What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lakeview Community Schools, Columbus, NE - Superintendent position at McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.?
Position Description for Lakeview Community Schools, Columbus, Nebraska
The Board of Education for Lakeview Community Schools, Columbus, Nebraska is seeking a highly qualified, fully certified, educational leader to serve as Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position, July 1, 2025.
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development, has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Education in identifying and screening the candidates.
Enrollment: 1,052
Location: 90 miles west of Omaha
The Qualifications
The candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership. The Board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one of the most important decisions it will make. The Board of Education seeks a Superintendent who possesses the following leadership and personal qualities.
- A decisive, courageous leader who embodies accountability, fosters team growth, and demonstrates strength and resilience while ensuring transparency and high expectations for all.
- A hands-on leader who takes full ownership of the district’s success, engages daily with staff and students, participates actively in school activities, and leads with humility and dedication.
- A community-oriented leader who values living within the district, builds strong relationships, understands rural communities, maintains a visible presence, and inspires confidence through active engagement.
- A skilled communicator with strong social and interpersonal abilities, who demonstrates humility, situational awareness, and a proactive approach to fostering trust and understanding.
- A visionary, growth-oriented leader who thinks creatively, approaches challenges with innovative solutions, and strategically drives progress to meet the district’s evolving needs.
- An instructional leader with a strong educational background who prioritizes student opportunities, values all activities, champions excellence in instruction, and exemplifies servant leadership in fostering success for all learners.
- A leader with a strong budgetary background, business acumen, and strategic thinking skills, who is experienced in securing grants and actively engaged in legislative processes to support district goals.
Search Timeline:
- Closing date for applications: January 7, 2025 (11:59 p.m. central time)
- Board of Education selects finalists: January 20, 2025
- Interviews with the Board of Education: January 23, 2025
- Special meeting to approve new hire: January 27, 2025
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
11725 Arbor Street, Suite 220
Omaha, NE 68144
888-375-4814
Email: apps@macnjake.com
School Website: www.lakeview.esu7.org
Consultants: Dr. Aaron Plas a_plas@macnjake.com
Dr. Mike Lucas m_lucas@macnjake.com
The Lakeview Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability and, when needed, will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Anyone requesting reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.
