Jeff McFarland
Gualala,CA
Summary
Seven years as Superintendent/Principal. Twelve years teaching. Member of the Superintendent Advisory Council for CSBA. CRSPA and SSDA contributing member for six years. SPED Director, ELPAC Director, NCSOE Mentor, Site Council manager. Many years of experience with facilities improvement, including the highest passing rate for a GO Bond in CA in 2022. As an Administrator, my goal is to create a learning environment that is conducive to active, engaged learning. I strive to be evidence-based, facilitate a positive culture that highlights collaboration, team-building, effective instruction, creates a safe space for learning, and makes the educational experience fun. Skilled Superintendent offering seven years of experience leading district communication and operations to support the rural students and community. Expert coordinator between teams, vendors, families and professionals. Efficient problem-solver to keep the district in excelling and on budget.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent/ Principal
Horicon Elementary School
07.2017 - Current
- Managing and running the school in all administrative capacities including, but not limited to, ESSR UPK and ELOP Grant writer and compliance chief, Human Resources Director, Special Education Director, Educational Services Director, Instructional Technology and Curriculum Director, Principal, and Superintendent
- District Negotiator.
Lead Teacher
Horicon Elementary School
06.2013 - 06.2017
- Teaching all subjects, 6th-8th grades
- Teacher-in-charge (administrator when the principal is off campus)
- Union Negotiator
- Union Representative to the school board
- Physical Fitness and CAASPP testing coordinator.
Lead Teacher
Kashia Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2013
- Teaching all subject areas K-8 in an all-inclusive one-room schoolhouse
- Day-to-day discipline and emotional support
- School representative on the Site Council, School Board, Tribal Water Board, and Tribal Council
- Managed the free school lunch program, the GED program at Kashia, and all community outreach programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CAMasters of Education - Education
University Of Phoenix
Administrative Services Credential - School Administration
North Coast School of Education
Skills
- Digital media support for education
- Business Planning
- Data Analysis
- Community Relations
- Contract Management
- Financial Administration
- ESL/ ELL cultural transition and integration endorsement
- State Standardized Testing (CAASPP) administrator
- Developed testing/project-supported lessons to correspond with California Standards of Excellence
- Designed theory-accepted course recovery for failing/ troubled students
- Individualized lessons based on student needs and deficiencies
- Created culturally accepting environments
- District Physical Fitness coordinator and administrator
- Induction Support provider/ mentor for new teachers
- GO Bond experienced administrator
- Emergency Preparedness Specialist and Safety Plan writer
- Twelve years of successful negotiations
- Fiscal Planning
- Policy Development
- Program Implementation
- Continuous Improvement
- Employee Discipline
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Management
- Leadership Development
- Performance Improvements
- Relationship Building
- Educational Leadership
- Labor Relations
- Relationship Building and Management
- School Administration
- Instructional Design
- Standardized Testing
- Public Speaking
- Community Engagement
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Key Decision Making
- Stakeholder Communication
- Presentations
Certification
Single Subject Teaching Credential- Social Science- Clear
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - Clear
Administrative Services Credential- Clear
Timeline
Superintendent/ Principal
Horicon Elementary School
07.2017 - Current
Lead Teacher
Horicon Elementary School
06.2013 - 06.2017
Lead Teacher
Kashia Elementary School
09.2010 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University, Northridge
Masters of Education - Education
University Of Phoenix
Administrative Services Credential - School Administration
North Coast School of Education
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