Riverview School District, Searcy, Arkansas- Superintendent

McPherson & Jacobson LLC; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview School District in Searcy, Arkansas, seeks a Superintendent to lead the district and advance a district-wide focus on student achievement. The role requires district-level leadership, open communication with the Board of Education, and visible involvement across all four schools and the three communities served.

The Board is assisted by McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C. in executive recruitment and development to identify and screen top candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be a district-licensed administrator.
• Experience managing district finance, facilities, curriculum, and Arkansas school law.
• Proven leadership capability and student-centered vision.

Responsibilities

• Lead Riverview School District with focus on student success.
• Engage with Board of Education and communities to set goals.
• Build and mentor an administrative team emphasizing teaching and learning.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and remain accessible.

Skills

District-licensed administrator

Administrative experience

District finance management

Facilities management

Curriculum leadership

Knowledge of Arkansas school law

Job description

Riverview School District, Searcy, Arkansas- Superintendent

Job Details

Job ID: 5937541

Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2027

Job Description

Position Description for Riverview School District, Searcy, Arkansas

The Riverview School District, Board of Education, Searcy, Arkansas, 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 in identifying and screening the candidates.

Enrollment: 1,000 Students

Location: Searcy, Arkansas

Salary: Regionally competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

The Riverview School District Board of Directors is seeking a Superintendent of Schools:

• Who is a proven, district-licensed administrator with administrative experience and a thorough understanding of the management of district finance, facilities, curriculum, and Arkansas school law.
• Who has a vision for student success and desires to make the academic performance and achievement of a school district with a diverse student population a focused priority.
• Who believes in an open-door policy and is both personable and approachable with the willingness to be visible and involved in the four schools in the district and in the three communities served by the Riverview School District.
• Who has the ability to effectively communicate the goals and expectations of the district, as well as being open-minded and an objective listener of the various constituent stakeholders of the district.
• Who possesses integrity and a strong moral compass along with demonstrating honesty and fairness as a role model for school administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
• Who desires to develop a strong administrative team that places strong emphasis on the teaching and learning of all children served in the district.

Search Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: October 29, 2026
• School Board selects finalists to interview: November 19, 2026
• Finalists’ Interviews with the School Board: November 30 – December 3, 2026
• Selection of new Superintendent: ASAP after interviews
• Start date: July 1, 2027

Riverview 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Administration > Superintendent

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required