Superintendent

Centura Public Schools
Contact Name: 
Mike Lucas

The Centura Public Schools, Cairo, Nebraska , 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, 2018.

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: 486

Location: 16 miles northwest of Grand Island

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 desired characteristics:

Vision
• Able to collaborate, communicate, and implement a clear vision for the district that has a positive impact for all learners and stakeholders

Financial Knowledge
• Strong budget and financial skills that is able to proactively plan and communicate for future needs

Effective Leadership and Communication
• A strong confident leader with a great work ethic and high expectations that is accessible, communicates well with all stakeholders, and promotes achievements of district in an enthusiastic manner through the use of multiple resources.

Instructional Leadership
• Instructional leader that emphasizes teaching and learning in all PK-12th grade areas while maximizing opportunities for students across the curriculum

Search Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: April 16, 2018 (11:30 p.m. central time)
• Board of Education selects finalists to interview: April 25, 2018
• Interviews with the Board of Education: April 27, 2018
• Selection of new Superintendent: April 30, 2018
• Start date: July 1, 2018

Deadline for Applications: 
Monday, April 16, 2018
 

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