Superintendent

The Corning Community School Board of Directors and the Villisca Community School Board of Directors are partnering as Southwest Valley Schools to seek a highly visible and engaged leader. We are looking for a candidate who will build strong relationships with students, staff, and the community while understanding the unique needs of our district. The ideal candidate will demonstrate decisive leadership and a commitment to promoting the success of Southwest Valley Schools.

Desired Work Behaviors, Characteristics and Skills as Identified by Board Members: * Good-natured, approachable, and quick to help others.

• Tends to maintain composure, control anger, and keep emotions in check, even in difficult situations.

• Adheres to rules and regulations, behaves honestly and ethically, and follows set procedures.

• Demonstrates passion for creating a student-centered environment while maintaining high expectations for all involved in the educational process

• Unquestioned integrity & honesty - holds strong professional ideals and beliefs * Ability to deal directly and fairly with faculty, staff, students, parents and community members--morale and trust builder

• An Educational leader -

1. That can develop, advocate, and enact a shared mission, vision, and core values of high-quality education and academic success and well-being of each student.

2. Who cultivates an inclusive, caring, and supportive school community that promotes the academic success and well-being of each student.

3. That fosters a professional community of teachers and other professional staff while managing school operations and resources to promote each

student's academic success and well-being.

Search Timeline:

March 3, 2025 Application Deadline

March 10, 2025 Board Review of All Applications

March 12, 2025 Board Screening Interviews

March 17& 19Finalists Interviews

Wk of March 17Board Selects New Superintendent

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000

Actual salary will be determined by experience and education of selected candidate. Southwest Valley Superintendent Application Deadline - March 3, 2025

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For more information visit search firm website: or reach out to EDWise consultants at: Dr. Paul Tedesco - paul.tedesco@edwise.llc or Dr. Robert Olson -

More Information about the Districts –

Southwest Valley is located in southwest Iowa and consists of two K-5 elementary buildings in Villisca and Corning, a 6-8 middle school in Villisca, and a 9-12 high school in Corning. The district employs 160 individuals and serves 670 students. Over the past seven years, we have successfully passed bond referendums in both communities to update all facilities and build a new elementary school in Corning, set to open for the 2025-2026 school year.

Our district takes great pride in offering strong academic and extracurricular programs, supported by a dedicated staff committed to student success. Enarson Elementary has been rated “Exceptional,” the middle school is “High Performing,” and both Corning Elementary and the high school are rated “Acceptable” by the Iowa Performance Profile. Southwest Valley also boasts award-winning student organizations such as FFA, FCCLA, and FBLA.

The communities of Corning and Villisca are just 14 miles apart and conveniently located within 90 minutes of Kansas City, Omaha, and Des Moines. Both towns offer great amenities, including a community pool, aquatic center, two wellness centers, grocery stores, four banks, several restaurants, and ten churches. Corning is also home to Adams County Speedway, which hosts NASCAR dirt track racing.

Outdoor recreation is a big part of the area, with access to Lake Icaria, Lake Binder, Viking Lake, Hacklebarney Recreation Area, and two golf courses. It’s always a great day to be a Timberwolf— come join us!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Villisca, IA 50864 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Villisca, IA 50864: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000