Position Description for Ignacio School District 11-JT, Ignacio, Colorado 

The Ignacio School District 11-JT, Ignacio, Colorado, School Board, is seeking a highly qualified and fully certified Superintendent.  The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2027.

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 Board of Education in identifying and screening the candidates.

Apply online at: www.macnjake.com

Enrollment: 527 Students 

Location: 215 miles NW of Albuquerque / 300 miles SW of Colorado Springs

The Qualifications

The candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities essential for excellence in educational leadership. The Board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one of the most important decisions it will make. The Board developed the following desired characteristics.

•  Leadership –  A leader who asks, “Is this best for our students?”  A visionary leader who can lead the staff to meet the needs of students, parents, staff, and community, with the understanding of a high performance system.  A leader who collaborates with staff and empowers and holds staff accountable.  A leader who is fair, personable, rooted in values, and leads by example.
• Communicator – A collaborative decision maker who values and respects the perspectives of others demonstrating an open minded approach and passion for working with students, parents, staff, and the greater community.  A person who speaks and writes on a professional level and utilizes this skill consistently to communicate with the board of directors and all stakeholders.  A person who can say “no” with firmness and dignity.
• Educator – A curriculum leader who has taught in the classroom, served as a leader and mentor of teachers.  A learner who knows how to build the capacity for student learning.  A policy driven leader who is proactive in working with the board of directors to apply the district’s policy and make recommendations to the board regarding policy needs.  A leader who builds and refines processes that drives high performance outcomes.
• Business and Operational Acumen - A leader who understands school finance and the budgeting process to make fiscally sound business decisions, while planning for the growth and maintenance of district facilities and personnel.  A data driven leader with an understanding of the financial bottom line. Leads diverse teams across maintenance, food service, and transportation to improve service quality and support student success.
• Integrity – A competent, confident and humble leader. A leader who thrives on truth and values the voice of the people.  A person of empathy willing to take a stance for  students.   A leader willing to make a long-term commitment to the district.
• Diversity – A leader who has experience working in a multi-cultural community.  A person dedicated to building relationships throughout the Ignacio community and education system.  A person who enjoys working in a small rural community. 

Additional Requirements

• MA required
• Principal license required and ability to obtain superintendent license within 1st contract year
• Preferred housing within school district boundaries
• Previous superintendent experience preferred
• Building leadership experience or administrative position at a central office required

Salary and Benefits:

• $140,000 - $160,000
• Family Health Insurance

Search Timeline:

•  Closing date for applications: December 16, 2026 (11:30 p.m. central time)
• Board of Education selects finalists to interview:  January 6, 2027
• Interviews with the Board of Education:  January 21 & 22, 2027
• Selection of new Superintendent:  January 23, 2027
• Start date: July 1, 2027

Contact information:

            McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.

            11725 Arbor St., Suite 220

            Omaha, NE 68144

            888-375-4814

            Email: apps@macnjake.com

School Website: http://www.ignacioschools.org 

Consultant:    Dr. Christy Sinner      

Ignacio School District 11-JT 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 reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.