Duties
Candidates will be evaluated on their professional merits and successful experience that demonstrates a good match for the district with emphasis on the following. The Superintendent/Principal of our district should be an educational leader who:
• acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.
• advocates, nurtures, and sustains a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
• promotes the success of every student by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared by all stakeholders.
• ensures the management of the organization, operation and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.
• collaborates with faculty and community members, responds to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizes community resources.
• has proven abilities in human relations and communications.
• has the ability to maximize financial and human resources in support of educational programs in the district.
Salary/Benefits
It is anticipated the total compensation package will be regionally competitive and based on successful experience and education.
Additional Notes
Grayville Community Unit School District #1 is located primarily in White and Edwards counties, just off of Interstate 64. GCUSD #1 offers educational opportunities for 279 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grades in two separate buildings at one location. Wells Elementary houses students in grades Preschool through 5th grade and the cafeteria, which operates National School Lunch/Breakfast programs staffed by two full-time district cooks. Preschool is a full-day program for children ages three and four with separate transportation provided.
Grayville Junior High/H.S. operates on a traditional period schedule and is departmentalized by content areas. The district is in close proximity to both Frontier Community College (FCC) in Fairfield and Wabash Valley College (WVC) in Mt. Carmel allowing high school students the opportunity to take courses or participate in programs working towards certification on campus. Grayville H.S. also works closely with FCC & WVC to provide dual credit course opportunities, as well as online courses for high school academics. The district continues to offer a nationally recognized agricultural education program and FFA club at the Sr. High School.
Grayville Schools offer extracurricular opportunities for students, which enhance student learning outside of the classroom. Currently, students in grades 5-8 are eligible to participate in basketball, baseball, cheer, softball, volleyball, track, and cross country sports. Scholastic Bowl and band are also offered to junior high students.
High school sports offered are basketball, baseball, cheer, softball, volleyball, track, and cross country. Other extracurriculars for high school students to join are Scholastic Bowl, Band, Choir, Beta Club, Drama, National Honor Society, and Student Council. The district also employs an art teacher.
After-school tutoring is offered free of charge twice a week for any students in grades K-12 requesting extra help, and transportation is provided for it also.
We currently own and operate our own transportation services running two regular routes and one special education route daily. The district also owns a multifunctional activity bus and vans for PreK and extracurricular needs.
In Addition, Grayville CUSD #1 is a member of the Wabash and Ohio Valley Special Education Cooperative (WOVSED), the Ohio and Wabash Valley Regional Vocational System (OWVRVS) and a member of the regional Office of Education #20. Alternative school and truancy intervention programs are operated by the WOVSED and ROE #20 and can be used if students qualify for services.
The GCUSD Faculty & Staff are all certified in their areas and are dedicated to providing a quality education for our community. The community strongly supports and takes great pride in the school district.
Parents are welcomed and encouraged to be active supporters of their children through volunteering or becoming members of the Herd PTO and/or Sports Boosters organizations.
How to Apply
Email the following documents to Board President, Stephanie Hatcher - shatcher@gcusd.com. Materials may also be mailed to Stephanie Hatcher, 202 East Mill St., Grayville, IL 62844.
1. A formal letter of application indicating your desire to be a candidate for this position
2. A formal resume that includes a summary of achievements in all education positions, educational vision and goals, personal leadership philosophy, and reasons for interest in this position
3. At least three recent letters of reference dated within the last three years
4. Copies of transcripts from each college or university attended
5. Copy of Professional Educator License from the Illinois State Board of Education