INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE

CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR

AREA EDUCATION AGENCY 267
 

AEA 267, Cedar Falls, Iowa, is looking for a dynamic leader and service-oriented individual to serve as Chief Administrator effective July 1, 2010. 

The nine-member board is seeking candidates with high integrity, outstanding leadership qualities, a strong focus on student achievement, and a proven record as an educational leader.

Completed applications must be received no later than Monday, March 8.

The current base salary is approximately $174,140. While no range has been established for next year’s salary, the board will be offering a very competitive compensation package.

This vacancy is due to the retirement of Dr. Dean Meier.  Dean was the Chief Administrator for AEA 2 prior to the merger of AEAs 2, 6, and 7.  He has served successfully as Chief Administrator of AEA 267 for the past seven years.

Area Education Agencies are funded from federal-aid and state-aid payments; legislatively controlled property tax; federal, state and private grants; and tuition for classes. A nine-member board of directors is elected by local school boards to govern budget decisions. The chief administrator handles the daily operation of the agency's divisions, each of which is headed by a director. In addition to the main office in Cedar Falls, the agency also has main offices in Marshalltown and Clear Lake as well as nine special education sector offices located throughout the served area.

AEA 267 serves over 66,800 students including 60 public school districts and 25 non-public school districts. In addition, over 5,000 educators rely on AEA 267 for services in special education, school technology, media and instructional/curriculum support. The agency's service area reaches 18 counties and nearly 9,000 square miles.

Area Education Agency 267 provides support in the areas of quality instructional materials, curriculum planning, best practices in teaching and learning, safe and caring learning environment, appropriate educational opportunities for all learners, technology planning, professional development, assessment, special education, leadership development, and more.

The  mission of AEA 267 is to provide educational leadership, services and support to positively impact children, families and educators within the local schools it serves.

Please refer to the agency’s web site for more detailed information http://www.aea267.k12.ia.us.

WHY YOU SHOULD BE AN APPLICANT:

1. This is a tremendous opportunity for the right person—a chance to move an already great area education agency to even a higher level.
2. The merged AEA has been widely accepted and supported by local school districts.
3. There is a caring and outstanding staff already in place to help serve the needs of students.
4. AEA 267 has a nine-member board of directors who are experienced and dedicated to carrying out the mission of the agency.
5. Northeast Iowa is a great place to live and work—offering many notable attractions.
6. The board will be offering a very competitive compensation package.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

All application materials should be mailed to:

Dr. Gaylord Tryon, President
G. Tryon & Associates
PO Box 265
Johnston, Iowa           50131-0265
Telephone                  515-727-5807
Email                          gtryon@mchsi.com
Web Site                    http://www.gtryon.com

Applicants, and/or their designees, are asked not to contact members of the Board of Directors during this search process.

The application form is included on this web site.  Please note the five narrative questions on page four, Part H, of the application form.

In order to be considered for this position, your application materials must include and be presented in the following order (please do not staple, bind, or fold your application materials; please send everything on letter size paper and printed on one side only):

a.       letter of application

b.       resume’

c.       completed application form (including signatures)

d.       written response to the five narrative questions on page four

e.       maximum of five recent letters of recommendation regarding your professional work (preferably, at least two from your current employer)

f.        photocopy of college/university graduate transcripts

g.       copy of (or documented evidence of eligibility) a current Iowa school superintendent/AEA administrator endorsement—including your evaluator approval

APPROXIMATE TIMELINE—Chief Administrator

March 8                                              Application deadline; applications must be postmarked no later than March 8, 2010

March 26                                            Board selects 4-5 individuals for initial interviews

March 29                                            Initial interviews with the Board of Directors

                                                           (Board narrows the field to two finalists)

March 31 & April 1                            Two finalists interview with key stakeholder groups and Board of Directors

April 2                                                Target date to complete selection process

July 1, 2010                                        Start date for new Chief Administrator

APPROXIMATE TIMELINE—Assistant Chief Administrator

February 20                                        Advertise Assistant Chief Administrator opening

March 20                                            Application Deadline

April 6                                                 Board and new Chief Administrator select 4-5 individuals for initial interviews

April 8                                                 Initial interviews with the Board and new Chief Administrator

April 19 and 20                                   Two finalists interview with new Chief Administrator, key stakeholder groups, and Board of Directors

April 20                                               Target date to complete selection process

July 1, 2010                                         Start date for new Assistant Chief Administrator

G.Tryon And Associates
P.O. Box 265
Johnston, Iowa
50131-0265
phone 515-727-5807
fax 515-278-2672
email: gtryon@mchsi.com