Superintendent – Roseville, CA

Job Description

The Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District Board of Trustees presents an invitation to apply for the position of
Superintendent

The District

Steeped in a rich tradition of excellence, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District (DCJESD) has been serving students and families for nearly 140-years. What makes our District special is the partnership between families, community, and educators – each committed to preparing students to become active and responsible citizens in a diverse society.  

Our award-winning elementary school campuses value diverse learning styles, provide rich experiences for all learners, and nurture self-esteem, character development, and lifelong learning. Focusing on the whole child, our talented and dedicated staff provides a caring, engaging and challenging educational experience for every student, every day.  

Our highly acclaimed K-8 and middle school campuses are uniquely designed to support the physical, social and emotional needs of our young preteens, and teenagers and offer courses that support an exciting and vibrant environment offering hands-on learning with state-of-the-art technology.

The Community

The district proudly serves the communities of Antelope, Dry Creek and Roseville in Northern California. A short drive will take you to the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills, Folsom Lake, California’s Gold Country. skiing, wine tasting, hiking, rafting, and a visit to San Francisco or Lake Tahoe, are all within an easy day trip. Yosemite is four hours away. Enjoy more than 80 parks and recreation facilities, and more than 35 miles of paved off-street trails winding through beautiful open space preserves. The climate is ideal for year-round outdoor activities. Summers are warm, dry, and predictable with high temperatures averaging in the low 90s. Winters are short with cooler and wetter weather, with daytime highs averaging in the 50s. The broader community is recognized as one of the top places to live in the U.S. and among the safest regions in the nation. A long history of outstanding schools, a variety of neighborhoods and housing choices, and a welcoming small town feel make the area a desirable place to work and raise a family.

The Position

The Board of Trustees of Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District invite qualified leaders committed to building a community of learners where all students are challenged to meet their full potential socially, emotionally, and academically to apply. The Board has prioritized safe and secure school environments where effective educational programs and instructional practices meet the diverse needs and interests of all students and families. In representing the district, the new superintendent will become an integral part of all the three communities, promote unity, focus collective efforts on strategic goals, and build upon existing community partnerships to enrich learning opportunities and maximize community support. The superintendent is also responsible for oversight of all district operations, including the efficient use of all district facilities and funding to support desired learning outcomes.

Selection Criteria

The following criteria represent standards to be used in the evaluation of applications in the selection process in addition to desired qualities and characteristics our search firm, HYA, will identify through a stakeholder engagement process resulting in a Leadership Profile Report (LPR). The LPR will be presented to the Board and posted to the district’s website following the engagement phase of the search process in early May.

Application Requirements (Please see application link below.)

All applications will be held strictly confidential. Each applicant is requested to follow the procedures listed below. Those applicants needing additional information should contact one of the HYA Associates (see below).

All application materials are to be uploaded to the Frontline application platform (see link below).

1. Cover Letter (3-page maximum) stating reasons for interest in the district and superintendent position.
2. Resume or C.V.
3. A completed application form (available in the online platform)
4. Four (4) current letters of professional references describing the applicant’s performance in previously held positions.

Online Application Link and Timeline

Application Deadline: May 9, 2025; 4:00p.m. PST
Application Link: https://hyasearch.com/job/superintendent-roseville-ca/
Announcement of appointment: Late May 2025 TBD
Superintendent contract begins: July 1, 2025

Confidential Inquiries Please Contact

Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates, Search Consultants:
Kristine McDuffy, 360-391-4934, kristinemcduffy@hyasearch.com
John Bash, 360-269-8224, johnbash@hyasearch.com

Contract/Compensation

The Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District Board of Trustees will negotiate a competitive salary and benefit package with the selected candidate based upon experience and qualifications. The board intends to offer a multi-year contract. It is the candidate’s responsibility to provide the district with employment eligibility and verification of citizenship in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

The Dry Creek JESD does not discriminate on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.