Description

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: 3,895 Students 

Location: Juneau, Alaska 

Salary:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications 

Apply online at:  www.macnjake.com

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 district’s 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

            888-375-4814

            Email: apps@macnjake.com

School Website: https://www.juneauschools.org/en-US

Consultants: 

Dr. 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 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.

Requirements

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.