Position Description for Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools, Frankfort, Michigan.
The Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools Board of Education, Frankfort, Michigan, 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 of Education in identifying and screening the candidates.
Enrollment: 557 students
Location: Frankfort, Michigan; A well-funded district with a good reputation in a beautiful location on a mission to elevate excellence for all students. If you love fresh water, beautiful beaches, hundreds of miles of trails, skiing, golfing and an incredible, supportive community, Frankfort is your place. As a small district, Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools is nimble and highly personalized. It is a hub for our community.
Salary: Regionally competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
The Qualifications:
- Success as a team builder with excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices with a successful record of improving student outcomes.
- The ability to develop, adopt and implement a strategic vision that will lead to the improvement of the school experience for ALL students.
- Possessing excellent organizational and management skills and a commitment to accountability at all levels and areas of the school district
- A passion for community building and a genuine desire to reside in this beautiful area.
Search Timeline:
- Closing date for applications: January 19, 2026
- School Board selects finalists to interview: February 6, 2026
- Finalists’ Interviews with the School Board: February 17, 2026
- Selection of new Superintendent: Week of February 23, 2026
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
11725 Arbor St., Suite 220
Omaha, NE 68144
888-375-4814
Email: apps@macnjake.com
School Website: https://www.frankfort.k12.mi.us
Consultant: Dr. Steve Joel S_Joel@macnjake.com
Frankfort-Elberta Area Schools 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.