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Young World Physical Education

Whitefish School District, Whitefish, MT - Superintendent

Young World Physical Education, Whitefish, Montana, United States, 59937

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Whitefish School District, Whitefish, MT - Superintendent Job ID:

5482147 Application Deadline:

Jan 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted:

Dec 23, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Position Type:

Full-Time Job Category:

Administration > Superintendent

Job Description Position Description for Whitefish School District, Whitefish, Montana. 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.

Enrollment:

1,960 students Location:

Whitefish, Montana Salary:

Regionally competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Desired Leadership Characteristics Confident & Effective Decision-Making

Demonstrates confidence in decision-making while remaining thoughtful and informed

Seeks input and feedback from multiple perspectives but makes timely, decisive choices

Makes decisions in the best interest of students and the district

Follows through to ensure decisions are fully implemented

Instructional Leadership & Forward Thinking

Strong, forward-thinking instructional leader who promotes student-centered decision-making and anticipates future needs and opportunities for the district

Uses academic data and the latest research to guide instructional improvement

Supports continuous improvement, staff clarity, and Professional Learning Communities

Board Leadership, Follow-Through & Governance

Understands governance roles and works effectively with the board ensuring systems, policies, and directives are implemented and sustained

Demonstrates a strong commitment to data-driven decision-making and transparency providing regular, clear academic data reports to the Board of Trustees

Takes feedback from the board and stakeholders while ensuring board directives and collaborative decisions are carried out

Communication and Organizational Skills

Strong, organized communicator with excellent written and verbal skills

Keeps the board, staff, and community well-informed through proactive communication

Clearly explains decisions, expectations, and district priorities

Promotes the district positively and professionally with the public

Culture of Kindness, Empathy & High Standards

Empathetic leader who listens, understands concerns, and values people

Fosters a culture of kindness, respect, and positivity across the district

Addresses staff concerns and ensures all employees feel heard and valued

Maintains high standards while supporting staff growth and well-being

Continuous Improvement & Professional Growth

Committed to personal growth and reflective leadership

Continuously works to move the district toward greater excellence

Open to feedback and committed to learning and improvement at all levels of the organization

Promotes and models clear expectations and accountability

Experience & Qualifications

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

Search Timeline

Closing date for applications:

January 29, 2026

School Board selects finalists to interview:

February 12, 2026

Finalists’ Interviews with the School Board:

Week of March 2, 2026

Selection of new Superintendent:

Week of March 2, 2026

Start date:

July 1, 2026

Contact Information

Phone: 888-375-4814

Email: apps@macnjake.com

Address: 11725 Arbor St., Suite 220, Omaha, NE 68144

Consultants: Mrs. Sharla Johns (S_Johns@macnjake.com), Dr. David Barker (D_Barker@macnjake.com)

School Website: https://www.whitefishschools.org

Whitefish 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.

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