Executive Director for Learning Services (School Leadership)

locations: Academy District 20 EAC (Education and Administration Center), Colorado Springs, CO* 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* 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* Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties* Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices* Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils* 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* 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 PositionFor more information on our benefits, please visit .* A letter of application which states why you feel you are qualified for the position and your background* A statement of your philosophy of administration and the role of the administrator in this position*
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