Administrator

External Candidates

Please select "Employment" from the Blaine SD website at: http://www.blainesd.org for information and instructions on how to apply for positions in our district using the FastTrack Application Process. (Internal applicants should log into Skyward before applying through FastTrack).

Please be sure to attach the following items to your FastTrack application:

1.Letter of Interest, addressing the General Responsibilities and Essential Functions listed below

2.Current Resume

3.Three (3) current letters of reference addressing your qualifications and skills in relation to the position.

4.Transcripts of all college/university work (copies accepted)

All candidates will be notified of their status after the position has been filled. All application materials will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those applicants judged to best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the district for an interview. The interview process may require a demonstration of knowledge and/or skills. Selection of the successful candidate will be made following interviews. In the event the person hired leaves for any reason during their first sixty days, the district may fill the vacancy from the field of applicants for this position.

Please address questions of the Human Resources Office at (360) 332-0717. Office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm weekdays.

Conditions of Employment

• Are you a citizen or do you have a visa which permits you to work in the United States?
• Are you willing to submit to a criminal history background check? The record check shall include a fingerprint check with a cost borne by the employee.
• I authorize the District to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational, or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information for any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information.
• I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information, including omissions, in my application or interview(s) may result in dismissal at any time during my period of employment with Blaine Public Schools. I understand also that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check and approval of the Blaine School District Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of Blaine School District.

General Questions

• Please describe your ability to communicate effectively with District staff and the general public using tact, courtesy, and good judgement.

• If you are a current District employee, do you authorize the hiring committee to review your personnel file?

• Have you ever been dismissed or discharged from a job, or have you separated from employment in order to avoid discipline or discharge? If so, please explain.

• If you answered yes to question 3, please explain

• Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Are you currently employed?

• If you answered yes to question 6, may we contact your current employer?

• Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with reasonable accomodation?

• Briefly describe your philosophy of education.

• What personal characteristics define an excellent administrator?

• Please describe your leadership style.

• Please describe your preferred method of giving and receiving feedback.

• Give an example of how you have impacted student achievement in a positive manner.

• Describe what you envision to be your role as a new member on a leadership team.

• From your point of view, how important is technology in education? What technology-related skills can you contribute to a school district?

• Please describe any special training or qualifications related to the position for which you are applying.

Applicant Instructions

Please select "Employment" from the Blaine SD website at: http://www.blainesd.org for information and instructions on how to apply for positions in our district using the FastTrack Application Process. (Internal applicants should log into Skyward before applying through FastTrack).

Please be sure to attach the following items to your FastTrack application:

1.Letter of Interest, addressing the General Responsibilities and Essential Functions listed below

2.Current Resume

3.Three (3) current letters of reference addressing your qualifications and skills in relation to the position.

4.Transcripts of all college/university work (copies accepted)

All candidates will be notified of their status after the position has been filled. All application materials will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those applicants judged to best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the district for an interview. The interview process may require a demonstration of knowledge and/or skills. Selection of the successful candidate will be made following interviews. In the event the person hired leaves for any reason during their first sixty days, the district may fill the vacancy from the field of applicants for this position.

Please address questions of the Human Resources Office at (360) 332-0717. Office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm weekdays.

Benefits

Benefits offered "GENERALLY" include paid holidays, paid leave, paid vacation, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accidental death & disability insurance, long term disability insurance, retirement plan, health savings account contributions, etc.

Please see the attached Job Description (link to the PDF is at the top of this page) for a detailed description of the benefits offered with this position. Some benefits are only available to employees working a minimum number of hours annually, or may be prorated based on total days or hours worked.

This is a non-represented position, and contracts will be negotiated on an individual basic.

Attachments

Letter of Interest*

Resume*

Letter of Recommendation*

Letter of Recommendation 2*

Letter of Recommendation 3*

Transcripts*

Transcript 2

WA Administrative Certificate

Other Certificate

Other 1 (Optional)

Other 2

Other 3

References

Administrator Reference Questions: 0 of 5 external references required.