School District Leadership Positions in Iowa, Missouri, and Colorado

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 throughout Iowa and Oregon. Apply directly via the links available on grundmeyerleadersearch.com.

Maquoketa High School Principal, Maquoketa, IA (Salary Range: $115,000-$140,000) Closes March 15, 2026

Maquoketa is a community of approximately 6000 people, located 30 miles south of Dubuque, IA, 35 miles north of the Quad Cities (Davenport, IA, Bettendorf, IA, Moline, IL, Rock Island, IL, and East Moline, IL), 50 miles east of Cedar Rapids, IA, and only three and a half hours west of Chicago!

The district can offer students more opportunities than a very small rural district yet they are able to get to know their students individually and work with them on a more personal basis. Maquoketa is a 3A district and has been recognized for academic, athletic, and fine arts accomplishments. The district serves about 1,288 students in four buildings, which consist of two elementary buildings, one middle school, and one high school.

Clayton Ridge Superintendent, Garnavillo & Guttenberg, IA (Salary Range: $130,000-$160,000) Closes March 22, 2026

Clayton Ridge High School Principal, Guttenberg, IA (Salary Range: Coming Soon!) Closes April 1, 2026

The Clayton Ridge Community School District is located in beautiful northeast Iowa on the mighty Mississippi River. District buildings include the north campus (PK-5 in Garnavillo) and the south campus (a middle school and high school for students in grades 6-12) in Guttenburg.

In addition, the Iowa Virtual Academy (IAVA), a Clayton Ridge Community School District program, is a tuition-free, full-time online public school for students in grades K–12 that is also located in Guttenberg. Total enrollment for the district, including the Iowa Virtual Academy (1,750 students), is about 2,200 students.

Southeast Polk Community School District, Pleasant Hill, IA, Positions Open Until Filled

As the 13th largest school district in Iowa, Southeast Polk Community School District serves more than 7,000 students from Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Mitchellville, Runnells, Des Moines, and surrounding areas. It covers 114 square miles in southern Polk County, operates 12 schools, and employs roughly 1,200 talented professionals.

Deputy Superintendent (Salary: $175,000)

Job Goal: To provide leadership in the improvement initiatives of the district, the development of the administrative and director levels of the organization, and the oversight of district programs that engage all students in learning a challenging curriculum delivered through quality instruction.

Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning (Salary: $165,000)

Job Goal: To assist the superintendent in engaging all students in learning a challenging curriculum delivered through quality instruction through oversight of the education program of the district.

Diocese of Sioux City Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Sioux City, IA (Salary Range: $125,000-$175,000) Closes April 12, 2026

The Diocese of Sioux City Catholic schools serves nearly 6,300 students within 14 schools systems throughout 24 counties in northwest Iowa. Excellence in faith formation and outstanding academic preparation are hallmarks of the schools.

The Diocese of Sioux City seeks a faith-filled, visionary leader to oversee all aspects of leadership for its Catholic schools. This individual will ensure a learning environment that fosters a strong, high-quality academic program rooted firmly in Catholic identity and will be responsible for implementing the goals and objectives of the Bishop and the Catholic Schools Office across all schools in the Diocese. A collaborative leadership style is essential, as the position works closely with school administrators, local and diocesan school boards, senior staff and the Iowa Catholic Conference to advance a shared vision for Catholic education.

Vernonia School District Superintendent, Vernonia, OR (Salary Range: Coming Soon!) Closes April 12, 2026

The Vernonia School District is nestled in the beautiful Nehalem Valley just 45 minutes west of Portland. The district serves about 578 PK-12 students across two campuses. Mist Elementary School is located 15 miles north of Vernonia and contains two classrooms for students K-5. The Vernonia K-12 Campus houses Vernonia High School, Vernonia Middle School, Vernonia Elementary School, as well as the Vernonia Family Academy.

Carlisle School Business Official, Carlisle, IA (Salary Range: $120,000-$125,000) Closes May 3, 2026

The Carlisle Community School District, located just southeast of Des Moines, is a rapidly-growing district that includes the cities of Carlisle, Hartford, Avon Lake, Palmyra, Easter Lake, and a portion of southeast Des Moines.

The district enrolls approximately 2,300 students in four schools. While Carlisle is located just 15 minutes from downtown Des Moines, the area has retained all of the benefits of small-town life. The school district offers abundant opportunities in terms of both curricular and extra-curricular activities, while maintaining manageably sized schools and classes.