Peak to Peak Charter School, Executive Director of Education

Edgility Search•Lafayette, CO

5d•$133,182 - $198,729•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 leads the educational program, is a non-voting member of the Board, directly supervises the Elementary, Middle School, and High School Principals and several program directors, and is accountable for unifying the K-12 programs and fulfilling the school’s mission throughout the educational experience. Educational leadership is central to the role. The EDE will articulate and build community support for an academic vision, protect the rigor and coherence of the K-12 program, and identify opportunities to build on the school’s strengths. The role also partners with the EDO on major initiatives, including campus expansion and financial planning, and leads development of the next strategic plan. The successful leader will use a collaborative, “power with” approach: learning the school’s culture, people, and history; engaging stakeholders early; and making clear, timely decisions. The EDE will clarify decision-making roles and accountability with the EDO, Board, and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), foster trust and alignment, and help staff embrace thoughtful change while preserving the traditions 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 advancing K-12 experience, including classroom teaching and leading a school or serving in a significant school-based leadership role such as principal, is strongly preferred; experience across more than one grade level is ideal.
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.
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.
A collaborative, humble leader with a record of hiring, coaching, evaluating, and retaining strong principals and teachers; leads with integrity, transparency, and emotional intelligence and remains a lifelong learner.
Clear and direct communication skills; ability to set expectations, give and receive candid feedback, run effective meetings, act proactively, and follow through reliably.
Change leadership experience that balances school traditions with continuous improvement; experience in strategic plan development, implementation, and evaluation is ideal.
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-reflective leadership, including understanding the effects of race, class, ethnicity, income, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other differences and leading direct conversations about them.
Ability to build authentic relationships with families, faculty, BVSD, community partners, and supporters, and to communicate the school’s goals and priorities clearly and compellingly.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education.
Principal or administrator license.
Charter school experience, especially Colorado charter school experience.
Experience leading across more than one grade level (elementary, middle, and/or high school).
Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic plans.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary steward of Peak to Peak’s K-12 liberal arts, college-preparatory academic vision and ensure graduation competencies align with higher education demands.
Guide and integrate curricular and instructional programs, oversee K-12 standards, curriculum, and assessments, and support 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.
Set consistent approaches to artificial intelligence and technology in teaching and learning, and use school data and research-based practice to monitor progress and drive continuous improvement.
Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of the next strategic plan in partnership with the EDO, Board, ELT, and school community; establish measurable goals, assign ownership, and report progress to the Board.
Shape the educational vision for school-wide initiatives, including campus expansion, and foster innovation, equity, and excellence while honoring the school’s identity.
Co-lead a cohesive, high-performing ELT with the EDO; establish clear decision rights, accountability, 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 exceptional 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, strategic budget planning, and equitable allocation 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 staff and school-leader perspectives inform Board deliberations.
Report academic outcomes, use data to celebrate successes and direct resources toward areas needing growth, ensure Board initiatives are implemented, and review policies and procedures with the Board.
Oversee compliance and reporting to Boulder Valley School District (BVSD), the Colorado Department of Education, and the charter contract.
Lead the Accountability Committee and staff and parent/guardian Equity Committees; participate in the Elementary and Secondary Curriculum, Hiring and Organizational Development Committee with principals, and the Finance and Budget Committee with the EDO.
Maintain a visible, accessible presence across all school levels; foster open communication; and engage parents and volunteers strategically.
Represent Peak to Peak with charter schools, the education community, higher education, and community partners; partner with the EDO on fundraising and community engagement.
Strengthen the partnership with BVSD and lead preparation for the next charter contract negotiation.
Build trusting relationships through a structured listening tour and stakeholder data collection, and develop a thorough understanding of the school’s culture, strengths, people, and history.
Unify school levels and the ELT around shared K-12 academic priorities, clarify EDE/EDO and Board/ELT authority and accountability, and relieve principals of additional transition-related responsibilities.
Lead an inclusive process for the next strategic plan that addresses the changing postsecondary landscape, career readiness, and artificial intelligence.
Align K-12 learner supports and expand differentiation for accelerated learners.
Partner with the EDO on campus expansion and long-term financial health, keeping academic excellence, staff compensation, retention, and work-life balance central to decisions.