ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
AVILLA R-13
SCHOOL D ISTRICT
Jasper County
Avilla R-13 Board of Education is seeking candidates for the position of
Superintendent/Principal, of the school district located at 400 Sarcoxie Street, Avilla, Missouri 64833
**Secondary Students attend other area High Schools on District paid tuition basis.
County-District Code:
053-112
Certified
Staff
Schools
NonResidents
Residents
Elementary K-8
1
17
177
Secondary (Tuition Students)
0
0
**45
Total
1
17
177
Annual Operating Budget:
$1,900,000
Tax Levy: $3.5260
Distinction in Performance
Total
0
177
**45
4
177
Assessed
Valuation:
$19,514,870
Support Staff 11
Total Staff 28
MSIP: Accredited
School-owned
Transportation
District
Operated Food
Service
2011-2012
2010-2011
2008-2009
2002-2003
2001-2002
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Ty Teegarden – President
Adam Crowder – Vice-President
Travis Gubser – Member
Chuck Clubb – Member
Birgit Hylton – Board Secretary/bookkeeper – 5
years
(2014)
(2014)
(2014)
(2016)
Donna Harlan – Member
John Bowles – Member
Hal Andrews – Member
Elaine Barnhart – Secretary to Superintendent /
Board Treasurer – 5 years
(2016)
(2015)
(2015)
TIMELINE
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APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
SCREENING TO BEGIN ON
INTERVIEWS TO BEGIN ON
ANTICIPATED HIRE DATE
CONTRACT BEGINS
April 18, 2013
April 19, 2013
April 24, 2013
April 30, 2013
July 1, 2013
SALARY/BENEFITS INFORMATION
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Salary range: $58,000 - $72,000
Experience from a rural setting desired.
Missouri Elementary Principal certificate required /Superintendent’s certificate desired.
Paid health insurance benefits per limits of health insurance policy in effect plus other benefits.
One-year contract will be offered.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Electronic version of the application may be found at www.avillapanthers.org
Contact—Mr. Scott Blake, Superintendent at (417) 246-5330, (Fax # 417-246-5432), (Email: sblake@avillapanthers.org)
with any questions or to receive the application through email or mail.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
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Completed application form and current resume with three letters of reference.
Cover letter directed to the Avilla R-13 Board Of Education. (Include reasons for interest in the position and a description of significant
accomplishments over the past five years.)
Evidence of Missouri Elementary Principal / or Superintendent Certificate or eligibility thereof, (copy of certificate). *Current transcript(s).
Any other supporting documents that would enhance the application file
Applicants are advised to forward all application materials to: Mr. Scott Blake, Superintendent, Avilla R-13, PO Box 7, Avilla, Missouri 64833
Applicants are asked to not make direct contact with the board of education members. Initial applications will be kept confidential; however, all
applications, letters of reference, resumes, transcripts, credentials, etc., for the purpose of this application process will, upon receipt, become the sole
property of the Avilla R-13 Board Of Education, and shall remain their property indefinitely.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Applicants for admission and employment, students and employees of the Avilla R-13 School District are
hereby notified that this institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age or handicap in admission or
access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person implementing Title IX or Section 504 is directed to contact: Mr.Scott
Blake, Superintendent of Schools, Avilla R-13 School District, 400 Sarcoxie Street, PO Box 7, Avilla, Missouri 64833
E-mail: sblake@avillapanthers.org
Avilla R-XIII School District
Application for Appointment as Superintendent of Schools
Avilla R-XIII School District
Avilla, Missouri
To be considered as an applicant this application must be completed in full.
Background Information
Name:
Social Security #:
Home Address:
City:
State:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Zip:
Home E-mail Address:
Are you a U.S. citizen
or other wise authorized to work in the U.S. on an unrestricted basis? _____ Yes
_____ No
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony? _____ Yes
_____ No
(If yes, please give details and attach to application.)
Current Employment
Present Position:
Present Employer:
Type of District:
_____ K-8
_____ K-12
Business Phone:
Business Address:
City:
State:
Business E-mail Address:
Enrollment of Your Current or Most recent School District:
Annual Budget of Your Current or most Recent School District:
Number of Professional Staff:
Current Base Salary Plus Other Cash Benefits: $
Number of Support Staff:
Zip:
Certification Information
Type
(Prov., Perm., Etc.)
Area/Grade Levels
Issuing
State
Valid
Until
Professional Education
Graduate
Institution
Major
City/State
Degree
Year
Received
Undergraduate
Institution
Major
City/State
Degree
Employment Record – School District Experience
Supply a complete list of full-time experience in education. List most recent experience first.
Position
School and/or
School District
Size of School /
School District
Enrollment /
Grade Level
From / To
Professional Recognition, Distinctions and Accomplishments:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Employment Record – Experience Other Than Education
Supply a complete list of full-time experience outside education. List most recent experience first.
Position
Organization
Location
Dates
Reference
Please list the names of five persons who know of your professional work and qualifications.
Position/Employer/Address
Name
Office Phone #
Home Phone #
Verification Statement
The information in the Application for Appointment as Superintendent of Schools is true, correct, and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I have answered all questions to the best of my
ability and I have not withheld any information that would unfavorably affect my application for
employment. I acknowledge that any misrepresentation or omission of any fact in my application,
resume, or any other materials, or during any interviews, may be the cause for my rejection from
employment or may result in my subsequent dismissal if I am hired.
__________________________________________________
Signature
________________________
Date
How did you find out about this vacancy? _____________________________________________________
Submission Deadline: April 18, 2013
Mail your completed application form, letter of interest, resume, letters of reference, copy
of current transcripts, evidence of certification, and all supporting materials to:
Avilla R-XIII School District
Attn: Scott Blake, Superintendent
PO Box 7
Avilla, MO 64833
The Avilla R-XIII School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Background Check and Information
In addition to the following information, a thorough background check may be made at the option of the School District.
If “Yes” is selected in response to any question, attach additional sheets and clearly identify as Background Check and
Information with a detailed explanation:
“Yes” answers to the following questions will not necessarily result in denial of an offer of employment. The board will
consider all the circumstances, including the date and nature of events that have led to the actions described below. Your
written explanation will assist the board in determining your eligibility and suitability for an offer of employment,
1. Have you ever been convicted of, admitted committing, pleaded no contest, or are you awaiting trial for any crime
(excluding only minor traffic violations that do not involve any allegations of alcohol, drugs or reckless driving)?
You must answer, “Yes” if true, even if the matter was later dismissed, deferred, reversed, or vacated. If you
answer “Yes,” you must provide dates of the proceedings, the name and address of the court where the
proceedings occurred, a statement of the accusation against you and the final disposition of the case(s).
__________ No
__________ Yes, attach a separate sheet for explanation
2. Have you had any civil charges previously or pending involving allegations of child abuse or spousal abuse? You
must answer, “Yes” if true, even if the matter was later dismissed, deferred, reversed, or vacated. If you answer
“Yes,” you must provide dates of the proceedings, the name and address of the court where the proceedings
occurred, a statement of the accusation against you and the final disposition of the case(s).
__________ No
__________ Yes, attach a separate sheet for explanation
3. Have you ever been dismissed (fired) from any job, or resigned at the request of or pressure from your employer,
or left employment while charges against you or an investigation of your behavior was pending? You must
answer “Yes” if true, even if the matter was later resolved with any form of settlement or severance agreement,
regardless of its terms. If you answer “Yes,” you must provide the date of termination or resignation and other
action concerning tenure reappointment or continuing contact denial and the name, address and telephone number
of the employer(s) and a statement of the alleged reasons for termination or resignation.
__________ No
__________ Yes, attach a separate sheet for explanation
4. Have you ever been refused tenure, reappointment or continuing contract from any employer? You must answer
“Yes” if true, even if the matter was later resolved with any form of settlement or severance agreement, regardless
of its terms. If you answer “Yes,” you must provide the date of termination or resignation and other action
concerning tenure reappointment or continuing contact denial and the name, address and telephone number of the
employer(s) and a statement of the alleged reasons for termination or resignation.
__________ No
__________ Yes, attach a separate sheet for explanation
5. Have you ever had any license or certificate of any kind (teaching certificate or other professional license)
revoked, suspended, or reprimanded, or have you in any way been sanctioned by or is any charge or complaint
now pending against you before any licensing, certification or other regulatory agency or body, public or private?
If you answer, “Yes,” you must provide the dates of proceedings, name, address and telephone number of the
agency or body where proceedings took place, a statement of the accusations against you, the final disposition
and/or status of the charge or complaint.
__________ No
__________ Yes, attach a separate sheet for explanation
6. Are you now being investigated for any alleged misconduct or other alleged grounds for discipline by any
licensing, certification or other regulatory body (teacher certification or otherwise) or by your current or any
previous employer? If you answer, “Yes,” you must provide the name, address and telephone number of the
employer or licensing body and statement of the accusation against you.
__________ No
__________ Yes, attach a separate sheet for explanation
7. Have you ever been involved, or are you currently involved, or do you anticipate involvement in litigation as
either the plaintiff/complainant or defendant/respondent?
__________ No
__________ Yes, attach a separate sheet for explanation
APPLICANT QUESTIONS
Name: ______________________________________ Social Security#: ____-___-_____
You may use additional pages if necessary.
Please write a brief response to the following questions:
1. Why have you chosen to apply for the administrator position at Avilla?
2. What student outcomes would you strive for as the Avilla administrator?
3. What are some strategies or programs that you would use to meet the student outcomes?
4.
What are some current issues or hurdles that schools are facing?
5. Write a brief autobiography focusing on the important people and events in your life.