Superintendent Search

Nodaway Valley Community School District

Greenfield, Iowa

CAM Community School District

Anita, Iowa

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The School Boards of the Nodaway Valley Community School District, Greenfield, Iowa, and the CAM Community School District, Anita, Iowa are seeking a highly qualified, fully certified, educational leader to serve as Superintendent of Schools. 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 School Board in identifying and screening the candidates.

Enrollment:

Nodaway Valley CSD - 665 students;

CAM CSD - 448;

Connections Academy - 1,200 students

Location: 60 miles West of Des Moines 

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 developed the following:

Key Leadership Qualities

• Student-Centered Decision Maker: Prioritizes student success and well-being in every decision while maintaining fairness and inclusivity.
• Strong and Transparent Communicator: Provides clear, honest, and timely communication with all stakeholders to build trust and ensure alignment.
• Approachable and Visible: Actively engaged in schools and the community, attending events, visiting classrooms, and being accessible to students, staff, and families.
• Consensus-Builder: Unites divided communities, fostering collaboration and creating a shared vision for the district’s future.
• Financially Responsible Leader: Ensures fiscal responsibility while strategically planning for the district’s long-term financial and facility needs.

Experience and Expertise

• Board and Community Relations: Experienced in working with school boards, staff, and community members to build productive and cooperative relationships.
• School Finance and Budget Management: Skilled in maximizing funding, managing tight budgets, and ensuring long-term financial stability.
• Facilities Planning and Oversight: Understands long-term infrastructure needs and can navigate past facility challenges and bond issues.
• Staff Recruitment and Retention: Implements strategies to attract and retain high-quality educators in a competitive rural market.

Personal Attributes

• Community-Driven: Fully integrates into the district, engaging with residents and understanding the values and needs of each community.
• Compassionate and Supportive: Fosters a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration among students, staff, and the community.
• Resilient and Adaptable: Handles challenges with composure, problem-solving skills, and a forward-thinking mindset.

Preferred Background

• Educational Leadership Experience: Prior experience as a superintendent or senior district administrator, ideally in a rural or multi-community setting.
• Commitment to Long-Term Stability: Stakeholders seek a leader who will invest in the district and provide consistent leadership for the future.

 Search Timeline: 

• Closing date for applications: March 19, 2025 (11:30 p.m. central time)
• Board selects finalists to interview: March 31, 2025
• Interviews: April 7, 2025
• Selection of new Superintendent: April 7, 2025
• Start date: July 1, 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:        

https://www.nodawayvalley.org/

https://www.camcougars.org/

Consultants:  

Stephen F. Murley    s_murley@macnjake.com

Kim Antisdel            k_antisdel@macnjake.com

Thomas Ridder         t_ridder@macnjake.com

The Nodaway Valley Community School District is an EEO/AA employer