Juneau School District, Juneau, AK Superintendent

Omaha, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

The Juneau School District Board of Education of Juneau Alaska is seeking a highly qualified Superintendent to lead the district and support its mission of ensuring success for all students.

McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. Executive Recruitment and Development are engaged as consultants in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board in identifying and screening the candidates.

Enrollment: 3895 Students

Location: Juneau Alaska

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

The Juneau School District seeks a superintendent who blends collaborative steady evidence-based leadership with vision creative thinking and adaptability. We anticipate hiring a leader who will strengthen trust within the district and the community support existing programs and explore cutting-edge educational opportunities for all students.

Desired characteristics qualities and experiences include:

A community-engaged leader who builds a positive educational culture and restores trust through honesty transparency and visibility in the schools and community.
A forward-thinking leader who cultivates an effective cabinet and fosters collaborative relationships throughout the district.
A strong record of advocacy for all staff students and families and for public education in the community and at the state level.
An effective approachable communicator who listens actively and supports a culture of accountability at every level in the district.
Experience with the complexity of school finance and budgeting particularly Alaska school finance as well as Federal Title and IDEA funding.
Experience and motivation to actively support and expand career pathways life skills dual-enrollment special education and the districts alternative programs.
Experience working with Alaska Native and Tribal organizations military service organizations and other community stakeholders.
A strong record of building maintaining and expanding community and business partnerships.
Experience developing and implementing strategic plans in public education.

Search Timeline:

Closing date for applications: February 5 2026
Board of Education selects finalists to interview: Week of February 16 2026
Finalists Interviews with the School Board: Week of March 2 2026
Selection of new Superintendent: Week of March 9 2026
Start Date: July 1 2026

Contact information:

McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C.

11725 Arbor St. Suite 220

Omaha NE 68144

Email:

School Website: Steven Lowder

Dr. P.J. Ford Slack

Juneau 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 accommodationsto applicants and employees. Anyone requesting reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.

The Juneau School District Board of Education of Juneau Alaska is seeking a highly qualified Superintendent to lead the district and support its mission of ensuring success for all students.McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. Executive Recruitment and Development are engaged as consultants in a search for o...