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Location

Arizona | United States

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Job description

The Governing Board of Antelope Union High School District announces a search for a new Superintendent/Principal. Qualified applicants are invited to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

Community Profile

The Antelope Union High School District serves a large area of eastern Yuma County. We are located 30 miles east of Yuma, Arizona which has a population of over 100,000 residents. The school is withing two hours of the Phoenix metro area and three hours from San Diego. The district is comprised mostly of students whose families have deep roots in the community.  Our rural district has a land area of over 3,000 square miles and has a great opportunity for future growth. We currently serve a population of around 200 students from the three surrounding elementary districts:  Wellton Elementary in Wellton, Mohawk Valley Elementary in Roll, and Dateland Elementary in Dateland.  We are an agricultural community which includes the largest feed lot in the state and the most productive farmland in Arizona.  During the winter months most of the produce produced in the United States comes from Yuma County.  The district is currently experiencing growth in assessed value with numerous solar plants and large businesses being built or planned. The Antelope Union High School District serves a diverse student population and provides students with opportunities to prepare for a wide range of career paths.  

District Profile

It is the mission of Antelope Union High School to create a safe learning environment where students learn to be responsible, thoughtful, self-reliant, productive, citizens capable of adapting to and competing in a rapidly changing world community.

Position Requirements

The Governing Board of the Antelope Union High School District is seeking a Superintendent/Principal who will lead the District to higher academic performance and be a strong ambassador for the school in the community

Candidate Essential Qualifications

• Arizona Principal Certification in place at the time of application or in process of applying
• Experience as an administrator in a public school
• Teaching experience in a public school system
• Master’s Degree from an accredited university

Preferred Qualifications

• Arizona Superintendent Certification in place at the time of application or in process of applying
• High School administrative experience

Candidate Desired Characteristics and Experience

• An instructional leader who will raise student achievement for all students in the District
• A child-centered advocate for learning who demonstrates a belief that all children can learn and inspires others with this belief
• Plans and implements continuous improvement in all academic and operational areas
• Experience with special program administration
• Motivates, inspires staff, generates individual and team enthusiasm, and builds staff and community morale
• Delegates authority and responsibility when appropriate
• Experience with conflict resolution and bringing diverse, special interest groups together
• Must be an integral part of the community
• Experience in planning, managing, and evaluating district budgets
• Creative, innovative, authentic, honest, and genuine
• Effective communicator-listens and promotes two-way communication
• Takes responsibility for his/her actions and is accountable to stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills

Salary and Contract Terms

The salary range for this position is $90,000+. The actual salary for the successful candidate will be determined during contract negotiations and will be based on experience and professional preparation.  Position will be full time on campus Superintendent/Principal.

The Antelope Union High School District offers a competitive benefit package including performance pay that will be finalized during contract negotiations.

Search Timeline

 

Vacancy Announced (5:00PM AZ time):	January 22, 2024
Deadline for Applications (12noon AZ time):	February 23, 2024
Applicant Screening with Governing Board:	March 4, 2024
Screened Candidates Interview with Governing Board:	March 11, 2024
Finalists Interviews with Board and Community Forum:	March 28, 2024
Board of Directors Enters into Contract Negotiation: Announcement of New Appointment: TBD (Subject to change)	March 28, 2024
Incoming Superintendent Assumes Duties:                        (or as mutually agreed)	TBD

(All dates are tentative and subject to change)

Additional Information

The Antelope Union High School District has engaged the services of the Arizona School Administrators to direct a search for qualified candidates. Each finalist will visit the Antelope campus at his/her expense to be interviewed by the School Board. Board members may visit the communities of selected candidates as part of the final selection process. All applicants must submit an online application.  To receive consideration, an applicant submission must be completed by February 23, 2024, and sent via the online application process.  Please visit the ASA website at to complete the online application.

Antelope Union High School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

Please note that the file size limit for documents is 8.5 MB per file and 5 MB for resumes.  Your application will not submit if you exceed these limits.  You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission of your application.

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