Superintendent, Management

Overview

Delta County School District 50J – Superintendent of Schools. An Executive Leadership Opportunity. Located on Colorado's Western Slope, Delta County blends deep agricultural roots with forward thinking innovation. Schools are central to civic life, and district leadership is known, trusted, and visible.

The district serves approximately 4,300 students across multiple small towns and rural communities, including the Technical College of the Rockies, with an annual budget of about $94 million and roughly 740 employees. The system is small enough to move and adapt, yet large enough for district wide initiatives to produce visible, lasting outcomes.

The Superintendent serves as the district's Chief Executive Officer, reporting directly to the Board of Education. The role includes strategic, instructional, and operational leadership across all schools and departments, including:

• Leading development and execution of the district's strategic plan and Board priorities
• Providing instructional leadership focused on student growth, achievement, and equity
• Managing a $94M budget with a strong commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency
• Overseeing human resources, facilities, safety, transportation, and operations
• Serving as the primary spokesperson and civic leader for the district
• Building strong relationships with staff, families, community partners, and local governments

This opportunity is designed for a high-energy, results-oriented leader who enjoys complexity, pace, and full-scope responsibility. The ideal candidate:

• Thrives in a fast-paced, highly visible executive role
• Is proactive, decisive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Builds trust quickly and motivates others through strong communication and presence
• Translates strategy into action and holds self and others accountable for results
• Appreciates rural communities and values relationships as much as outcomes

A strong candidate will be a grounded, steady leader who is fiscally disciplined, community-oriented, and comfortable being visible and accountable across multiple small towns.

• Administration degree required or in progress
• Valid Colorado Superintendent License or ability to obtain
• Successful experience in district-level or senior educational leadership
• Demonstrated expertise in instruction, finance, personnel management, and governance

• Salary range: $185,000 – $220,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Health Insurance is available through the School District
• Retirement benefits through PERA

This role offers meaningful authority, visible impact, and a chance to lead with purpose in a community that values its schools and its leaders. The superintendent in Delta County will see the direct results of their leadership in classrooms, staff retention, student outcomes, and community confidence.

Confidential inquiries and expressions of interest are welcome.

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Noelle McGovern, Project Coordinator
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