K-4 Interim Asst Director

Odyssey School of Denver•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for an immediate, temporary interim K-4 Assistant Director appointment for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year, while Odyssey conducts a search for the permanent K-4 Assistant Director. The interim appointee is welcome and encouraged to apply for the permanent role. The Odyssey School of Denver is a diverse, K-8 Expeditionary Learning (EL) charter school. We believe in teaching students how to learn through a focus on academic achievement, critical thinking, and social responsibility, preparing them for high school and beyond. Our EL curriculum is supported by a robust outdoor Adventure program in which all students and staff participate. The Interim K-4 Assistant Director is a member of the school's Leadership Team and works closely with the Executive Director to lead vision and strategy for instruction and culture, with a primary focus on the K-4 elementary program. The K-4 Assistant Director co-leads the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and the school-wide Mentor Program for new staff, and partners with the 5-8 Assistant Director to ensure cross-grade alignment and K-8 systems coherence.

Requirements

Immediate availability is required.
Minimum of five years' classroom teaching experience in EL schools or a similar model/program.
At least two years' experience in curriculum or program development that supports high-quality instruction.
Proven track record of driving high student achievement and growth through data-driven methods.
Strong communication, technology, and organization skills.
Experience teaching and facilitating adults (coaching, professional development, or similar).
Strong desire to learn and grow as a professional and be part of a collaborative work environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree and previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the school Leadership Team.
Co-lead the schoolwide Mentor Program to support the ongoing needs of new staff members.
Oversee MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) processes and data for grades K-4.
Support the Intervention Team.
Oversee and support Elementary School operations in partnership with the Executive Director.
Partner with the 5-8 Assistant Director to support cross-grade alignment and K-8 systems coherence.
Coach and support K-8 literacy teachers through observations, feedback, and coaching meetings.
Design and facilitate professional development that models best practice in literacy instruction to support teacher and student growth.
Develop relational trust with staff to support ongoing improvement in teaching and learning.
Provide K-8 curriculum development and planning support, including scope and sequence, scaffolding plans, and assessments aligned to state standards and EL Core Practices.
Support long- and short-term planning through planning support and feedback structures.
Support curriculum materials selection and procurement, K-8.
Oversee K-4 data and MTSS systems.
Serve as Primary Site Assessment Liaison (SAL) for ACCESS and ISA administration; serve as Secondary SAL for CMAS.
Support Multilingual Learner (MLL) programming and progress monitoring.
Oversee K-4 grading and progress monitoring systems in collaboration with the Executive Director.
Coordinate Gifted & Talented (GT) identification and services; serve as GT liaison.
Oversee K-4 student culture and behavior, partnering with the Dean of Culture on schoolwide systems and restorative approaches.
Use Habits of a Learner to promote and communicate clear schoolwide expectations for character development and positive behavior.
Partner with teachers to develop classroom structures that ensure all students are well known and consistent classroom routines are in place.
Oversee K-4 Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) and Exhibition Nights.
Serve as a liaison to K-4 parents and facilitate parent education and involvement, including reinforcing school policies on discipline, homework, and events.
Welcome and support families in culturally responsive ways, and communicate with them regularly.