Position Description for Swink School District, Swink, Colorado.

The Swink School District, Swink, Colorado, Board of Education, is seeking a highly qualified Superintendent.  The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2022.

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development, in association with the Colorado Association of School Boards, 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: 350

Location: 60 miles southeast of Pueblo

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.

• Passionate: A leader who “Puts Kids First”.  A person who has the skills and ability to motivate staff and students to take the district to the next level.  A person who understands and treasures the rural community and willing to live in the region. 

• Leader: A leader who is flexible and has a sense of humor.  A leader with a proven track record with classroom experience.  A person who can build consensus and take the “Heat”.  A leader with a strong work ethic and willing to do the work of others.  A leader willing to stay for the long term.

• Communicator: A leader with strong communication skills who listens to both the school and greater community. A leader who is visible in the schools and greater community.   A person who speaks and writes with clarity.  A person who is comfortable with technology and understands the impact of social media on the system.

• Manager: A person with site leadership (preferred).  A leader with successful experience in school finance.  A person who knows how to manage a system focused on improvement. 

Salary Range:  $85,000  -  $120,000

Search Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: January 30, 2022
• Board of Education selects finalists to interview: March 7, 2022
• Interviews with the Board of Education: March 24-25, 2022
• Selection of new Superintendent: March 29, 2022
• Start date: July 1, 2022

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.swinkk12.net

Announcement of Vacancy Brochure: http://macnjake.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Swink-CO-8x11-Brochure-1.pdf

Consultants:             Dr. Norm Ridder      n_ridder@macnjake.com    

Dr. Henry Roman     h_roman@macnjake.com   

Swink School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate based on 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.