Whitefish School District, Whitefish, MT - Superintendent

McPherson & Jacobson•Omaha, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Whitefish School District Board of Trustees, Whitefish, Montana, 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 Trustees in identifying and screening the candidates. The Whitefish School District seeks a student-centered, confident, and forward-thinking leader to serve as its next Superintendent of Schools. The District is committed to academic excellence, transparency, strong instructional leadership, and a positive culture that values both high expectations and kindness.

Requirements

Previous successful experience as a superintendent preferred
Demonstrated record of ethical leadership and sound judgment
Strong organizational, leadership, and resource management skills, including knowledge of school finance

Responsibilities

Lead the district and support its mission of ensuring success for all students.
Serve as a student-centered, confident, and forward-thinking leader.
Promote academic excellence, transparency, strong instructional leadership, and a positive culture.
Demonstrate confidence in decision-making while remaining thoughtful and informed.
Seek input and feedback from multiple perspectives but make timely, decisive choices.
Make decisions in the best interest of students and the district.
Follow through to ensure decisions are fully implemented.
Be a strong, forward-thinking instructional leader who promotes student-centered decision-making and anticipates future needs and opportunities for the district.
Use academic data and the latest research to guide instructional improvement.
Support continuous improvement, staff clarity, and Professional Learning Communities.
Understand governance roles and work effectively with the board ensuring systems, policies, and directives are implemented and sustained.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to data-driven decision-making and transparency providing regular, clear academic data reports to the Board of Trustees.
Take feedback from the board and stakeholders while ensuring board directives and collaborative decisions are carried out.
Be a strong, organized communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
Keep the board, staff, and community well-informed through proactive communication.
Clearly explain decisions, expectations, and district priorities.
Promote the district positively and professionally with the public.
Be an empathetic leader who listens, understands concerns, and values people.
Foster a culture of kindness, respect, and positivity across the district.
Address staff concerns and ensure all employees feel heard and valued.
Maintain high standards while supporting staff growth and well-being.
Be committed to personal growth and reflective leadership.
Continuously work to move the district toward greater excellence.
Be open to feedback and committed to learning and improvement at all levels of the organization.
Promote and model clear expectations and accountability.