Superintendent

The  Centennial School District Board of Education in San Luis, Colorado, is seeking a highly qualified Superintendent.  The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position no later than July 1, 2024.

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the governing board in identifying and screening the candidates.

 Enrollment:  180 Pk - 12

Location:  San Luis, 110 miles southwest of Pueblo, CO in the San Luis Valley

The Qualifications

 The candidate must have the experience, skills, and abilities essential for leading a small, rural school district. The Board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one of the most important decisions it will make.

 The Board of Education seeks an experienced educational leader who:

• Demonstrates thoughtful leadership and the ability to navigate complex issues.

• Is visionary and innovative, and not afraid to take risks.

• Understands Colorado school finance, law, and education policy.

• Demonstrates strong communication skills.

• Models effective use of technology.

• Actively engages in the community and is both approachable and personable.

Additional Requirements:

• Colorado administrative licensure preferred

Search Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: April 3, 2024 (11:59 p.m. central time)

• Selection of Finalists: April 15, 2024

• Interviews with the Board of Education: April 29, 2024

• Selection of new Superintendent: TBD

Contact information:

            McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.

11725 Arbor Street, Suite 220, Omaha, NE 68144

            888-375-4814; Email: apps@macnjake.com

Consultants: Dr. Walt Cooper w_cooper@macnjake.com

Centennial School District R-1  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability and, when needed, will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.

Primary Location Colorado

Salary Range $85,000 – $105,000 plus housing allowance and full family benefits

Shift Type Full Time

Assistant Principal

Come be part of the growing Centennial R-1 team! We are seeking applications for an Assistant Principal. This is an opportunity to grow professionally through the exciting initiatives we have underway. We have an incredible team of educators, loving students, and a strong community. The position will remain open until filled. A current administrator license and/or master's degree and enrollment in an alternative principal licensure program are required. Please submit a resume, three letters of recommendation, pertinent transcripts, and a background check/valid CDE license with an application. Applications are printable from the district website (centennial.k12.co.us) or can be picked up from the front office. Submit applications to kimba.rael@centennial.k12.co.us. We provide a competitive benefits package, an admin pay schedule, and opportunities for admin multi-year contracts. EOE.

Salary Range $42,000 – $65,000

Shift Type Full Time

Please contact the front office at (719) 672-3322 for application information.

For a complete application you must provide the following:

1. A completed and signed application

2. A current professional resume

3. Transcripts, placement papers, and/or credentials requested by you from a college or university placement center (photocopies are acceptable)

4. Three recent (dated within the past two years) letters of recommendation

All Current Positions Open until Filled