ABOUT THE PALOUSE SCHOOL DISTRICTThe Palouse School District is a small, rural district located in central Whitman County. We serve students in both our elementary and high schools and partner with the Garfield School District to provide middle school education. Our community is deeply supportive of our schools and truly values education.We are seeking a superintendent who understands the strong local ties our school maintains and who brings the enthusiasm needed to help our district grow.PALOUSESCHOOL DISTRICTPalouse School District is seeking a part-time Superintendent. BOARD OF DIRECTORSJess Smith | Trisha Johnson| Shealyn Holbrook| Jaimie Slocum| Vanessa Moore DETAILSLocation: Palouse, WashingtonEnrollment: 180 students, serving PK-12Salary: Range of $75,000-$85,000 for 0.5 FTE/130 day position. The position is currently posted as a 0.5 FTE superintendent role. However, the district may consider alternative configurations depending on candidate qualifications and district needs.GARFIELD-PALOUSE COOPERATIVEPalouse School District is a small, rural district in Whitman County, serving students in grades PK-12 across three schools.As part of the Garfield-Palouse Cooperative, Palouse School District #301 and Garfield School District #302 partner to provide enhanced, local educational opportunities for the communities of Garfield and Palouse in southeastern Washington while keeping strong roots in their hometown schools. The building in Garfield serves Garfield Elementary School (grades P-5) and the Cooperative Garfield-Palouse Middle School (grades 6-8). The building in Palouse serves Palouse Elementary School (grades P-5) and the Cooperative Garfield-Palouse High School (grades 9-12).For more information, visit www.garpal.net QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONSWe expect to find someone who: APPLICATION Applications and all inquiries should be addressed solely to: NEWESD 101, 4202 S. Regal St. Spokane, WA 99223, Attention: Superintendent Robert Roettger Kassidy Probert and Mick Miller, Assistant Superintendents Address: NEWESD 101, 4202 S. Regal St., Spokane, WA 99223Work: 509.789.3564 Cell: 208.413.3108 Email: kprobert@esd101.neMarch 20, 2026 Application deadlineMarch 23-26, 2026 Screening/reference checksMarch 30-April 3, 2026 Interview processApril 6, 2026 Announce selectionJuly 1, 2026 New Superintendent beginsThe Palouse School District Board of Directors reserves the right to consider any candidate until a Superintendent is hired. Palouse School District is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.SEARCH CALENDAR (tentative)• Cover letter of interest• Current resume• Three current letters of reference• Copy of administrator certificate, or proof of eligibility to obtain one.• Understands the needs of a small, rural school district. • Has prior experience with a cooperative disrict (preferred). • Places student's learning and safety first. • Has prior successful experience as a school administrator.• Has knowledge of P-5 and 9-12 curriculum and best practices in order to lead administrative, certificated, and classified staff in their efforts toward school improvement. • Has an open and collaborative leadership style that fosters a sense of teamwork, common purpose and ability to resolve conflicts. • Has a willingness to delegate management tasks as appropriate and hold self and others accountable for high-quality results.• Holds a Master's degree in educational administration; superintendent certificate preferred. • Values the experience of the staff.• Builds partnerships with families and community. • Has high degree of integrity, honesty and diplomacy. • Has strong written communication skills used to unite students, staff and community members. • Has familiarity with legislative issues, school finance, federal and state grants, and ensures that all funding opportunities are pursued. • Has a willingness to oversee maintenance of grounds and buildings. • Collaborates with the NEWESD 101-contracted Business Manager to ensure responsible management of district funds.