Superintendent of Schools

Sigourney Community School District – Superintendent of Schools

The Sigourney Board of Education will begin its search for the next executive leader of the Sigourney Community School District. The Board will begin the selection and hiring process immediately.

It is the Board’s preference to secure an operational sharing agreement with a highly qualified and effective superintendent currently serving within a regional school district or local education agency (LEA). However, the Board will also consider applications from licensed superintendent candidates who are not presently serving in a sharing arrangement.

Job Description

Mr. Kevin Hatfield, Superintendent of Schools, Sigourney Community School District, will lead the recruiting and hiring process for the Board. The process will include timeline development, posting and marketing materials, recruitment, interviewing and input, screening, compensation parameters, hiring, and onboarding support.  kevin.hatfield@sigourneyschools.com

Mrs. Melissa Sellers, Human Resource, Sigourney Community School District, will assist with search material preparation and communication needs.  missy.sellers@sigourneyschools.com

• Position Type: Administration/Superintendent / Location: Sigourney, Iowa
• Salary: Shared: $150,000 - $180,000/Non-Shared: $120,000 - $140,000
  *commensurate with experience and education
• Date Posted: 12-12-2025
• Letter of Interest & Application Materials: 12-12-25 – 01-07-26
• A letter of interest should be sent to Mr. Kevin Hatfield, Superintendent, SCSD
• Full application information can be found on the TeachIowa website.
• Please include: Resume, 3 letters of reference / all licensure information.
• Closing Date: 01-07-2026, 4:00 PM / Date Available: 07/01/2026

Interview, Selection, and Hiring Timeline: Timeline is subject to change pending weather conditions, availability for full stakeholder input, candidate availability, and additional Board input.

December 12 - January 7        Application Period

December 12 - January 7        Stakeholder Survey Open

January 8 - January 13           Board Finalizes Candidates for Interviews

January 26  – February 6        Stakeholder Interviews with Candidates

February 9 – February 13        Board Formal Interviews of Finalists

February 16 - February 27       Contract Finalized / Legal Review Complete

March 11, 2026                        Board Recommendation of Approval

Salary : $150,000 - $180,000