Superintendent – Niobrara Public Schools, Niobrara, Nebraska

Position Description for Niobrara Public Schools, Niobrara, Nebraska

The Niobrara Public Schools Board of Education, Niobrara, Nebraska, 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 School Board in identifying and screening the candidates.

Enrollment: 214 students

Location: Niobrara, Nebraska

Salary: Regionally competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

The Qualifications

·         Skills in budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation, with a strong understanding of grants, Impact Aid, and other essential funding sources.

·         A collaborative, honest, and positive leader who actively engages stakeholders and builds strong relationships within the community.

·         Deep understanding of the academic and social emotional needs of a diverse school district, with the ability to positively influence student achievement and instructional quality.

·         Proven experience fostering teamwork.  Academic leadership and experience with cooperative schools and the ability to build, support, and motivate high-performing teams.

Apply online at: www.macnjake.com

Search Timeline: 

• Closing date for applications: January 12, 2026
• School Board selects finalists to interview:  January 21, 2026
• Finalists’ Interviews with the School Board: January 28, 2026
• Selection of new Superintendent: February 2026

·         Start date: On/about 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.niobraraschools.org

Consultants:

Mr. Darren Tobey               

Dr. Mike Lucas                    

Niobrara Public Schools 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.