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Position Type:
Superintendent
State:
Colorado
District or Organization:
Cherry Creek Schools
Due Date:
October 15, 2026
Superintendent
Position Description for Cherry Creek Schools, Arapahoe County, Colorado
The Cherry Creek School District Board of Education in Arapahoe County, Colorado, is seeking a highly qualified Superintendent.
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.
Apply at www.macnjake.com
Enrollment: 52,000
Location: Denver-metro area: Cities of Centennial, Aurora, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, Foxfield, Glendale, and Englewood as well as areas of unincorporated Arapahoe County, Colorado.
The Qualifications:
The candidate must be a visible, high-integrity, equity-focused, and student-centered leader who models transparency and builds trust across many constituencies, leads strategy, manages complex operations, and brings people together to execute a clear vision for improved student outcomes.
The Board of Education has identified the following core leadership qualities and priorities as essential criteria for success:
Core Character and Ethics
· Integrity, honesty, and a strong moral compass.
· Transparency and accountability as expected norms.
· Courage to make difficult decisions while staying student-centered.
Student-Centered Vision and Equity
· Commitment to equity, multiculturalism, and closing achievement gaps.
· Unwavering focus on students as the driver of all decisions.
· Clear instructional vision tied to demonstrated student growth and achievement.
Strategic and Instructional Leadership
· Ability to articulate and execute a forward-looking vision in a changing education landscape.
· Demonstrated success driving measurable student achievement.
· Committed to action and ability to lead meaningful change.
· Capacity to lead strategic plans while adapting to funding constraints and enrollment shifts.
Communication and Public Presence
· Clear, effective communicator internally and externally.
· Ability to serve as a visible ambassador for the district.
· Public speaking, community engagement, and responsiveness.
Collaborative, Relationship-Driven Leadership
· Strong engagement with diverse stakeholders.
· Emphasis on listening and fostering shared ownership.
· Skilled in board relations and political awareness without being political.
Organizational and Team Leadership
· Ability to build, develop, and retain a high-functioning leadership team.
· Prioritizes staff morale, culture, and motivation.
· Success managing complex systems and multiple constituencies simultaneously.
· Strong financial stewardship, budgeting, and taxpayer accountability.
Additional Requirements: CCSD Superintendent Job Description
Compensation: $295,000 – $335,000 subject to negotiation, and comprehensive benefits package.
Search Timeline (subject to change):
Closing date for applications: October 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m. central time)
Preliminary Interviews: December 8-9, 2026
Selection of Finalist: January 11, 2027
Selection of new Superintendent: To Be Determined
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
11725 Arbor Street, Suite 220
Omaha, NE 68144
888-375-4814
Email: [email protected]
District Website: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/