Description:
About Simla:
Thank you for your interest in Big Sandy Schools!
Our District includes the towns of Simla, Ramah, and Matheson and encompasses approximately 550 square miles in rural Elbert and El Paso counties. Simla is located 45 miles east of Colorado Springs on Highway 24, and 75 miles southeast of Denver, CO.
We currently have 329 students Preschool through 12th grade, all under one roof.
We have great facilities with P-12 grades all in one building. The majority of our staff live in the Big Sandy School District area, with several living in the surrounding rural communities and some commuting from Falcon and Colorado Springs.
Big Sandy’s students have had much success in academics and athletics.
This year, we are Accredited with Distinction and ranked as the 6th highest academic district in Colorado.
Athletically, we have had much success at the local, regional and state levels.
We strive to make decisions on “What’s Best for Kids” and not only teach good lessons, but also teach “Lessons within Lessons,” such as teaching Honesty, Integrity, and How to Treat Others the Way We Would Like to be Treated.
Other strong extracurricular activities include Drama, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Matchwits, FBLA, FCA, Student Council.
Position Details:
We are seeking a Superintendent with a strong work ethic who will continue to build on our District’s strong foundation while driving future growth and innovation.
Education Requirement:
Master’s Degree
Experience Requirement:
<1Year
Salary:
$105,000 – $150,000
Required Qualifications:
- Colorado Administrator License (or ability to obtain it within one year)
- K-12 educational leadership experience including curriculum, instruction and student achievement;
- a visible team player who is a servant leader.
- Strong conservative financial management skills.
- Experience in rural communities and building relationships with integrity and high moral character.
- An advocate for extracurricular activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Desire to obtain grants.
- Facility and infrastructure management.
- Someone who is willing to live in the District.
Timeline:
- Closing date for applications: January 15, 2025
- Board of Education selects finalists to interview: Week of January 20, 2025
- Interviews with the Board of Education: Week of February 3, 2025
- Start Date: July 1, 2025
An application for Superintendent should include:
- A letter setting forth personal qualifications, experiences and reasons for interest in the position.
- A current resume.
- A completed application form.
- Minimum (2) reference letters, certificates and licenses, and academic transcripts from colleges/universities indicating degree(s).
****Big Sandy School District 100-J is and equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or conditions related to pregnancy and, when needed, will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees.
Apply for this Position
Applications accepted from November 21, 2024 to January 15, 2024 Submissions can be sent via:Fax
(719) 541-2186You may email your resume, letter of interest, completed application, teaching license and transcript, if applicable, to Danni Hankins, dhankins@bigsandy100j.org.
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