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Superintendent - Academy District 20, CO

Employer
McPherson & Jacobson
Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Administrator, Superintendent
Job Type
Full-Time

The Academy 20 Board of Education is seeking a bold, decisive, and experienced leader to serve as their next Superintendent of Schools.  The Board expects the selected individual to assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2023.

 

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development, in collaboration with the Colorado Association of School Boards, has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Education in identifying and screening the candidates.

 

Enrollment: 26,500 students

 

Location: Northern Colorado Springs, 60 miles south of Denver, CO

 

The Qualifications

 

In order to be considered for the position, candidates must be a proven leader with a track record of demonstrated results and sustained excellence.

 

Specifically, the Board of Education is searching for a visionary, inspirational, and innovative leader with the following characteristics:

 

Leadership

●          Prioritizes academic growth and achievement above all else

 

●          Models and upholds high standards and expectations

 

●          Possess the willingness and ability to make tough decisions

 

●          Ensures distracting agendas are kept out of the classroom

 

●          Is committed to continuous improvement, coaching of others, and growing leaders

 

●          Displays both humility and drive toward demonstrative results

 

 

Communication

●          Is accessible and visible to staff, students, and stakeholders

 

●          Is personable, listens authentically, and responds appropriately

 

●          Communicates clearly with both staff and stakeholders

 

●          Demonstrates accomplished public speaking skills

 

 

Collaboration

●          Prioritizes the needs of students and staff

 

●          Appreciates all district stakeholders and groups

 

●          Seeks feedback and suggestions in decision making

 

●          Respects parents’ rights and expects parent responsibility

 

 

Organizational Oversight

●          Empowers staff to work independently without micromanaging

 

●          Has a working knowledge of all department within the district

 

●          Is experienced in ensuring the organization remains fiscally sound

 

●          Understands Policy Governance

 

 

 

Salary Range:  $250,000-$270,000, membership in Colorado PERA, and comprehensive fringe benefits.

 

Search Timeline:

 

  • Closing Date for Applications:  February 1, 2023
  • Board of Education Selects Finalists:  March 3, 2023
  • Public and Board of Education Interviews with Finalists: March 16-17, 2023
  • Selection of New Superintendent: April 6, 2023
  • Start Date: July 1, 2023

 

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