Cave Creek Unified School District, Scottsdale, AZ Superintendent at McPherson & Jacobson

Position Description for Superintendent of Cave Creek Unified School District The Cave Creek Unified School District Governing Board Scottsdale Arizona is seeking a highly qualified and certified Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position no later than July 1 2026.Cave Creek Unified is a district with a storyrooted in small-town pride academic excellence and a community that shows up for its schools. The Governing Board seeks a superintendent who can honor that identity while leading with clarity courage and heart.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 governing board in identifying and screening the candidates.Enrollment: 3500 students Location: Scottsdale ArizonaCCUSD is looking for a superintendent who blends experience communication resilience community commitment and emotional intelligence - a leader who will strengthen whats great confront the needed improvements and guide the district forward with purpose.The Qualifications:Proven LeadershipThe district needs an experienced district level superintendent who has proven successful in real-world leadership proficiency - someone who has guided teams through complex challenges and produced measurable results using vision and strategy.A Communicator Who ConnectsCCUSD needs a skilled communicator who listens first speaks with clarity and works to build collaboration across staff families and the broader community. This leader must be able to tell the Cave Creek story - championing achievements building trust inspiring support and educating the community.Scrappy Fearless and Solutions-DrivenThe Board wants someone unafraid of difficult problems - a superintendent who is resourceful resilient and willing to innovate. Someone who can make the hard decisions think strategically and defend public education students and staff.Rooted in CommunityCave Creek is a relationship-driven district. The next superintendent must be visible approachable and invested - not just working in the community but understanding and valuing small-town culture.Emotionally IntelligentThe district needs a leader with strong emotional intelligence - steady self-aware diplomatic and able to navigate conflict without becoming reactive. Someone compassionate but clear calm but decisive.Search Timeline:Closing date for applications: January 15 2026Governing Board selects finalists to interview: February 9 2026Meet the candidates Town Hall: February 19 2026Interviews with the Governing Board: February 20 2026Selection of new Superintendent: February 24 2026Start date: July 1 2026Contact information: McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. 11725 Arbor Street Suite 220 Omaha NE 68144 Email: School District Website: Jennifer Tanner Don Grotting Cave Creek Unified 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 accommodationsto 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