Thank you for your interest. At this time we are no longer accepting applications for this position, unless you have made a verbal committment with the job contact prior to 5pm yesterday May 3rd. 

Application Process:

The Kiona-Bention City District Board of Directors has selected Educational
Service District 123 to assist in the superintendent selection process.

A completed application will include:

• Formal letter of interest
• Completed application form available at www.esd123.org/employment
• Current resume
• Candidate Video through Sparkhire

Application materials shall be submitted electronically using the ESD’s online
hiring platform.

Applicants shall not contact school board members directly. Initial screening
and preliminary interviews will be conducted by the Review Committee.

Position Timeline 2018:

• May 03- Application deadline or until filled
• May 04- Preliminary interview video deadline
• May 07- Screening reference checks
• May 17- Final Interviews (anticipate a selection by the Board of Directors no later than May 21, 2018)
• July 01- Appointed superintendent reports

Qualities and Qualifications

The selected candidate should possess the following qualities and qualifications:

• Strong and open leadership style with unquestionable integrity, honesty, and diplomacy
• Positive and approachable with proven people skills
• Comfortable in front of small and large groups
• Outstanding communication skills, including intentional listening
• Focus on fostering teamwork across school and district buildings
• Demonstrated management within an educational setting, based on sound practices and the ability to successfully deal with difficult personnel issues
• Strong, proactive leadership in developing and maintaining a wide range of programs and resources that are essential to a small district
• Residence of Kiona Benton City School District boundaires or the Tri-Cities area within a year of hire, with active engagement in district and community activities.
• Knowledge of state school law and school finance
• Successful administrative experience in a school district or educational agency

Compensation:

The Kiona-Bention City District School Board will negotiate a multi-year contract with a salary based on experience and qualifications that is competitive with districts of a similar size. Compensation will include an appropriate benefit package.