Mission Statement of “Teach, Learn, Every Day, No Excuses.”

Personal Characteristics

• Has the highest level of integrity and ethics, and is honest, fair, and trustworthy.

• Is accessible and easily approachable by students, staff, employees, community and Board members.

• Is a decisive leader who makes sound, difficult decisions, in the best interest of students, holds firm, and follows through.

• Is a strong leader who has the courage to deal with difficult issues and remain focused and positive in stressful situations.

• Has excellent communication and listening skills and relates to people at all levels.

• Is highly visible and active in the community, schools, and worksites and is committed to becoming part of the community it serves.

• Possesses the ability to assign responsibility, delegate authority, and insist on personal and staff accountability as well as recognizing exceptional performance.

• Has a high level of energy and enthusiasm with a strong work ethic and highly professional demeanor.

Professional Characteristics

• Has a commitment to academic excellence and a record of increasing student achievement and a clear vision of education that maintains a focus on improving student performance.

• Has the ability to work effectively with the Board and provide the Board with relevant, timely, and accurate information, alternatives, and recommendations to make informed decisions in a timely manner.

• Has demonstrated the ability to manage district’s finances, facilities, and resources in a responsible manner, as well as the ability to seek and find new funding sources.

• Has excellent knowledge of TK-12 curriculum and understands current education theory, best practices of instructional techniques, curricular expectations, and laws and regulations at the state and federal levels.

• Understands and fully supports a balanced curriculum, with an interest in maintaining high-quality Career and Technical Education and Visual and Performing Arts.

• Demonstrates an understanding of collective bargaining and the ability to create a positive climate in employer/employee relations.

• Is a team builder who recognizes the abilities and contributions of all district staff, parents, and community members.

• Has the ability to create a district climate of cooperation and collaboration.

• Successfully pursues and develops close working relationships with public agencies in joint projects and community partnerships to provide additional resources and programs to the school district.

Application Procedures

All applicants must fully complete an online application on Edjoin and provide all required documents

• Fully completed application

• Letter of Interest

• Resume

• Three Letters of Recommendation

• Valid Administrative Service Credential