Corbett School District, Corbett, OR Superintendent at McPherson & Jacobson

Position Description for Corbett School District Corbett OregonThe School Board for Corbett School District in Corbett Oregon 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: 1200 studentsLocation: Corbett Oregon Twenty-two miles east of Downtown Portland at the gateway to the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.Qualifications: Puts kids first with a student-centered approach across K12Knows understands and champions the Corbett Story with its Four Pillars AP for all; Multi-age learning; 4-day school week; and place-based learning.Has an understanding of and commitment to the existing public charter concept.Collaborative inspirational and visionary leader who empowers others and builds trust.Listens actively and communicates effectively with staff parents students board and community.Makes strategic transparent decisions while effectively managing district resources.Demonstrates sound fiscal management fiscal responsibility budgeting skills and knowledge of Oregon school finance.Instructional leader focused on student achievement and academic excellence.Experienced in and committed to community engagement.Innovative problem-solver addressing modern challenges (digital age Special Education emerging technologies like AI).Visible approachable ethical leader who fosters positive culture and morale.Proven success in board relations and governance.Skilled in personnel management professional development and workforce retention.Leads with integrity professionalism and nonpartisan neutrality building unity and trust.Requirements:The candidates must have:A current Oregon administrative license or be eligible for the Oregon Reciprocal License with an authorization for all levels a superintendents endorsement or a transitional superintendent license; andUnderstands Oregon education laws and aligns practices with them.Preferences: Successful experience as a teacher principal and educational leader with preference for leadership at the district level;Experience in rural and small school education; andOther preferences as determined by the Board to include residency with in the district boundaries.Total Compensation: Up to $206000 including salary* and allowances for travel technology and supplemental retirement; plus insurance benefits*District pays PERSSearch Timeline: Closing date for applications: January 6 2026Board of Education selects candidates for interview: January 28 2026Finalist Interviews: Week of February 9 2026Selection of new Superintendent: February 18 2026Start date: July 1 2026Contact Information: McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. 11725 Arbor Street Suite 220 Omaha NE 68144 Email: School Website: Consultants:Dr. Douglas Nelson Mr. Michael Scott Corbett 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. Key Skills Construction Experience,ProCore,Microsoft Outlook,Prolog,Cost Control,Construction Management,Renovation,OSHA,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Supervising Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Administration Experience: years Vacancy: 1