School District Leadership Positions in Iowa

Visit the Grundmeyer Leader Service's website (grundmeyerleadersearch.com) for further job details and for the application links of these administration positions open in school districts and education agencies throughout Iowa. Apply directly via the links available on grundmeyerleadersearch.com.

Grant Wood Area Education Agency Chief Administrator, Cedar Rapids, IA (Salary Range: $210,000-$230,000) Closes November 29, 2026

Grant Wood Area Education Agency, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, seeks an individual with strong leadership and expertise in special education, service-for-a-fee programs, organizational improvement and statewide educational collaboration. Grant Wood AEA provides programs and services designed to support quality education for all students by improving teaching and learning. These services support more than 74,000 students in public and approved non-public schools in a seven county area served by Grant Wood's 400 employees.

Allamakee and Eastern Allamakee School Districts Shared Superintendent, Waukon and Lansing, IA (Salary Range: $190,000-$220,000) Closes December 31, 2026

Allamakee Community Schools serves approximately 1,094 PK-12 students and employs nearly 200 staff members. The district’s two elementary schools, middle school, and high school are located in Waukon, a welcoming community of approximately 3,900 residents and the county seat of Allamakee County. The district is recognized as the top-performing district in Iowa according to the Iowa School Performance Profile, reflecting its exceptional commitment to student achievement and educational excellence.

The Eastern Allamakee Community School District serves approximately 300 students from Lansing, New Albin and surrounding communities across two buildings: Kee High School/Middle School and New Albin Elementary School. All three schools are recognized as High Performing in the Iowa School Performance Profile, reflecting the district’s strong commitment to student achievement and educational excellence.

Both districts are located in beautiful Northeast Iowa, just 14 miles apart, and share a strong history of cooperation and collaboration. The districts currently share a superintendent, transportation director and maintenance director, reflecting their commitment to working together efficiently and effectively.

Anamosa Community School District Superintendent, Anamosa, IA (Salary Range: $175,000-$200,000) Closes January 3, 2027

The Anamosa Community School District is at the heart of a vibrant, close-knit community in Jones County. The district houses an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school with an enrollment of 1,101 students, served by approximately 200 staff members.

The Anamosa Community School District has made significant and sustained investments in its facilities, positioning the district exceptionally well for the future. 

Anamosa's strategic focus on the MTSS Framework, Culture, Workforce, and Future-Readiness has produced results in improved attendance, behavior, and academic proficiency.

South Tama County Community School District Superintendent, Tama, IA (Salary Range: $160,000-$180,000) Closes January 3, 2027

The South Tama County Community School District serves just under 1,300 PK-12 students from the central Iowa communities of Chelsea, Montour, the Meskwaki Settlement, Tama, Toledo, Vining, and the surrounding rural areas.

The district operates an elementary school, middle school, high school and alternative school setting, supported by approximately 250 dedicated teachers and staff. South Tama County CSD offers a strong and expanding career and technical education program, work-based learning and career-connected learning opportunities. The district prides itself on updated, well-maintained facilities including a newly-renovated middle school campus.