Superintendent

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Pillager Public School’s main office is located in Pillager, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 1,320 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.isd116.org/

City Website:   https://cityofpillager.com/home 

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Pillager School Board seeks a superintendent with proven leadership experience who:

Demonstrates Expertise in School Finance:

Has experience in resource allocation, budget development, and fiscal oversight, ensures responsible stewardship of district funds and maximizes educational impact

Builds a Collaborative Relationship with the School Board:

Works cooperatively with board members, fostering trust and transparency and presents well-researched options and recommendations to support informed decision-making

Is Visible and Accessible:

Maintains a strong presence across schools and the community and is readily available to the school board, staff, students, parents, and community

Uses Clear, Confident, and Adaptable Communication Skills:

Articulates vision, goals, and decisions with clarity and confidence; and adapts communication style to audiences and situations

Empowers Others through Delegation and Accountability:

Delegates authority appropriately, promotes leadership development, upholds accountability for results, and maintains oversight of delegated responsibilities

Leads with Integrity and Ethical Standards:

Models honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior and builds trust with the school board, staff, students, parents, and community through principled leadership

Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required. 

SALARY/CONTRACT: A competitive compensation and benefits package, with a starting salary range of $140,000 – $175,000 will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. Contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statue. Additional benefits available may include – Health, Life, 403(b), among others.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 26, 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: MSBA Executive Search Service uses an online application process. Applicants may begin their application at mnmsba.myrevelus.com. To be considered for this position, a completed application file must be received by MSBA prior to 11:59 p.m. on January 26, 2026.

Contact Lee Warne at 507-828-2468 ([email protected]) with questions.

Applicants are requested to not contact school board members.

Pillager Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. The MSBA Executive Search Service is an equal opportunity search agency.