Screening of applications will begin in late December and/or early January, with the Board of Directors interviewing those candidates deemed most qualified in late January. The candidate chosen will be encouraged to begin employment as soon as possible and no later than July 1, 2010.
The Board of Directors is seeking an educational leader to be Heartland's next chief administrator who possesses these attributes and skills:
- Can articulate and rally support for the organization's mission, vision and values.
- Knows how to maintain positive relationships with the Board, staff and member districts.
- Can lead a large complex agency.
- Understands special education and the special needs of students.
- Understands the service role of intermediate agencies.
- Is an excellent communicator and an effective team leader.
- Is committed to high standards for leadership behavior, operations and student learning.
- Is open, honest, caring and collaborative.
