The Board of Education is pleased to partner with Hazard, Young, and Attea (HYA), a national consulting firm, in the search for the next superintendent for the Hayden School District. The Board plans to select the next superintendent in January 2027.

This search starts with posting for the position and planning sessions with HYA. In the coming days and weeks, the group will work to connect with stakeholders and gather information from the community on what Hayden is looking for in our next superintendent.

Please return to this page often for updates, information, and progress in the search for our next superintendent.

Oct. 12, 2026 Staff and Community Focus Groups (in-person)

Oct. 13-14, 2026 Staff and Community Focus Groups (virtual)

Dec. 8, 2026 Slate of candidates presented to the Board

Dec. 14, 2026 Board conducts first round interviews

Jan. 6, 2027 Finalists day in the district

Jan. 6, 2027 Board conducts final interviews

By late Jan. 2027 Superintendent’s hiring approved and announced

July 1, 2027 Superintendent contract formally begins

Hayden District Leadership Profile Report

Link to HYA posting: https://hyasearch.com/job/superintendent-hayden-co/

Superintendent Job Description - BOE Approved October 20, 2026

All Application Materials Due November 27, 2026