Superintendent

Alasedu; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 295,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools in the Denver-metro area is seeking a highly qualified Superintendent to lead district operations, advance student outcomes, and partner with the Board of Education.

The ideal candidate is an equity-focused, high-integrity, student-centered leader who communicates clearly, builds trust, guides strategy, and manages complex programs within budget constraints to drive measurable progress.

Qualifications

• Visible, high-integrity, equity-focused, and student-centered leadership.
• Ability to lead strategy, manage complex operations, and align actions to improve student outcomes.
• Strong communication, public presence, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Capacity to lead strategic plans while navigating funding constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead the district with a forward-looking instructional vision.
• Drive measurable student achievement and equity initiatives.
• Communicate transparently with the Board, staff, families, and community.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, and operations to support district goals.

Skills

Integrity

Transparency

Public speaking

Community engagement

Strategic leadership

Financial stewardship

Board relations

Job description

District or Organization:
Cherry Creek Schools

Due Date:
October 15, 2026

Position Description for Cherry Creek Schools, Arapahoe County, Colorado

The Cherry Creek School District Board of Education in Arapahoe County, Colorado, is seeking a highly qualified Superintendent.

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.

Location: Denver-metro area: Cities of Centennial, Aurora, Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village, Foxfield, Glendale, and Englewood as well as areas of unincorporated Arapahoe County, Colorado.

The Qualifications:
The candidate must be a visible, high-integrity, equity-focused, and student-centered leader who models transparency and builds trust across many constituencies, leads strategy, manages complex operations, and brings people together to execute a clear vision for improved student outcomes.

The Board of Education has identified the following core leadership qualities and priorities as essential criteria for success:

Core Character and Ethics

• Integrity, honesty, and a strong moral compass.
• Transparency and accountability as expected norms.
• Courage to make difficult decisions while staying student-centered.

Student-Centered Vision and Equity

• Commitment to equity, multiculturalism, and closing achievement gaps.
• Unwavering focus on students as the driver of all decisions.
• Clear instructional vision tied to demonstrated student growth and achievement.

Strategic and Instructional Leadership

• Ability to articulate and execute a forward-looking vision in a changing education landscape.
• Demonstrated success driving measurable student achievement.
• Committed to action and ability to lead meaningful change.
• Capacity to lead strategic plans while adapting to funding constraints and enrollment shifts.

Communication and Public Presence

• Clear, effective communicator internally and externally.
• Ability to serve as a visible ambassador for the district.
• Public speaking, community engagement, and responsiveness.

Collaborative, Relationship-Driven Leadership

• Strong engagement with diverse stakeholders.
• Emphasis on listening and fostering shared ownership.
• Skilled in board relations and political awareness without being political.

Organizational and Team Leadership

• Ability to build, develop, and retain a high-functioning leadership team.
• Prioritizes staff morale, culture, and motivation.
• Success managing complex systems and multiple constituencies simultaneously.
• Strong financial stewardship, budgeting, and taxpayer accountability.

Additional Requirements: CCSD Superintendent Job Description

Compensation: $295,000 – $335,000 subject to negotiation, and comprehensive benefits package.

Search Timeline (subject to change):
Closing date for applications: October 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m. central time)
Preliminary Interviews: December 8-9, 2026
Selection of Finalist: January 11, 2027
Selection of new Superintendent: To Be Determined