East Otero School District, La Junta, CO - Superintendent
East Otero School District, La Junta, CO - Superintendent
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Position Description for East Otero School District La Junta Colorado
The East Otero School District La Junta Colorado Board of Education is seeking a highly qualified Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position August 1 2025.
McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. Executive Recruitment and Development in association with the Colorado Association of School Boards and the Colorado Association of School Executives 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: 1148 students
Location: 60 miles east of Pueblo Colorado
The Qualifications
The Board of Education understands the immense responsibility of selecting a superintendent a decision crucial to the districts success. The Board seeks an individual with the background skills and abilities to not only navigate the complexities of rural education but also drives excellence in educational leadership.
This means finding someone with both classroom and administrative experience who can bridge the gap between theory and practice. In-depth knowledge of Colorados specific legal requirements around meetings and records management is also essential. Ultimately the Board is looking for a superintendent who embodies the following qualities:
- Leader A humble person who demonstrates unwavering integrity cultural competency and ethical decision-making. A strong innovative collaborator who fosters leadership development in staff and implements a positive learning culture in a system of excellence. A leader devoted to growing individuals through coaching and is outcomes-based and results-oriented.
- Visionary An individual who builds excellence through research and demonstrates the ability to drive innovation across all levels from classrooms to the community.
- Communicator A transparent and trustworthy communicator who uses technology-based platforms and social media effectively to engage staffparentsstudentsand the community.
- Visible An individual who will become integrated into the community through attending school and community events engages with local businesses and participates in community forums that would benefit the district. Translates research into actionable strategies for classroom school board buildings and community improvement.
- Accountable An individual with strong financial management skills and commitment to fiscal responsibility that includes Colorado school finance and budgeting capital projects bond financing grant writing cost analysis and management. Leads with clear and common-sense procedures policies and practices that provides opportunities for staff to feel empowered while holding them accountable for student success.
Required: Masters- emphasis in educational leadership preferred.
Compensation Package: $00plus comprehensive benefits package
Search Timeline:
- Closing date for applications: July 7 2025 (11:30 p.m. central time; 10:30 p.m. Mountain Time)
- Board of Education selects finalists to interview: July 11 2025
- Meet & Greet/Community Forum: July 18 2025
- Interviews: July 19 2025
- Selection of new Superintendent: July 22 2025
- Start date: August 1 2025
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C.
11725 Arbor Street Suite 220
Omaha NE 68144
The East Otero School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex age national origin or disabilityand when needed will providereasonable accommodationsto applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.
Employment Type
Full-Time
