Executive Director for Learning Services (School Leadership)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$140,020 - $150,020

About The Position

The Executive Director for Learning Services (School Leadership) assists the Assistant Superintendent for Learning Services with dynamic educational leadership in the Learning Services Department; provides leadership, guidance, and support for K-12 school principals; ensures standards-based instruction and assessment; and, supervises assigned Principals, Learning Services Directors and other Learning Services staff. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The District reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled Performs other duties as assigned Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards Collaborates with all Learning Services to support the unique learning needs of all students Collaborates with Principals and other District staff in planning and developing programs Collects, analyzes, and reports essential data and documents for compliance with state and federal requirements Communicates regularly with building administrators regarding educational programming and staffing Coordinates and assists with Title IX complaints at assigned school levels Creates and nurtures partnerships with parents to support the unique needs of students Develops proposals, monitors, and reports funding matters regarding state and federal grant resources as the grant manager Develops, maintains, and assists with applicable staffing and develops consistent practices in allocation of resources to support schools and District programs Ensures District schools are accountable to stakeholders Ensures ongoing compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, and Board of Education policies Ensures principals are in compliance with the District’s accreditation plan Facilitates and/or attends level principal meetings as assigned Fosters cooperation and communication with community agencies and community members Monitors, evaluates, and improves assigned Learning Services programs through data analysis and program evaluation Oversees assigned data collection processes for compliance and other reporting to local, state, and federal agencies and ensures accuracy and timeliness of submissions Provides leadership and support for non-traditional schools/programs in the District Provides leadership and vision in the identification of research-based best practices for professional learning, programming, and ongoing program evaluation to support all learners Provides professional learning and on-going compliance training for K-12 principals Provides supervision and evaluation for licensed and classified staff as assigned Supervises and supports the work of assigned administrative staff and assists with committees, program evaluation, standards and assessment implementation, professional learning activities, and projects Supervises and supports the work of assigned directors and assist with curriculum committees, program evaluation, standards & assessment implementation, professional learning activities and projects Supervises assigned principals Utilizes student achievement and growth data to drive instructional programming for all students Visits classrooms regularly with principals and provides coaching to principals on how to give effective feedback to improve student learning Works closely with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent for Learning Services to ensure the ASD20 mission is achieved To be shared or assigned between three executive directors: Ensures student contact hours meet legal requirements of the state throughout the school year Leads and supports monthly K-12 assistant principal meetings Monitors student instructional minutes Oversee the planning and organization of all ASD20 high school graduations Plans and co-facilitates level dean and assistant principal meetings Presents the Character (E1.2) Annual Report to the Board of Education Reports the annual tracking graduate presentation to the board of education Supervises and oversees the District Athletic and Activities program Supervises the District Foreign Exchange Student Program Serves as District administrator for the Temporary Homebound Support Serves as the 504 administrator for the District

Requirements

Initial Administrator License: Colorado Department of Education and/or Initial Principal License: Colorado Department of Education
Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
Master’s degree (e.g., M.A., M.S., M.Eng., M.Ed., M.S.W, M.B.A., M.L.S.)
3-5 Years Licensed School Site Experience
3-5 Years Building Principal
Ability to collect, analyze, and report data for program evaluation and improvement
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to operate standard office equipment, performing a wide range of supportive tasks
Ability to plan and manage budgets including state and federal grant money
Ability to plan, lead, and facilitate the work of teams and committees
Ability to utilize technology effectively to enhance learning
Ability to work cooperatively with others in program development, implementation, and evaluation
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Ability to work with building and District level administrators
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Demonstrates effective planning, organization, implementation, and communication skills, including problem solving and conflict resolution
Detail-oriented, energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Evidence of successful change leadership at many levels of an organization
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Functional knowledge of elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education
Knowledge of Career and Technical Education legislation mandates, compliance indicators, programming, and best practices
Knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards and system-wide implementation
Knowledge of educational pedagogy
Knowledge of effective professional learning practices for adult learners
Knowledge of research-based best practices in assessment, curriculum, & instruction
Knowledge of special education law and issues surrounding IDEA and Section 504
Proven ability to articulate a vision and implement it within an organization
Proven ability to listen and learn from feedback and adjust accordingly
Record of high-energy leadership and proven ability to contribute to administrative team success
Research-focused in all aspects of work
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Understands and can successfully lead change at many levels of the organization
Willingness to participate in ongoing training

Nice To Haves

Doctoral (Doctors) degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D.)
3-5 Years Classroom Teaching Experience
5+ Years Building Principal
5+ Administrative Experience in a School or District Level Position

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Collaborates with all Learning Services to support the unique learning needs of all students
Collaborates with Principals and other District staff in planning and developing programs
Collects, analyzes, and reports essential data and documents for compliance with state and federal requirements
Communicates regularly with building administrators regarding educational programming and staffing
Coordinates and assists with Title IX complaints at assigned school levels
Creates and nurtures partnerships with parents to support the unique needs of students
Develops proposals, monitors, and reports funding matters regarding state and federal grant resources as the grant manager
Develops, maintains, and assists with applicable staffing and develops consistent practices in allocation of resources to support schools and District programs
Ensures District schools are accountable to stakeholders
Ensures ongoing compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, and Board of Education policies
Ensures principals are in compliance with the District’s accreditation plan
Facilitates and/or attends level principal meetings as assigned
Fosters cooperation and communication with community agencies and community members
Monitors, evaluates, and improves assigned Learning Services programs through data analysis and program evaluation
Oversees assigned data collection processes for compliance and other reporting to local, state, and federal agencies and ensures accuracy and timeliness of submissions
Provides leadership and support for non-traditional schools/programs in the District
Provides leadership and vision in the identification of research-based best practices for professional learning, programming, and ongoing program evaluation to support all learners
Provides professional learning and on-going compliance training for K-12 principals
Provides supervision and evaluation for licensed and classified staff as assigned
Supervises and supports the work of assigned administrative staff and assists with committees, program evaluation, standards and assessment implementation, professional learning activities, and projects
Supervises and supports the work of assigned directors and assist with curriculum committees, program evaluation, standards & assessment implementation, professional learning activities and projects
Supervises assigned principals
Utilizes student achievement and growth data to drive instructional programming for all students
Visits classrooms regularly with principals and provides coaching to principals on how to give effective feedback to improve student learning
Works closely with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent for Learning Services to ensure the ASD20 mission is achieved
Ensures student contact hours meet legal requirements of the state throughout the school year
Leads and supports monthly K-12 assistant principal meetings
Monitors student instructional minutes
Oversee the planning and organization of all ASD20 high school graduations
Plans and co-facilitates level dean and assistant principal meetings
Presents the Character (E1.2) Annual Report to the Board of Education
Reports the annual tracking graduate presentation to the board of education
Supervises and oversees the District Athletic and Activities program
Supervises the District Foreign Exchange Student Program
Serves as District administrator for the Temporary Homebound Support
Serves as the 504 administrator for the District