Position Available: Superintendent

District Name: Hibbing Public Schools

District Address:  800 E 21st Street, Hibbing, MN 55746

Qualifications: Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota.  Experience as a Superintendent or in a district office setting preferred.  Demonstrate strong commitment to student achievement, building partnerships in the community, supporting staff learning and development, and supporting students of diverse backgrounds.

Consultants Assisting the Board: Charlie Kyte (651-247-6505), Bob Ostlund (612-308-8997), Ken Dragseth (952-210-2790) and Antoinette (Toni) Johns (612-309-1511),

District Highlights: The district lives out its mission – To provide all students with a quality education designed to help them develop their fullest potential.

• 260 employees.
• 35% of Teachers w/ Masters Degrees.
• 9 College in School courses at the HS.
• Alternative learning options for students at all levels.
• Strong athletics and fine arts programs involving many students.
• Digital iPad initiative for all students in grades 3-8.
• Strong achievement for students in all grades and attracts open enrollment students from across the area.
• Member of NE Service Coop and ARC Regional Computing Consortium.
• Recently updated facilities including Hibbing HS, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Communities Served:  Hibbing is a regional center located in the center of Minnesota’s Iron Range, 200 miles north of Minneapolis.  Major employers include Hibbing Taconite, Keewatin Taconite, Hibbing Community College and the Fairview Regional Medical Center.  The District serves the community of Hibbing and the surrounding area.  Area population is approximately 30,000.

Student Population: 2400

District Budget:  $26+ million with $7.4M fund balance ($3.4M unreserved).

District Schools:

• 3 Elementary schools (PK-2, PK-2 and 3-6)
• 1 High School (7-12)

Union Affiliation – Education Minnesota

Teachers’ Contract Status: Contract Settled thru June 30, 2015

Search Calendar:

• Application Deadline: February 23, 2015
• Selected candidates taken to the Board on: March 3, 2015
• First round interviews on: March 4 & 5, 2015
• Second round interviews on:  March 10, 11 & 12, 2015
• Position Begins: July 1, 2015

Compensation Package Offered: Regionally Competitive

District Website: www.hibbing.k12.mn.us

Application Process:

Apply through the website www.schoolexecconnect.com if you are interested in this position.

You will be asked to complete the online application and present a cover letter, resume, copies of graduate transcripts, at least four reference letters, and proof of certification to support your candidacy.