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Fremont County School District RE-2 - Florence, Colorado


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The Fremont County School District RE-2, Florence, Colorado, Board of Education, 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: 1,400

Location: Florence and Penrose, Colorado; 30 miles south of Colorado Springs, CO

The Qualifications

The candidate must have the background, 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 specifically seeks an experienced leader who:

  • Places student success and preparedness for post-secondary experiences as the top priority

  • Values and seeks input from district stakeholders and partners effectively with the Board of Education

  • Demonstrates effective communication skills and models honesty, integrity, approachability, and objectivity

  • Has experience both teaching and leading in a small school district

  • Embraces the lifestyle associated with a small, rural, and agricultural community

  • Demonstrates resourcefulness especially in recruiting teachers, developing local talent, and fostering student resilience

  • Understands the many facets of small school district operations including federal and state requirements and reporting

Salary Range: $145,000 - $160,000 plus comprehensive benefits

Shift Type: Full Time

Search Timeline:

  • Closing date for applications: January 31, 2024 (11:59 p.m. central time)

  • Board of Education selects candidates to interview: February 13, 2024

  • Preliminay interviews with the Board of Education (virtual): February 15, 2024

  • In-person interviews with finalists: February 27, 2024

  • Selection of new superintendent: March 4, 2024

  • Start date: July 1, 2024

Contact information:

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
11725 Arbor Street, Suite 220
Omaha, NE 68144
888-375-4814
Email: apps@macnjake.com

District Website: https://www.re-2.org/

Consultants:
Dr. Walt Cooper: w_cooper@macnjake.com

Fremont School District RE-2 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.

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