Superintendent - Vacancy ID: 247876

Position Description for Clinton Community School District, Clinton, Wisconsin 

The Clinton Community School District Board of Education in Clinton, Wisconsin, is seeking a highly qualified 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: 1,000 

Location: Clinton, Wisconsin – 5 miles East of Beloit 

The Qualifications 

1. Collaborative & Community-Focused Leadership: A superintendent who builds strong, trust-based relationships with staff, students, and the community, values input, and creates a unified school culture grounded in mutual respect and shared purpose. 

2. Visionary & Innovative Education Leader: A bold and creative thinker who inspires and empowers students and staff to exceed expectations, embracing innovation while maintaining focus on student achievement and district goals. 

3. Effective Communicator & Relationship Builder: A superintendent who communicates clearly, listens actively, builds trust, and fosters a school climate of openness, encouragement, and shared responsibility. 

4. Educational Leader with a Passion for Teaching and Learning: An educational advocate who understands the classroom experience, supports teacher autonomy, and stays engaged with learning processes that benefit both staff and students. 

5. Strategic, Accountable, and Data-Driven Decision-Maker: A strategic and responsible leader who makes informed, data-driven decisions to ensure academic excellence and financial sustainability, even when those decisions are difficult. 

6. Culturally Aligned with Rural, Value-Based Communities: A leader who respects and reflects the values of a rural district, engaging meaningfully with the community and fostering a strong, connected school environment. 

Salary projection: $170,000- $190,000, commensurate with experience, plus benefits

Search Timeline: 

Closing date for applications: October 31, 2025 

Board of Education selects candidates for interview: November 6, 2025 

Interviews with the Board of Education: November 17-20, 2025 

Finalist Interviews: December 8-12, 2025 

Selection of new Superintendent: December 15-19, 2025 

Start date: July 1, 2026

Apply online to: WWW.MACNJAKE.COM 

Contact information: 

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C. 

11725 Arbor Street, Suite 220 

Omaha, NE 68144 

888-375-4814 

Email: apps@macnjake.com 

School Website: https://www.clinton.k12.wi.us/ 

Consultants: Dr. Dennis Pauli-D_Pauli@macnjake.com 

Based on results of a confidential 2024-25 employee survey:

• • CCSD employees have described our district as a small, close-knit district with a focus on community and students.
  • CCSD is committed to student growth and preparation for their future path.
  • 96% of staff agreed that the Administration communicates the district’s goals / initiatives and that the District Administrator shows a willingness to listen to their concerns.
  • More than 90% of employees indicate they are happy at work, they work in an atmosphere of mutual respect, and the facility is clean and safe.

The Clinton Community School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service, (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or nonuse of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.

The Clinton Community School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, CCSD Business Office - 608-676-5482. 

Requirements

5003 - Superintendent-District Administrator Wisconsin DPI License