THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING
An Invitation to Apply for: High School Principal Scott Valley Unified School District 11918 Main Street / P.O. Box 687 Fort Jones, California, 96032 (530)468-2727 www.teachscottvalley.com WHY SCOTT VALLEY? WE INVITE YOU TO EXPLORE THIS BEAUTIFUL PARADISE WE ARE LUCKY TO CALL HOME. IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, NESTLED BETWEEN THE The community that nurtures Scott Valley Unified School District is a TRINITY ALPS AND THE MARBLE MOUNTAINS, IS A great place to live and work. Here are a few facts to consider: QUAINT VALLEY THAT’S HOME TO A DYNAMIC SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A LASTING FACT #1: IMPACT. Scott Valley is an affordable place to live! The average rent in Scott Valley is less than $800 per month, and the average home price is In Scott Valley, our schools are our community. As an educator, $175,000. This means teachers can afford to buy homes in the you are an integral part of that community, contributing to our community where they work! most valued asset – our children. Our teachers are treated with the utmost respect, and many choose to contribute to the community FACT #2 in a variety of ways outside the classroom. It is not uncommon for Scott Valley has an abundance of outdoor activities! Surrounded by teachers to also coach a school sport (for which they are paid a mountain ranges, Scott Valley is a great place to hike, bike ride, hunt, stipend), work with students as a tutor in the summers, or teach fish, kayak, horseback ride, swim, ski, snowboard, and snowshoe. exercise classes. FACT #3 Scott Valley is home to three small communities with hometown The Scott Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is home to over appeal that include several boutique restaurants, breweries and a 600 students and is comprised of two elementary schools, a junior micro distillery! high and a high school. In addition, we have an alternative high FACT #4 school, a community day school, and an independent study pro- gram. Our student to teacher ratio is 15:1, while the state average is 22:1! Average spending per student is $14,235:1, $3,000 above the state At a time when most educators can’t afford to buy a home where average. they work, Scott Valley stands out as a unique and inviting place FACT #5 to live. Not only can a teacher afford a home in our school District, Scott Valley has many community partnerships that support youth but they can be a single earner household and raise a family. Al- and provide an abundance of activities to keep our kids ac-tive! In most all teachers live within a 10-minute drive of their place of addition the Scott Valley community raises $ $40,000 per year to employment, and if their spouse works, they tend to work nearby support high school athletics and grants nearly $100,000 per year in as well. Teachers’ children are enrolled in our District too. college scholarships. Adventure-seekers are attracted to Scott Valley because it borders three spectacular Wilderness Areas: the Marble Mountains, Rus- sians and Trinity Alps. The natural beauty and diversity of the area provide a playground for outdoor activities such as hiking, hunt- OUR COMMUNITY IS: ing, fishing, rafting, kayaking, biking and more. There is backcoun- 39 miles from the California-Oregon border try snowboarding off Etna and Callahan summits, downhill skiing 55 miles from Ashland, Oregon (home of Southern Oregon at nearby Mount Shasta and Mount Ashland, granite climbing routes at Castle Crags State Park, and - about ten miles away - the University and the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Fes- Pacific Crest Trail. tival) 71 miles from the Rogue Valley International Airport 54 miles from Mt. Ashland Ski Park www.teachscottvalley.com 61 miles from Mt. Shasta Ski Park 300 miles from the San Francisco Bay Area 300 miles from Portland, Oregon Board of Trustees Tammy Bennett, President Area 2 Representative
Gary Black, Clerk Area 1 Representative
Marnia Brownell, At Large Member
Conrad Croy , Area 1 Member
Jennifer Thackery , Area 2 Member Superintendent Micheline G. Miglis Desired Qualifications fo the High School Principal Has high integrity, honesty, trustworthiness and fairness in all actions Application & Selection Process Is an advocate for students and keeps them in the focus of all decisions and has a Information and materials may be record of improving achievement obtained by contacting: Will develop strong relationships with the staff, creating a partnership focused on Julie Hogun at a common vision and goals [email protected] Exemplary interpersonal, communication, and listening skills, and encourages and or by calling respects different perspectives (530) 468-2727 Is a team player who works collaboratively and possesses strong facilitative skills Interested applicants must submit all of the Is a visionary with strong leadership ability including the ability to build a team and following documents on or before: motivate staff to constantly improve 4:00 p.m. Promotes home to school connection and sees families/community as partners, Friday May 14, 2021 building support through relationships Has a decisive leadership style and willingness to make tough decisions balanced Completed application form with an ability to delegate authority when needed Personal letter of introduction Possesses a proactive style to effectively address different issues and situations Resume including record of professional education and experience Will commit to a long-term investment in the District Understands a rural community culture ♦ Letters from professional references (three of which must be current and relevant to the position) Has experience working with students in multi-ethnic and socio-economic back- grounds ♦ Copy of Administrative Services Credential and advanced degrees, if applicable Master’s degree or higher desired
During the process, reference checks will be made to those individuals having knowledge of the candidate’s professional performance.
Interview date TBD
Send completed application packet and related information to: [email protected]
Scott Valley USD is an equal opportunity employer