Burlington School District RE-6J, Burlington, CO Superintendent
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Position Description for Burlington School District Burlington Colorado
The Burlington School District Board of Education in Burlington 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 2026.
McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the board in identifying and screening the candidates.
Enrollment:740
Location:Colorados East Central Plains approximately 170 miles east of the Denver-Metro area along Interstate 70 near the Colorado/Kansas border.
The Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be a values-driven community-engaged leader that has the background skills experience and abilities essential for leading a small rural school district. The Board of Education has identified the following core leadership qualities and priorities as essential for success:
Leadership Style
- Willing to collaborate delegate authority and solicit input.
- Sets a clear direction remains steady under criticism and confidently makes final decisions when needed.
- Boldly pursues change and innovation with commitment to a vision.
- Leads through respect and persuasion not positional power.
Personal Character and Values
- Proven high integrity moral and ethical behavior that aligns with local community values.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic pride and models a strong example for staff and students.
- Values family and personal balance while maintaining approachability and humor.
Relationship and Communication Skills
- Engages comfortably with all ages listens well and builds relationships easily.
- Keeps board members staff and the community informed through consistent transparent communication across multiple platforms.
- Actively engages in local groups and with businesses to strengthen school-community ties.
Strategic and Operational Competence
- Is fiscally responsible uses funds wisely and manages tight budgets effectively.
- Proven skills in resource management and personnel decisions.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities efficiently.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Thinks outside the box and seeks better ways to improve district performance.
- Centers decision-making on improving teaching and learning.
- Is effective at mentoring and developing building-level leaders.
Additional Requirements:
Previous superintendent experience preferred.
Selected candidate must possess or qualify for appropriate Colorado licensure
Salary Range: $110000 - $150000 plus housing allowance and insurance benefits
Search Timeline (subject to change):
- Closing date for applications:March 19 2026 (11:59 p.m. central time)
- Selection of Finalists: March 30 2026
- Finalists Interviews with the Board of Education: April 7 2026
- Selection of new Superintendent:TBD
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C.
11725 Arbor Street Suite 220
Omaha NE 68144
District Website: Consultant: Dr. Walt Cooper
Burlington School District RE-6Jis an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate onthe basis of race religion color sex age national origin or disability and when needed will provide reasonable accommodationsto applicants and employees. Anyone requesting reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- ProCore
- Microsoft Outlook
- Prolog
- Cost Control
- Construction Management
- Renovation
- OSHA
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
