The five member Hydaburg School District Board of Education is seeking a superintendent following the resignation of Mr. Don Johnson who has served as the superintendent for the past two years. Hydaburg is located on the southwest coast of Prince of Wales Island, 45 air miles northwest of Ketchikan. Applicants are being sought from candidates who have successful experience as a school and/or district administrator. It is anticipated that the salary will be $85,000 (DOE) with an attractive fringe benefit package.

For an application send or email a letter of interest and resume to the Association of Alaska School Boards, 1111 West 9th Street, Juneau, AK 99801, 907-586-1083. The application is available on-line at aasb.org. Email correspondence should be addressed to lmiller@aasb.org. Bruce Johnson is serving as the AASB search consultant.

The Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) is conducting the search. Closing date for receipt of all application material is April 25. On April 28 the Board will review all applications and select the finalists. The successful candidates will be invited to Hydaburg for on-site interviews at the Boards expense on May 12 and 13.

The following items must accompany all applications: a completed application (available on line) and cover letter, a confidential placement file including academic transcripts, a minimum of three confidential AASB reference forms primarily from board members and/or individuals who have supervised the candidate (available on line), current resume, transcripts, and certificate copy. Candidates who do not possess an Alaska Type B Certificate with a superintendent endorsement should begin the process with the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development.

The Board of Education recognizes that selecting the superintendent is one of the most important decisions it will likely make and is seeking a candidate that can help the Board meet the needs of students and the mission of the district.

The mission of the Hydaburg School District is to provide the opportunity and the tools for every student to reach their individual goals through a quality education and within a safe learning environment.

The Board is committed to a selection process that is fair and open to all qualified candidates. Priority will be given to candidates whose experience and background closely matches the following characteristics.


Professional Experience - Qualifications

• Hold, or be able to obtain, a Type B administrative certificate with a superintendent endorsement in the State of Alaska.
• Successful experience as an educational leader with experience at the principal and/or district level.

• Deeply engage the community in the education of students.
• Provide ongoing, proactive communication with the Board and the community.
• Assist the Board in the renewal of their Policy Manual.
• Build a team of qualified individuals committed to meeting the needs of all students.

Hydaburg is located on the southwest coast of Prince of Wales Island, 45 air miles northwest of Ketchikan. Hydaburg is located in a beautiful setting on the coast and is the largest Haida village in Alaska. Residents maintain a subsistence and commercial fishing lifestyle.

Hydaburg has a fishing-based economy with many residents holding commercial fishing permits. The first fish processing plant opened in 1927, and three other canneries operated through the 1930s. The Haida Corp. maintains a substantial timber holding, although logging was suspended in 1985 due to a decline in the timber market.   

The State owns and operates a seaplane base in Hydaburg with a FAA-designated approach. Scheduled flights from Hydaburg connect in Ketchikan. An emergency heliport is also available. The City owns a dock and small boat harbor. A road leads to Craig, Klawock and Hollis, where the Inter-Island ferry arrives and departs daily. Barges from Seattle deliver goods to Prince of Wales Island.

Prince of Wales Island is dominated by a cool, moist, maritime climate. Average summer temperatures range from 49 to 63; winter temperatures average from 32 to 42. Average annual precipitation is 120 inches, including 40 inches of snow

  
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The Hydaburg School District is situated in the heart of the Alaska wilderness with well tended homes and gardens. Bountiful resources are readily available from both land and sea. Given the location, hunting and fishing contribute greatly to the diet of Hydaburg residents. An active salmon stream is located in the heart of Hydaburg.
The teaching staff is comprised of many seasoned educators with a few newcomers arriving each year. Students are enthusiastic and generally continue their post-secondary schooling following graduation from high school. The Board is hopeful that the district will receive a boost in enrollment given the current student population attending the Head-Start preschool program. The school staff and Board are particularly proud of the master scuba program being offered the only public school in Alaska to have such a diving program.
The road system on Prince of Wales is extensive, allowing teachers and students to utilize the rich outdoor laboratory so readily accessible.

The superintendent, supported by the business manager/administrative assistant, serves as the districts only administrator.

Jolene Edenshaw, President
Gloria Frank
Sandra Peele
Dorinda Sanderson
Paul Washington