Peak to Peak Charter School, Executive Director of Education

Edgility Search•Lafayette, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Peak to Peak Charter School seeks an Executive Director of Education (EDE) to serve as the primary steward of its K–12 academic vision. The EDE and the Executive Director of Operations (EDO) are equal co-executive directors who report to the Board of Directors and together serve as the bridge between the Board and the school. The EDE is a non-voting Board member, directly supervises the Elementary, Middle School, and High School Principals and several program directors, and is accountable for unifying the school’s educational programs and fulfilling its mission throughout the K–12 experience. The EDE leads the school’s educational program, protects and strengthens its rigorous, coherent liberal arts and college preparatory curriculum, and builds community alignment around a shared academic vision. The role includes overseeing curriculum, instruction, assessment, student support systems, academic progress, and continuous improvement. The EDE partners with the EDO on strategic and operational priorities, including the campus expansion and the school’s financial health, and leads development of the next strategic plan and preparation for the next charter contract negotiation. The position calls for a collaborative, transparent, emotionally intelligent leader who takes time to understand the school’s culture, people, and history; engages stakeholders; clarifies decision-making and accountability; and makes timely decisions. The EDE will build a strong co-leadership partnership with the EDO, support principals and staff, and guide thoughtful change while preserving the traditions and strengths that have contributed to the school’s success.

Requirements

A master’s degree in education is strongly preferred.
A principal or administrator license is strongly preferred.
Charter school experience is strongly preferred; Colorado charter school experience is especially valued.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible K–12 experience, including classroom teaching and leading a school or serving in a significant school-based leadership role such as principal; experience across more than one grade level is strongly preferred.
A record of sustaining high academic achievement.
Deep K–12 knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and current research, with the ability to build on existing strengths and pursue new opportunities.
Essential knowledge of special education, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE), MTSS, Gifted and Talented, and differentiation for diverse learners.
Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to identify needs, set priorities, translate findings into instructional action, and coach others to do the same.
Collaborative, humble leadership and a proven ability to hire, coach, evaluate, and retain strong principals and teachers; integrity, transparency, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Clear, direct communication; ability to set expectations, give and receive candid feedback, run effective meetings, act proactively, and follow through reliably.
Change leadership skills, including the ability to honor traditions while guiding continuous improvement; experience in strategic plan development, implementation, and evaluation is preferred.
Operational and financial acumen, including aligning staffing and financial resources with strategic priorities; knowledge of federal and state school law and accountability requirements; and effectiveness supporting and communicating with a board of directors.
Equity literacy, cultural competence, and self-reflection; understanding of how race, class, ethnicity, income, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other differences affect society; and ability to lead direct conversations about these issues.
Ability to build authentic relationships with families, faculty, Boulder Valley School District, community partners, and other supporters, and to communicate school goals and priorities clearly and compellingly.
Ability to develop a forward-looking K–12 vision addressing college preparation, liberal arts education, the changing postsecondary landscape, career readiness, and artificial intelligence.
Ability to align K–12 support for special education, multilingual learners, MTSS, Gifted and Talented, academic intervention, and accelerated learners.

Nice To Haves

Colorado charter school experience.
Experience leading a school or serving as a principal, ideally across more than one school level.
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating a strategic plan.
A principal or administrator license.
A master’s degree in education.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary steward of Peak to Peak’s K–12 liberal arts, college preparatory vision, including aligning graduation competencies with higher education demands.
Guide and integrate curriculum and instructional programs to maximize student achievement; oversee K–12 standards, curriculum, assessments, and vertical and horizontal collaboration across school levels.
Ensure coherent K–12 systems for special education, MTSS, English language development for multilingual learners, academic intervention, Gifted and Talented, and differentiation for learners with varied needs.
Set consistent approaches to artificial intelligence and technology in teaching and learning; use student data and research-based practices with principals to monitor progress and drive continuous improvement.
Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of the next strategic plan with the EDO, Board, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and school community; establish measurable goals and owners, and report progress to the Board.
Shape the educational vision for major school-wide initiatives, including campus expansion, while fostering innovation, equity, and excellence and honoring the school’s identity.
Co-lead a high-performing ELT with the EDO; establish clear decision rights, accountability structures, expectations, and responsive communication practices.
Coach and develop principals and school leaders, provide back-up leadership when a principal is absent, and support principals as instructional leaders and in resolving issues involving staff, students, and families.
Recruit, develop, evaluate, and retain effective leaders and educators; elevate professional development and advocate for competitive compensation, sustainable workloads, and staff well-being.
Oversee, with the EDO, the school’s financial health, budget planning aligned with strategic priorities, and equitable distribution of shared K–12 resources.
Serve with the EDO as the Board’s primary link to the school and as a non-voting Board member; provide timely, accurate, transparent information and ensure school staff and leaders’ perspectives inform Board deliberations.
Report on academic outcomes, use data to celebrate successes and direct improvement efforts and resources, support implementation of Board initiatives, and review policies and procedures with the Board.
Oversee compliance and reporting obligations to Boulder Valley School District, the Colorado Department of Education, and the charter contract.
Lead the school’s Accountability Committee and staff and parent/guardian Equity Committees; participate with principals in the Elementary and Secondary Curriculum, Hiring and Organizational Development Committee, and with the EDO in the Finance and Budget Committee.
Maintain a visible, accessible presence across all three school levels; foster communication and collaboration; strategically engage parents and volunteers; and represent Peak to Peak to education, charter school, higher education, and community partners.
Partner with the EDO on fundraising and community engagement, strengthen the school’s partnership with Boulder Valley School District, and lead preparation for the next charter contract negotiation.
Build relationships through a structured listening tour and stakeholder data collection; unify school levels and the ELT around shared academic priorities; clarify EDE, EDO, Board, and ELT decision-making and accountability; and support principals through the leadership transition.
Partner with the EDO on campus expansion and long-term financial health, keeping academic excellence central to facilities, budget, and resource decisions and prioritizing staff compensation, retention, and work-life balance.