Gunnison Watershed School District, Gunnison, CO Superintendent at McPherson & Jacobson

Position Description for Gunnison Watershed School District Gunnison Colorado.The Gunnison Watershed School District located in Gunnison and Crested Butte Colorado is seeking a highly qualified Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position July 1 2026.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.Enrollment: 2100Location: The Gunnison Watershed School District (GWSD) is a public school district with seven schools located in the communities of Gunnison Crested Butte and Marble. The district encompasses nearly 3000 square miles and crosses two counties - Gunnison County and Saguache County. The district administrative office is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in the city of Gunnison. The valleys economy is largely based on higher education ranching and tourism. The community has a variety of services including the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport Gunnison Valley Hospital Western Colorado University Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Monarch Ski Area and numerous four-season outdoor recreation activities. The high elevation leads to ever changing weather and winter temperatures are often well below zero. The community has a growing population of multilingual learners.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 has identified the following desired characteristics aligned with the strategic plan:Holistic Learner Experience Values educating the whole childStudent-focusedProven experience with improving academic outcomesExperience in meeting the diverse needs of all studentsCaring and Exceptional StaffDemonstrates high integrity and ethicsBuilds trust to create a collaborative environmentExperience in staff recruiting and retentionVisible in classrooms schools and communityStrong leadership and visionStrong Family and Community PartnershipsBuilds strong family and community relationships and fosters partnershipsKnows and understands working in a rural communityExperience building and managing a budget to meet district needsAdditional Requirements:MA requiredPrincipal license requiredResiding within school district boundariesBuilding leadership experience or administrative position at central officePrevious superintendent experience preferredBilingual and/or experience building relationship with multilingual communities preferredSalary and Benefits:$155000 - $185000 (commensurate with experience and education)Family Health InsuranceCell phone stipendSearch Timeline:Closing date for applications: January 5 2026 (11:59 p.m. central time)Board of Education selects finalists to interview: January 19 2026Interviews with community engagement: February 9 & 10 2026Superintendent selection: February 10 or 11 2026Start date: July 1 2026 or as negotiatedContact information:McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. 11725 Arbor St. Suite 220Omaha NE 68144Email: Gunnison Stakeholder Report:Gunnison Watershed School District Website: https://Consultant: Dr. Christy L. Sinner Gunnison Watershed School District 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. Key Skills Construction Experience,ProCore,Microsoft Outlook,Prolog,Cost Control,Construction Management,Renovation,OSHA,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Supervising Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1