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Position Description for DeWitt School District, DeWitt, Arkansas
The DeWitt School District, DeWitt, Arkansas, Board of Education is seeking a highly qualified Superintendent of Schools. The Board wishes to have a successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position on 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: 1,150
Location: 90 miles Southeast of Little Rock
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 DeWitt Board of Education is seeking an Arkansas licensed Superintendent of Schools who is:
- An experienced, visionary administrator who is fiscally responsible with experience in the areas of school finance, school law, budgeting, and facilities management. A confident individual who is detail oriented, organized, and stays current with state education policies.
- A strong academic leader who is knowledgeable about curriculum and instruction and places emphasis on improved academic growth. An individual who will support the Professional Learning Community (PLC) programs that leads to increased student achievement, along with promoting career and technical opportunities for students. An innovative leader who encourages a balance between curricular and extracurricular activities.
- An effective communicator and collaborator who is approachable and demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills. A person who exhibits positive people skills by listening, building trust, and is visible among all district stakeholders. A leader who will become vested in the community and strive to build cohesive relationships between the school district and district patrons. An individual who will positively promote the excellent educational opportunities available in the Dewitt School District.
- A disciplined leader who can build a culture of high expectations and who holds district personnel to a high standard of accountability. A leader who is transparent and uses a commonsense approach in the decision-making process.
- An ethical leader who possesses high moral character, personal integrity, and interpersonal skills. An individual who exhibits a strong work ethic and is self-motivated.
Search Timeline:
- Closing date for applications: March 4, 2025 (11:30 p.m. central time)
- Board selects finalists to interview: March 18 2025
- Interviews with the Board: March 31, April 1, 2 & 3, 2025
- Selection of new Superintendent: ASAP
- Start date: July 1, 2025
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
11725 Arbor St., Suite 220
Omaha, NE 68144
888-375-4814
Email: apps@macnjake.com
District Website: www.dewittdragons.net
Consultants: Mr. Mitch Walton m_walton@macnjake.com
Dr. Kieth Williams k_williams@macnjake.com
DeWitt School District 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.
