Superintendent--Piper USD 203, Kansas City, KS
- Employer
- McPherson & Jacobson
- Location
- Kansas City, Kansas
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Administrator, Superintendent
The Piper USD 203, Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Education, is seeking a highly qualified and fully certified Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2020.
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: 2,314
Location: Kansas City metropolitan area, 15 miles west of Kansas City, Kansas
The Qualifications
A proven successful district office leadership experience in a variety of educational areas
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 desired characteristics.
- Exhibits characteristics of a student-centered servant leader who collaboratively leads the District with passion, high energy, and persistence in the education of all students as the number one priority.
- An enthusiastic and dynamic leader dedicated and committed to the inclusion and development of each student regardless of gender, race, religion, national ancestry, sexual orientation, or special education needs.
- Is a progressive, innovative and visionary educator with a demonstrated open-minded ability to think beyond today and prepare the district for tomorrow.
- Proven ability to lead by example in the development of teams comprised of diverse internal / external groups such as the Board of Education, Superintendent, and Administrative team while providing support of these teams to lead the district forward.
- Possesses strong personal and professional qualities including: honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, collaboration, communication skills, and a true passion for education.
Search Timeline:
- Closing date for applications: November 26, 2019 (11:30 p.m. central time)
- Board of Education selects finalists to interview: Thursday, December 12, 2019
- Interviews with the Board of Education: December 17, 18, & 19, 2019
- Selection of new Superintendent: December 23, 2019
- Start date: July 1, 2020
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
11725 Arbor St., Suite 220
Omaha, NE 68144
888-375-4814
Email: apps@macnjake.com
School Website: http://www.piperschools.com
Consultants: Dr. Chris Christman c_christman@macnjake.com
Mr. Destry Brown d_brown@macnjake.com
Piper USD 203 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 a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.
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