Position Description for Maize Unified School District 266, Maize, Kansas
The Maize Unified School District 266, Maize, Kansas, Board of Education, is seeking a highly qualified and fully certified Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2022.
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: 7,300
Location: 15 miles northwest of Wichita
The Qualifications
The Maize Unified School District seeks a proven leader who is knowledgeable of best approaches to educational practices that support both the academic and overall well-being needs of students and staff and is a visible, approachable, chief champion for fostering pride in Maize USD 266 as a Destination School District where the mantra of “One Maize” is realized for all in a safe, caring, collaborative, welcoming, inclusive and forward-thinking culture that permeates across the entire school community.
- Communication and Engagement
A dynamic communicator who is personable, listens, engages (students, staff, parents, school community), collaborates, is accessible and willing to gather feedback from all stakeholders to develop district priorities. An open-minded strong leader who is empathetic to differing viewpoints and able to build common goals honored and valued within the district. Provides consistent communication channels for authentic two-way engagement and cultivates relationships. A leader who is involved in the community and excited to make a long-term investment and commitment to Maize.
- Courageous Servant Leadership
A leader of excellence who is innovative, confident and decisive in making the difficult solution-based decisions in the best-interest of students. Provides compelling vision, clear direction while displaying humility, empathy, transparency, high levels of honesty & integrity to unify Maize. Leads by example and willing to roll up sleeves and serve in the trenches.
- Organizational Leadership & Management
Develops structures that produce processes for high levels of organizational management appropriate for the size and scope of Maize with shared mission and vision. Effectively delegates while maintaining awareness and accountability for achieving success. Takes a team approach to establishing systems and infrastructure to promote shared Board and Superintendent Governance. Develop strategic plans with well-thought-out reporting and meeting protocols conveying ongoing progress and high expectations for self and others.
- Human Resources-Talent Management
Builds effective teams to carry out collective objectives. Has experience recruiting and retaining exceptional staff. Possesses influence and insight to identify key leaders at district and campus level. Develop competitive compensation packages to meet and sustain staffing needs. Empowers staff through professional learning and partnership to be on the cutting edge of bold, creative, and unique approaches to learning implementing educational initiatives that promote engagement of all learners. Invigorate uplifting energized culture and climate.
Student-centered and prepared to support a diverse student population from varying socioeconomic background with educational priorities aligned with the interests and needs of students, staff, board, and community that are equitable and inclusive. Broad competencies span educational solutions PK-12 with well-articulated curriculum, expertise to support special educational services in district, and extracurricular opportunities. Ability to develop a graduate profile and implementation of programming that ensures students are prepared for college and career with real-world- life ready skills.
Keen understanding of school finance. Highly skilled in short and long-range planning for strategic budget planning to most effectively secure and allocate resources throughout substantial growth. Experience in facility master planning to address programming and enrollment demands. Ability to lead with plans for crisis management and complex issues while maintaining trust with understanding of best solutions for Maize Unified School District.
Search Timeline:
- Closing date for applications: February 7, 2022 (11:30 p.m. central time)
- Board of Education selects finalists to interview: February 22, 2022
- Finalist interviews with the Board of Education: February 28, March 1, 2,3, 2022
- Selection of new Superintendent: March 7, 2022
- Start date: July 1, 2022
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
11725 Arbor St., Suite 220
Omaha, NE 68144
888-375-4814
Email: apps@macnjake.com
School Website: http://usd266.com
Announcement of Vacancy Brochure: http://macnjake.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Maize-266-KS-8x11-Brochure-2.pdf
Consultants: Dr. Randy Gilson r_gilson@macnjake.com
Dr. Tawana Grover t_grover@macnjake.com
Maize Community 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 a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above. |