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04/04/2025

Congratulations to Joe Erickson, Southwest Valley's Superintendent starting this July 1st.

Corning Board President, Staci Venteicher, stated, “The Southwest Valley Board Members, students, staff, parents and community are excited to welcome Mr. Joe Erickson as our superintendent. Mr. Erickson is an excellent choice with his passion for education and his knowledge of finance.”

And, Villisca Board President, Jason Poston, commented, “The Board greatly appreciated the time, effort and dedication of the 48 Focus Group members as they provided valuable insights into our selection process and interviews. And, we look forward to their continuing support of our students.”

02/07/2025

Southwest Valley seeking Superintendent applications duties to begin July 1, 2025.
The Corning and Villisca School Boards seek a candidate who will build strong relationships with students, staff, and the community while understanding the unique needs of our district. The ideal Southwest Valley candidate will demonstrate decisive leadership and a commitment to promoting the success of Southwest Valley Schools.

Application deadline is March 3, 2025.

For more information contact EDWise consultant: Dr. Paul Tedesco - [email protected]

09/19/2024

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03/08/2024

Congratulations to Justin Shaffer as the Camanche School Board has selected him as their next Superintendent. Duties begin July 1, 2024.

02/05/2024

Superintendent Opening:
Camanche School District is seeking applications for superintendent with duties to begin July 1, 2024.
Tentative Timeline:
February 1st-19th – Application Period
February 12th – Focus Group Orientation meetings
February 19, 2024 – Application Deadline
February 26th – Board Screening of Applicants and Selection of Candidates (Closed Session) to be Interviewed
March 4th and 5th – Focus Group Interviews
March 5, 2024 – Board Selects New Superintendent

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Candidates are asked not to contact the Camanche Board Members. For more information contact EDWise Consultants: Dr. Paul Tedesco ([email protected])

12/06/2023

PK Thru 8th Grade Principal Opening:
Alta-Aurelia is seeking applications for a PK Thru 8th Grade Principal at the Aurelia Building.
Tentative Timeline:
Search Process: Start Advertising November 30, 2023
January 4th, 2024 – Application Deadline
Week of January 8th, 2024 – Superintendent Reviews Candidate Pool
Week of January 15th, 2024 – Focus Groups Conduct Interviews
Superintendent Selects New Pre K-4 Elementary/Middle School Principal for 2024-2025

Candidates are asked not to contact the Alta-Aurelia Central Office or Board Members. For more information contact EDWise Consultants: Dr. Paul Tedesco ([email protected])

11/29/2023

Central to Northwest Iowa schools looking for superintendent applications:

Shared Superintendent Opening:
West Bend-Mallard is seeking applications for a shared superintendent between West Bend-Mallard and Gilmore City-Bradgate Community Schools.
Tentative Timeline:
Search Process: Start Advertising November 27, 2023
Dec. 12th – Initial Meeting with Board
Dec. 12th – Meet with Board and Selected Committee members
January 4, 2024 – Final date to receive applications
January 9th, 2024 – Board Reviews Candidate Pool
February 1, 2024 – Focus Groups Interview Dates
Week of January 29th – Board Selects New Superintendent

Candidates are asked not to contact the West Bend-Mallard/Gilmore City-Bradgate Board Members.

For more information contact EDWise Consultants: Dr. Paul Tedesco ([email protected])

10/31/2023

Belmond-Klemme CSD seeking applicants to be their next Superintendent starting July 1, 2024.

Superintendent – Anticipated Hiring Timeline:
October 25th to November 21st – Application Period
Week of December 11th – Formal interviews & Selection of Superintendent

To apply contact Dr. Paul Tedesco ([email protected]) to receive access to the EDWise application form or go to https://edwise.llc/searches/ for the Belmond-Klemme Superintendent application form. Candidates are asked not to contact the Belmond-Klemme Board Members.

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06/07/2023

Interim Superintendent Opening Belmond-Klemme: To apply contact Dr. Paul Tedesco ([email protected]) to receive access to the EDWise application form:
Anticipated Hiring Timeline:
June 6th to June 21st - Application Period
June 28th/29th - Formal interviews

03/17/2023

Alta-Aurelia High School Principal Opening for the 2023-24 school year. Position open until filled.....April 4th, 2023 Formal Interviews with Finalists
Interested parties contact Dr. Paul Tedesco at [email protected]

CANDIDATES ARE ASKED TO NOT CONTACT BOARD MEMBERS

02/09/2023

AHSTW High School Principal Search Timeline Changes:
Application deadline is now February 27th

Board/Superintendent to review applications on March 2nd.

Finalists will be interviewed on March 8, 2023.

Salary Range $95,000-$105,000 actual salary based on experience.

Interested individuals contact Dr. Paul Tedesco at [email protected]

02/04/2023

West Bend-Mallard/Gilmore City-Bradgate announce hiring of Bob Olson as their next shared superintendent. West Bend-Mallard Board President, John Zaugg stated “Dr. Olson brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our district leadership and we are excited to work with him”.