Positions Open for the 2026-2027 School Year
BUSINESS MANAGER
REPORTS TO
Superintendent
POSITION SUMMARY
The Business Manager oversees the District’s financial and business operations under the direction of the Superintendent, ensuring sound fiscal management, accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and responsible stewardship of District resources.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field preferred; relevant school finance, governmental accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, or financial management experience may substitute for formal education.
2. Experience with budgeting, payroll, financial reporting, and general accounting practices preferred; school district or governmental fund accounting experience strongly preferred.
3. Proficiency with financial management software, payroll systems, and spreadsheets, with the ability to maintain accurate records, protect confidential information, and meet required deadlines.
4. Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully perform the position may be considered.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage the District’s financial operations, accounting systems, bank reconciliations, and budget controls under the direction of the Superintendent.
2. Coordinate annual budget development, appropriations, amendments, long-range financial planning, and required public and state reporting.
3. Serve as the District’s Payroll Officer; administer semi-monthly payroll, employee benefits, required deductions, reconciliations, and related reporting.
4. Oversee the receipt, safeguarding, accounting, purchasing, and distribution of District funds and maintain appropriate controls within the purchase order system.
5. Manage federal and state grant drawdowns, financial reporting, District insurance programs, bond-related payments, and required EMMA/SEC reporting.
6. Prepare and communicate financial information to the Superintendent and Board of Education and serve as the District’s liaison with the Colorado Department of Education Finance Unit.
7. Coordinate the Mill Levy Certification process and required reporting to Garfield County, Mesa County, and the Colorado Department of Education.
8. Coordinate and support District audits, including financial, payroll, October Count, background check, and other required audits.
9. Coordinate assigned state and federal financial and data reporting, including required CDE and federal submissions, Direct Certification, At-Risk reporting, and preschool expenditure reporting.
10. Perform assigned human resources functions, including personnel records, records retention, employee benefits, and safeguarding background check information.
11. Serve as Secretary to the Board of Education and maintain associated records and responsibilities.
12. Assist with CORA and other public records requests as directed by the Superintendent and within applicable statutory timelines.
13. Review school nutrition reimbursement claims prior to submission by the Food Service Director.
14. Provide front-office coverage as needed, including obtaining required training or authorization for assigned duties.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Twelve (12)-month position, July 1 through June 30, renewable annually subject to Board approval and District policy.
COMPENSATION
Salary and benefits are established annually by the Board of Education. Please reach out to the Superintendent for more information.
EVALUATION
The Business Manager shall be evaluated annually by the Superintendent.
To apply: Please complete the Certified Application and email it to smcgruder@debeque.k12.co.us
Click on the link below for Application Packet.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17bfXAQ3X4dwq6k2gceaaS6vYHEyg2ree?usp=sharing
* Substitute Teachers
Substitute teachers that have their food handling training or that are willing to get their food handling training.
Click on the link below for Application Packet. Teachers use the Certified Application.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17bfXAQ3X4dwq6k2gceaaS6vYHEyg2ree?usp=sharing
Please submit your packet to:
DeBeque School District Smartpay System
HUGE Thank You!
November 10, 2025
Chevron USA,
On behalf of the Board of Education, De Beque School District and the De Beque Athletic Department, We would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your very generous donation of $33,000 toward the purchase of a new scoreboard for our baseball field.
Your continued support over the years has been truly exceptional and deeply meaningful to our school district and the entire De Beque community. This new addition of a scoreboard will not only enhance our athletic facilities but will also serve as a lasting reminder of Chevron’s commitment to our students and community.
Thank you once again for your generosity and partnership. We are proud to have Chevron as a valued supporter of De Beque School District and look forward to sharing many exciting moments on the new field made possible by your contribution.
- The Board of Education would like to thank Chevron for their commitment to partner with
- De Beque School District 49JT. Chevron's generous donation of $15,000 will go a long way to provide additional resources for the students and staff of De Beque Schools. We are honored by your partnership and support of our school district. ~ Board of Education, De Beque School District 49JT
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Title IX Policies and Board of Education Resolutions
Mission, Vision, and Values
District Mission: The DeBeque School will develop the whole child, through partnership with our parents and community. All students will be provided a safe learning environment to instill high standards of academic success, integrity, leadership and responsible citizenship.
District Vision: We believe that all students should be provided exceptional opportunities to achieve personal, career, and college success. This will be accomplished through quality instruction, high accountability, a safe and technologically advanced learning and teaching environment for students and staff, relevant programming, and comprehensive stakeholder involvement.
District Values: The District is dedicated to excellence, community service, collaboration, perseverance, and innovation.
Staff Evaluation Procedures
On this page, you will find the District’s description of our educator evaluation system.
Educator Effectiveness: The De Beque 49JT School District evaluates the performance levels of all teaching and administrative staff as well as guidance counselors and principals by using the adopted State Model of Evaluation. De Beque 49JT is meeting all of the required elements of a local evaluation system with the use of the State Model of Evaluation, an example of which can be found below and at the educator effectiveness website https://www.cde.state.co.us/educatoreffectiveness/randa
Local Board Policies: Local Board Policies dictate how staff performance/evaluation is handled. This may not be a comprehensive list of policies pertaining to the staff evaluation process. For a complete list of Policies as adopted by the Board of Education, please go to our Board Policies area at: https://policies.boardbook.org/casb/browse/debeque-casb
BDFA* – District Personnel Performance Evaluation Council CBD – Superintendent's Contract CBI – Evaluation of Superintendent CBI-R – Evaluation of Superintendent Regulation GCO – Evaluation of Licensed Personnel GCO-R – Evaluation of Licensed Personnel Regulation GDO – Evaluation of Support Staff GDO-R – Evaluation of Support Staff Regulation
De Beque District 49JT are equal opportunity providers and employers. Click Here to read our full nondiscrimination notice: https://z2.ctspublish.com/casb/browse/debeque-casb/debeque/z20000002