CUES Executive Director

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CUES Executive Director

The Board of Directors for Central Utah Educational Services (CUES) is seeking a qualified individual
to serve as the Executive Director for the Regional Education Service Agency (RESA). CUES serves
Tintic Juab North Sanpete Piute Sevier South Sanpete and Wayne School Districts. Please review
the following information regarding the position.

The Executive Director of Central Utah Educational Services will:

1. Execute all directives decisions and policies established by the CUES Board.

2. Work with the Board to determine the needs of the regional educational community.

3. Establish strategic goals and indicators that meet the needs of CUES. On an annual basis the
Executive Director will update the Board on the progress made toward the goals to reflect
the extensive involvement of CUES education stakeholders input and recommendations from
CUES staff and active participation by the CUES Board.

4. Provide leadership in developing initiatives and projects that achieve strategic plan goals and
objectives and overseeing the accompanying organizational and financial actions.

5. Present an annual budget for review and approval by the CUES Board that reflects the
established strategic planning goals as well as the best current estimates for available
revenues and expenses.

6. Communicate effectively with the CUES Board as to the organizational operational and
programmatic status relevant emerging opportunities and all other important factors that
may influence the districts in the CUES region.

7. Represent CUES effectively in appropriate statewide regional and national organizations
and collaborations related to educational issues such as Utah Instructional Media
Consortium the Utah Rural Schools Association the Utah Education Association the Utah
Education and Telehealth Network and the Association of Educational Service Agencies.

8. Manage the CUES Mental and Behavioral Health Grant from HB 373 and coordinate student
therapy services with Central Utah Counseling Center.

9. Act as the program director for the Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License
(APPEL) in the CUES Region.

10. Manage the endorsement programs such as Social Studies ESL STEM Educational
Technology and Elementary Science.

In providing administrative leadership to the CUES staff the Executive Director will:

1. Provide leadership to inspire a team that works effectively and cooperatively together.

2. Assume responsibility for the recruitment employment regular performance review and
when necessary release of CUES personnel subject to applicable personnel policies.

3. Work to assess and maintain competitiveness of the overall salary structure within CUES.

4. Encourage staff professional development and training and assist CUES staff in relating their
specialized work to the broader goals and objectives of CUES.

5. Maintain a current working knowledge of significant developments and trends in education
educational technology evaluation classroom instruction and professional development.

6. Maintain a positive collaborative organizational climate to attract retain and motivate a
diverse staff of highly qualified creative people.

In providing budgetary and financial leadership the Executive Director will:

1. Work with Sevier District as the fiscal agent of CUES to assure that sound financial practices
including reporting and compliance are developed and followed.

2. Work with the CUES Board to prepare and submit an annual budget for approval.

3. Ensure that CUES operates within the limits of its annual budget and that proper
procurement and financial and purchasing policies are followed.

4. Oversee the preparation of official correspondence and execute all required legal documents
and reports.

5. Assure that CUES staff maintain official records and documents and ensure compliance with
all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

6. Encourage collaboration between CUES the Utah State Board of Education the Utah
Education and Telehealth Network and other applicable agencies.

In leading strategic communications activities the Executive Director will:

1. Oversee the CUES staff to assure that the activities of CUES and its services goals and
noteworthy activities and achievements are effectively communicated to CUESs
stakeholders other governmental and educational partners and the general public at large.

2. Establish and maintain strong and cooperative working relationships with public education
higher education library state government and other educational community groups and
organizations.

3. Represent CUES and effectively communicate the mission services goals and objectives of
CUES to stakeholders Utah state government leaders technology organizations and the
legislature.

4. Work closely with the CUES Board to determine key legislative issues as outlined by the Utah
School Superintendents Association the Utah School Boards Association and the Utah
Association of School Business Officials the Utah Rural Schools Association and the Joint
Legislative Committee.

5. Establish a productive relationship with the state representatives and state senators elected
to represent the school districts in the CUES region. Work closely with lawmakers to bring
about legislative action to benefit all students in the Utah public school system.

6. Work with United States Congress members and the United States Department of Education
to advocate for the needs of Utah students.

7. Work effectively with the other three RESAs in Utah.

8. Build a collaborative effort between the seven school districts in the CUES region to best meet
the educational needs of all stakeholders.

9. Provide leadership in the planning scheduling advertising and the on-site facilitation of the
annual Utah Rural School Association conference.

10. Actively pursue federal state and foundation-based grants to enhance the educational
mission of CUES and the mission of districts and schools in the region.

Qualifications

A minimum of a masters degree in Education Public Administration with experience with
networks personalized competency-based learning curriculum behavioral and mental health
services or a related field and at least five years of progressively increasing experience in
personnel and project management are required. Preference will be awarded to those who have
school administration experience exhibited skills in anticipatory vision innovation analysis
problem solving negotiation mediation and collaboration.

Recognized experience in educational technology distance learning telecommunications and/or
information technology systems are preferred. Demonstrated well-developed oral and written
communications skills are required to successfully interact with a wide variety of people in distinct
settings. Past experience of working effectively with K-12 public schools or school districts
educational institutions governance bodies and/or state legislative bodies is preferred.

Salary and Benefits
Starting Salary $110000.00 to $125000.00 or commensurate to experience
Vacation Days
URS Retirement
PEHP Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Cell Phone Stipend
Vehicle provided for work related travel

Application

Apply at and complete the full application

1. Philosophy of Education and Learning
2. Resume or Education Vitae
3. Transcripts
4. References (minimum of 3)
5. Letters of Recommendation (minimum of 3)
6. Utah Teaching and Administrative License
7. Applications are due January 2 or until filled 2026 at 3:00 PM
8. Screening January 6 2026
9. Interviews January 16 2026

Direct all questions to CUES Board Chair Superintendent Greg Thornock

Required Experience:

Director