Superintendent

Lincoln Public Schools (LPS), the second largest school district in Nebraska is seeking a dynamic leader. LPS serves 42,000 students in more than 60 schools and programs. LPS is located in the heart of the plains and is the home of the University of Nebraska. The school district has 6500 employees with an annual operating budget of $462,803,195. Superintendent Dr. Steve Joel is retiring after serving as the LPS Superintendent for 11 years.

Renowned for its long-standing legacy of educational excellence and tradition of rigorous academic achievement, LPS is growing and thriving. The overarching vision of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students to be college, career, and civic-life ready with a goal of 90% on-time graduation. This vision is supported by the Board of Education. LPS is governed by a Board of Education that has a strong reputation for commitment and passion to do what is right for students and staff.

LPS is data driven through strategic planning, and decision-making is based on what is best for ALL kids all of the time. The Lincoln community has the highest of expectations for student success and, in turn, it supports such work through many community partnerships. LPS constantly moves the academic needle for students because at LPS, “All means all.”