Description
Position Description for Clinton Community School District, Clinton, Wisconsin
The Clinton Community School District Board of Education in Clinton, Wisconsin, 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: 1,000
Location: Clinton, Wisconsin – 5 miles East of Beloit
The Qualications
Collaborative & Community-Focused Leadership: A superintendent who builds strong, trust-based relationships with staff, students, and the community, values input, and creates a unied school culture grounded in mutual respect and shared purpose.
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.
Effective Communicator & Relationship Builder: A superintendent who communicates clearly, listens actively, builds trust, and fosters a school climate of openness, encouragement, and shared responsibility.
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 benet both staff and students.
Strategic, Accountable, and Data-Driven Decision-Maker: A strategic and responsible leader who makes informed, data-driven decisions to ensure academic excellence and nancial sustainability, even when those decisions are dicult.
Culturally Aligned with Rural, Value-Based Communities: A leader who respects and reects the values of a rural district, engaging meaningfully with the community and fostering a strong, connected school environment.
Salary projection: $170,000 - $190,000 plus benefits commensurate with experience
Search Timeline:
Closing date for applications: October 31, 2025
Board of Education selects candidates for interview: November 7, 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
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/
Consultant:
Dr. Dennis Pauli D_pauli@macnjake.com
The Clinton 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 reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.
