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EMBRACING CHANGE FOR
STUDENT LEARNING
OUR MISSION We exist to ensure
relevant learning for all
students to be
successful in a
multicultural society.
OUR VISION To be an exemplary
student-centered
learning organization
reflecting the Dine’
values of life-long
learning.
Invites Qualified Applicants for Superintendent
The Window Rock Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Window Rock Unified
School District #8
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COMMUNITY PROFILE The Navajo Nation encompasses more than
27,000
square miles, primarily in Arizona, and also extends
into Utah and New Mexico. Dine’ Bike’yah
(Navajoland) is a diverse geographic region of the
southwest that is home to a population of over
250,000. Window Rock is the capital of the Navajo
Nation, the largest sovereign Native American nation
in North America. The Nation is represented by a
tribal government that was established in 1923.
Representation from local community chapters meet
to discuss challenges the Nation faces and act on
legislation that guides the future of the Nation. For
over 20 years the government has functioned using a three-branch
system with an executive, legislative, and
judicial branch.
Tourism is a major contributor to the economy of the Navajo
Nation. Because of its geographic location, and being
the hub for Navajo government, Window Rock attracts tourists who
travel to a multitude of sites and events.
Visitors to Dine’ Bike’yah have the opportunity to spend time
exploring national monuments, tribal parks, and sites
of historic significance. Frequently visited locations include
Navajo National Monument and Veterans Memorial
Park, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Monument Valley,
Hubble Trading Post, and the Navajo Nation Tribal
Museum to mention a few. Annual events include the Navajo Nation
Fair, Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture, and
the Navajo Rug Auction.
Compensation Compensation for this position will range from
$75,000 to $110,000. The successful candidate’s specific
compensation will be determined during contract negotiations and
based on professional preparation and
experience. The District offers a competitive benefits
package.
For further information regarding the District and its
outstanding programs please access the District’s website at
www.wrschool.net.
Window Rock -Tségháhoodzání
http://www.wrschool.net
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DISTRICT PROFILE
Window Rock Unified School District serves a large area of
Apache County in northeast Arizona. The District
is centered in the Navajo Nation communities of Fort Defiance,
Window Rock, and St. Michaels. The
communities of Oak Springs, Sawmill, and Red Lake are also
served by the District. The District has a student
population of over 2100 students in grades pre-kindergarten
through twelfth grade. District schools include:
Grades Enrollment
Integrated Preschool Preschool 46
Tséhootsooí Primary Learning Center K-3 557
Tséhootsooí Intermediate Learning Center 4-6 437
Tséhootsooí Dine Bi’Oita K-6 155
Tséhootsooí Middle School 7-8 338
Window Rock High School 9-12 641
Budget:
Regular Education $ 10,094,978.00
Special Education $ 2,340,594.00
Transportation $ 773,119.00
Grants $ 3,623,216.00
Other Revenue - Prop 301 $ 1,414,029.00
Impact Aid $ 8,317,109.00
Food Service $ 1,399,124.00
Total Budget $ 27,962,169.00
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SUPERINTENDENT PROFILE
The Governing Board of the Window Rock Unified School District
seeks an individual to be its’ Superintendent who believes that all
children are the districts most important assets. The
Superintendent will work with the Board, staff, community, and
students to upgrade educational opportunities offered by the
District. The Board will be evaluating candidates based on their
professional preparation, experience, and personal qualifications.
The District is looking for candidates who possess the
following:
Master’s Degree or higher in Education or related fields from an
accredited college or university Minimum of five years’ successful
teaching experience in a pre-K-12 public school setting Minimum of
five years’ experience as a Principal in a pre-K-12 public school
setting Experience as a Superintendent or central office
administrator in a pre-K-12 public school setting Holds a current
Arizona Superintendent’s certificate or be eligible to secure a
certificate prior to
the Board extending an offer for employment Successful
administrative record of experience and accomplishments
Candidates will further be evaluated on their preparation and
commitment to the following:
Knowledge of state, tribal and federal grants, intergovernmental
agreements, public school budget and finance operation
Upgrade student educational programs to include increased
exposure to academic coursework and experiences that will enhance
student opportunities for higher education and careers
Identify and initiate affiliations (associations) with higher
education institutions to address pre and post-graduation student
learning
Ensure that students have a voice in their education
Institute programs and strategies to offer students prospects
that provide exposure to educationally and culturally significant
curricula outside the Nation
Ensure that all students, including disadvantaged, gifted and
exceptional needs are identified and provided with appropriate
program assistance that support the whole-child
Establish a parent partnership program that encourages parents
to be actively engaged in the education of their student(s)
Be the Districts’ ambassador to the community and establish
opportunities for community members to be involved in the school
system
Implement a parent education program that supports student
success and life-long learning Support Native cultural/language
values Continue to hire “highly qualified” staff for all
positions
Bee Hόldzil Fighting Scouts Event Center
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GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS TERM EXPIRATION Marcus Tulley, Board
President 2016
Carl Hillis, Board Clerk 2018
Marty Bowman, Board Member 2016
Brenda Wauneka, Board Member 2018
Floyd Ashley, Board Member 2018
SEARCH TIMELINE
VACANCY ANNOUNCED APRIL 24, 2015 @ 5PM
APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 12, 2015 @ 12 NOON
(ARIZONA TIME)
APPLICATION SCREENING MAY 20 2015 @ 6PM
CONDUCT INTERVIEWS
COMMUNITY FORUM
MAY 30, 2015 @ 9AM+
MAY 30, 2015 @ 3PM
BOARD CONSIDERS FINALISTS JUNE 3, 2015 @ 6PM
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW APPOINTMENT JUNE 17, 2015
NEW SUPERINTENDENT ASSUMES DUTIES
(OR AS MUTUALLY AGREED UPON)
JULY 1, 2015
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Window Rock Unified School District
Core Principles:
I. Exemplary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Curriculum A well-developed quality curriculum that ensures
effective implementation and articulation that allows for
evaluation.
Instruction Aligned with goals and expectations for student
learning, the design of instruction employs data driven
decision-making and actively engages students in their learning
while expanding instructional support for
student learning.
Assessment Clearly defines expectations for student learning to
be assessed. There is an established purpose for
assessment with appropriate methods in place. There is a
collection of comprehensive samples of student
achievement that are fair, unbiased and avoids distortion.
II. Exemplary Student Performance
Students demonstrate exemplary abilities for: Learning to learn.
Expanding on the Dine’ values of lifelong learning as a foundation
to integrate new knowledge into all
subject areas. Utilizing a wide variety of communication skills.
Applying higher order thinking skills and Demonstrating strong
interpersonal skills, personal and social responsibility.
III. Exemplary Staff Performance
Is a team approach taking pride and responsibility in setting
and carrying out goals and expectations aimed at student learning
and is self directed, respectful, and passionate in setting a
climate to promote exemplary student performance measures and the
Dine’ values of life-long learning and the Dine language.
IV. Strong Parental and Community Relations
Community and parental relationships will be grounded by the
Dine’ values of life-long learning by extending the school
community through collaborative networks of support for student
learning through parental and community involvement at all levels
and throughout all programs, and by fostering community building
conditions and working relationships within each school and the
district.
V. Safe, Efficient and Supportive School Environment
Schools should be safe, efficient, supportive and secure places
for all students, teachers, and staff. A safe and supportive
learning environment should enable teachers to teach and students
to learn with efficiency at optimal levels to ensure relevant
learning for all students to be successful in a multicultural
society.
VI. Efficient and Supportive Learning Operations
All district operational programs are designed to be efficient
and supportive of the district’s vision of being an exemplary
student-centered organization, reflecting the Dine values of
life-long learning.
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APPLICATION PROCESS AND PROCEDURE The Window Rock Unified School
District Governing Board has engaged the services of the
Arizona
School Boards Association to direct a search for qualified
candidates. Each finalist will visit the district
at his/her expense to be interviewed by the Governing Board.
Governing 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's file must be
completed by May 12, 2015 (12:00 Noon Arizona Time) and must
contain:
A completed online application (available at
http://www.azsba.org/jobs/executive-search/)
Letter of application (one page)
A current professional resumé that can be viewed for public
record viewing if chosen as a finalist
Three recent letters of recommendation
Copy of all degrees (if chosen as a finalist, you will be
required to provide official transcripts and
fingerprint verification)
A copy of current Arizona certificates, if applicable
Required signature pages (Stated Requirements and Consent to
Conduct Background
Investigation)
Out-of-state applicants and others without proof of
certification are responsible for contacting: Teacher
Certification, Arizona Department of Education, 1535 W. Jefferson,
Phoenix, Arizona 85007, www.ade.state.az.us, (602) 542-4367, to
determine eligibility for Arizona Superintendent’s certificate.
Applicants should not contact the Board Members or District
officials directly. All inquiries and requests shall be addressed
to:
Arizona School Boards Association
2100 North Central Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602-254-1100 | 800-238-4701 | Fax: 602-254-1177
[email protected] | www.azsba.org
All applications will be acknowledged and all materials will be
accorded confidential treatment. This is
to advise you, however, that the Access to Public Records Law
and associated case law in the State of
Arizona allow for the disclosure of applicant names and
information when Finalists accept the
opportunity to interview with the local Governing Board. The
District and/or ASBA will attempt to
notify all applicants as to any release of such information. All
final decisions concerning the selection
and evaluation of the candidates will be made by the Governing
Board.
http://www.azsba.org/jobs/executive-search/http://www.ade.state.az.usmailto:%[email protected]://www.azsba.org
