Sutherlin School District, Sutherlin, OR Superintendent

Omaha, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Position Description for Sutherlin School District Sutherlin OR

The School Board for Sutherlin School District in Sutherlin Oregon is seeking a highly qualied leader to serve as Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position by July 1 2026.

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: 1362 students

Location: Sutherlin Oregon 100 miles north of Medford Oregon and 15 miles north of Roseburg Oregon in beautiful Douglas County.

Qualifications:

Is visible approachable friendly and willing to engage with all segments of the community.
Communicates effectively building strong school and community relations.
Demonstrates strong work ethic integrity and high ethical standards.
Maintains and develops positive collaborative relationships with the school board.
Shows passion and commitment to the Sutherlin school district and community.
Puts students first serving all K12 learners equitably.
Understands school finance with proven fiscal management and budgeting skills.
Has a track record of fostering positive school culture and strong student behavior support systems.
Leads collaboratively and inspirationally empowering others following through and holding them accountable.
Possesses the resilience and leadership ability to face adversity make tough decisions and stand behind them.

Requirements:

The candidates must have:

A current Oregon administrative license or be eligible for the Oregon Reciprocal License with an authorization for all levels a superintendents endorsement or a transitional superintendent license;
Successful experience as a teacher principal and educational leader with preference for leadership at the district level;

Know and understands applicable Oregon education; and

Other qualifications as determined by the Board to include preference for residency within the district boundaries.

Total Compensation: Up to $190000 including salary* and allowances for travel technology and supplemental retirement; plus insurance benefits

*District does not pay PERS

Search Timeline:

Closing date for applications: January 12 2026
Board of Education selects candidates for interview: February 2 2026
Finalist Interviews: Week of February 9 2026
Selection of new Superintendent: Week of February 16 2026
Start date: July 1 2026

Contact Information:

McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C.

11725 Arbor Street Suite 220

Omaha NE 68144

Email:

School Website:

Consultant:

Dr. Douglas Nelson

Mr. Don Grotting

Sutherlin School District 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.

Position Description for Sutherlin School District Sutherlin ORThe School Board for Sutherlin School District in Sutherlin Oregon is seeking a highly qualied leader to serve as Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position by July 1 202...