Blytheville School District Blytheville AR - Superintendent
Blytheville School District Blytheville AR - Superintendent
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Position Description for Blytheville School District Blytheville Arkansas
The Blytheville School District Blytheville Arkansas Board of Education is seeking a highly qualified 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: 1581
Location: eastern Arkansas 70 miles north of Memphis 183 miles northeast of Little Rock
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 Blytheville School District Board of Education is seeking a Superintendent:
Criteria # 1
Who is eligible for a license or licensed in Arkansas and five years of administrative experience is preferred in schools similar to the Blytheville School District.
Criteria # 2
Who has an understanding and experience in school finance involved in creating a budget and has been accountable to the Board of Education for abiding by the budget for a fiscal year. Who has a business sense knowledgeable of school law values the importance of following District policy and recognizes the importance of learning from past mistakes.
Criteria # 3
Who is a visionary leader understands the necessity to be open to change has experience in leading an instructional team understands the process of improving student performance is difficult and has success as a TurnARound leader.
Criteria # 4
Who is strong in communication skills approachable a people person a good listener transparent performs well when under pressure or in conflict resolution a person of integrity and becomes engaged in the community.
Criteria # 5
Who has a diverse background understands the delta culture and is sensitive to the needs of students served in this environment.
Search Timeline:
- Closing Date for Applications: April 8 2025
- Board of Education Selects Finalists: April 24 2025
- Interviews with Board of Education: April 2829 30 and May 1 2025
- Selection of New Superintendent: ASAP after interviews
- Start Date: July 1 2025
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C.
11725 Arbor St. Suite 220
Omaha NE 68144
Consultant: Dr. Kieth Williams
Blytheville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex age national origin or disabilityand when needed will providereasonable accommodationsto applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.
Employment Type
Full-Time
