Superintendent – Union Grove, WI

Job Description

Yorkville Joint #2 (PK-8) School District, Union Grove, WI
Part Time Position (.4 FTE to .6 FTE) 

 The Yorkville Joint #2 School District is seeking a part-time (.4 to .6 FTE – pending candidates’ qualifications, experience, and flexibility) educational leader to serve as superintendent. Preferred applicants to have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a superintendent. Experience may be from outside WI. Must be DPI Licensed in the state of WI. The total salary compensation range for this position (including all benefits) is: $120,000 to $140,000. The salary/contract structure will be negotiated with the Board. 

The school district serves approximately 450 students. The Yorkville Joint #2 School District covers 29 square miles and is located in central Racine County in Southeastern Wisconsin, serving the communities of Yorkville, Raymond, and Dover. Yorkville is approximately a 30-minute drive to Milwaukee (28 miles) and Racine (23 miles). An hour and a half drive to Madison (82 miles) and a 60-minute drive to Chicago (73 miles). The district includes Pre-kindergarten through 8th grade on a single campus. The Yorkville Joint #2 School District offers small class sizes, an involved community, and a strong music department. Yorkville received a score of 80.2, which placed the school district in the Exceeds Expectations category, on the most recent DPI Report Card.

The District successfully passed $12.1M capital and $900k recurring operating referendums in April 2023. We addressed aging facility needs, HVAC and mechanical updates, and Educational Adequacy & Site Improvements over the past 2 summers. 

OUR MISSION: Cultivating Learners and Inspiring Futures Together

OUR VISION: The Model of Educational Excellence in Southeastern Wisconsin

OUR BELIEFS AND COMMITMENTS:

1. We believe individuals are unique and learn in different ways, and at different rates.
2. We believe in being flexible, open-minded, and creative.
3. We believe students, families, school staff, and community members share responsibility for developing academically, socially, and behaviorally responsible citizens.
4. We believe all should take pride in their role; commit to excellence; and demonstrate compassion, empathy, and respect.
5. We believe established goals will promote personal excellence and a healthy sense of self.
6. We believe educational excellence goes beyond academic achievement.
7. We believe there is value in diversity and inclusion, and having the opportunity to learn from those who are different from yourself.
8. We believe problem-solving, critical thinking, risk-taking, and decision-making skills are components of a quality education.
9. We believe in accountability and transparency.

PILLARS: The following four Pillars organize our continuous improvement work at the District and at the school level over the long term.

• Student Development
• Financial and Operational Accountability
• Community Engagement
• Staff Development

PLEASE INCLUDE IN YOUR FRONTLINE APPLICATION:

1. Cover letter stating:

• • Specific and detailed interest in the Yorkville superintendent position
  • Qualifications for the position

1. Full resume/vitae
2. Three current letters of recommendation
3. Contact information of three additional references different than the recommendation letters

For questions regarding the Superintendent search process and timeline contact:

Mike Richie, Vice President, Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
Email: mikerichie@hyasearch.com

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