The Board of Education of the Charles City Community School District, Charles City, Iowa,is seeking a highly qualified, fully certified, educational leader to serve as Superintendent ofSchools. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of theposition, July 1, 2024.

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development, has been engaged asthe consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Education inidentifying and screening the candidates.

Enrollment: 1,541 students

Location: 50 miles northwest of Waterloo, Iowa

The Qualifications:
The candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities essential for excellence ineducational leadership. The Board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one of the mostimportant decisions it will make. The Board developed the following desired characteristics.? Commitment - to the position, the district, and the community demonstrated byunwavering dedication to fulfilling their responsibilities, supporting the educationalmission and goals of the district, actively engaging with and serving the needs ofcommunity stakeholders, and recognizing that it takes a multi-year commitment tosuccessfully do this work.? Integrity - demonstrated by consistently adhering to ethical principles, demonstratinghonesty, fairness, and moral courage in decision-making, and upholding the trust andrespect of all stakeholders within the school community. Communication - demonstratedby the effective exchange of information, ideas, and feedback through various channels,facilitating collaboration, understanding, and alignment among stakeholders to supportthe educational mission and goals of the district.? Transparency - demonstrated by consistently providing accessible and comprehensiveinformation about decisions, processes, and actions taken within the school district,fostering trust, accountability, and inclusivity among all stakeholders.? Accountability - demonstrated by taking ownership of decisions and actions, beingtransparent about results, and consistently meeting established expectations to ensure theeffective stewardship of resources and the achievement of the district's objectives.? Collaborative Communicator - demonstrated by actively engaging with diversestakeholders, fostering inclusive decision-making processes, and leveraging collectiveexpertise to drive the district's goals and initiatives forward.? Visibility - demonstrated by actively engaging with the school community, beingaccessible, approachable, and present in various school and community events, meetings,and activities, to build relationships, foster trust, and demonstrate leadership presence.? Financial and Budget Skills - demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage fiscalresources, develop and oversee budgets, allocate funds strategically to meetorganizational priorities, and ensure accountability and compliance with financialregulations and best practices.? Visionary - demonstrated by the ability to inspire and lead innovative change,articulating a clear and compelling vision for the future of the district, and proactivelyidentifying opportunities to enhance educational outcomes and meet evolving needswithin the school community.

Search Timeline:? Closing date for applications: April 7, 2024 (11:30 p.m. central time)? Board of Education selects finalists to interview: April 8, 2024? Possible Semi-finalists interviews with the Board of Education: May 1, 2024? Interviews with the Board of Education: May 6, 2024? Selection of new Superintendent: May 6, 2024? Start date: July 1, 2024

Contact information:McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.11725 Arbor Street, Suite 220Omaha, NE 68144888-375-4814Email: apps@macnjake.com

School Website: charlescityschools.org

Lead Consultant: Stephen F. Murley s_murley@macnjake.com

Apply to www.macnjake.com

It is the policy of the Charles City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color,national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexualorientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and itsemployment practices.