See JOB POSTING.
We actually came across this looking for the job posting for any other administrative position in the District. We hadn't heard much about what was going on with the position. There is nothing listed on the district website for the Truman position and any other open principal positions. So it took a Google search of "truman high school principal job opening" to find something.
Good to see that the District conducted a national search for arguably its "flagship" high school. Hopefully the Board made a decision at their meeting on Tuesday.
According to the job posting, the successful candidate for this position will be:
- Experienced in building leadership.
- Have demonstrated the improvement of student achievement using data to drive the development of a successful building improvement plan.
- Have experience and expertise in staff evaluation, student discipline, and building management.
- Display the following leadership characteristics: approachable to all in the school community, ability to create and maintain a positive school climate to facilitate teaching and learning, and ability to implement systems by which to hold staff members accountable.
- Ability to be fully certified in Missouri as a high school principal.
And of course, the candidate must be willing to establish residency within the District.
You know - maybe there isn't a town small enough in Kansas to not get the word of what a dysfunctional place this is right now. Anyone worth their weight in West Side Cafe french fried would do a little research behind the school and district and have second thoughts. Oh - and whoever it is, they better be good or it will not end well for them; Barr is a tough act to follow.
ReplyDeleteNew Administrator Announced for Truman High School
ReplyDeleteDavid Gordon has been selected as principal of Truman High School. He comes to Truman with 33 years of experience in education, most recently serving as principal at Lexington High School in Lexington, Nebraska. Gordon received his Bachelor’s Degree from Huron College in South Dakota, and his Master’s in Education Administration from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
“It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I am the high school principal of Truman, a school with a rich history of successful academics and activities,” said Gordon.
Gordon added that he is excited to lead the Truman High School faculty in the use of Missouri’s Common Core State Standards, and the use of technology within all classrooms and subject areas. He has high expectations for students to excel as they pursue their choice of college, career, technical education, the military or the workforce.
Gordon is married to Dr. Tammy Gordon, who has her degree in Educational Leadership and Curriculum/Instruction. They have two children and grandchildren living in Nebraska. Their son is an eight year veteran in education and their daughter is a recent graduate from nursing school with an emphasis in surgery.
Gordon will move to Independence in July to get a head start for the 2013-2014 school year.
http://www.isdschools.org/2013/06/14/new-administrator-announced-for-truman-high-school/
He is friends with the new deputy superintendent......connected.
ReplyDeleteHow do they know each other? That seems a bit far-fetched. The new guy from Liberal has basically spent his whole life in SE Kansas. Not sure where these guys' paths would have crossed.
DeleteIn reading #4 of the criteria, I'm reminded of the phrase, "Do as I say; not as I do".
ReplyDeleteWonder how he can be certified in Missouri after 33years in Nebraska?? The magic of DESE.
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