Position Description for Franklin Public Schools, Franklin, NebraskaThe Board of Education for Franklin Public Schools, Franklin, Nebraska, is seeking a highly qualified, fully certified, educational leader to serve as Superintendent. 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 Board of Education in identifying and screening the candidates.Enrollment: 289Location: 50 miles southeast of KearneyThe QualificationsThe 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 seeks a Superintendent who possesses the following leadership and personal qualities:
- A community-minded leader that is open-minded with a high level of integrity and able to collaborate with stakeholders
- Someone with strong communication and public relations skills that is accessible and involved throughout the community
- Someone with energy and enthusiasm to build positive morale
- Someone with a vision and strategy to recruit and retain staff
Search Timeline:
- Closing date for applications: November 14, 2024 (11:30 p.m. central time)
- Board of Education selects finalists: November 26, 2024
- Interviews with the Board of Education: December 3rd & 4th, 2024
- Board meeting to approve new hire: December 9, 2024
- Start date: July 1, 2025
Contact information:McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C. 11725 Arbor Street, Suite 220 Omaha, NE 68144 888-###-#### Email:
[email protected] Website: www.fpsflyers.orgConsultants: Mr. Darren Tobey
[email protected] Dr. Mike Lucas
[email protected] Franklin Public Schools 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 reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.