Wakefield - Superintendent

Wakefield Community Schools is a thriving district. Our district is built on community engagement and academic excellence. Comprising partnerships between educators, students, and parents, Wakefield Community Schools fosters an environment where everyone is valued. The district is committed to providing a broad education, emphasizing achievement, character development, critical thinking, and community. We instill pride and responsibility in our students, preparing them to contribute to the world beyond graduation.

Wakefield Community Schools is an example of the power of community and education. Wakefield Community Schools has an enrollment of 490 students (PK-12). Wakefield Community Schools strives to educate our students, embrace our diversity, and empower our community’s next generation. Our district motto is “Embrace, Educate, and Empower.”

Wakefield is located on Highway 35 in northwest Nebraska, 40 minutes SW of Sioux City and 45 minutes NE of Norfolk. Wakefield has many local amenities to offer residents as well as multiple attractions including the Little Red Hen Theatre, Graves Library Museum, the Wakefield Depot Museum, the Wakefield Aquatic Center at Graves Park, and the local bowling alley. There are also various recreational opportunities in the area including Lewis & Clark Lake, Ponca State Park, and Willow Creek Rec Area.

The district is looking for applicants with the following attributes:

• Demonstrate instructional leadership through best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, with a commitment to raising the achievement of all students.

• Recruit and retain exceptional staff and administrators by providing a positive, collaborative, and professional environment that results in high achievement.

• Provide guidance, support, and encouragement through mentorship, professional development, and evaluation to maintain high instructional standards.

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of school finance, budget development, and outside/alternative funding to maintain the financial health and success of the district.

• Serve as a visible community and district champion who listens and communicates regularly, respectfully, and transparently with the district and community.