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Executive Director for Learning Services (School Leadership)

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Executive Director for Learning Services (School Leadership) Academy School District 20 | Posted Mar 13

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Full-time

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Location: EAC (Education and Administration Center)

Recruiting Start Date 03/13/2026

Estimated Start Date 07/01/2026

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 and 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

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.

The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.

The incumbent is required to work normal school/work hours and/or days.

The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.

Physical Demands

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

Cognitive Functions The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Timeline Posting Date: Friday, March 13

Closing Date: Monday, April 13 at Noon

Preliminary Interviews: Thursday, April 16

Final Interviews: Monday, April 20

Compensation Range $140,020-$150,020

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Hours Per Day 8.0 hour(s) per day

Number Of Days Per Year 225 Days

Benefits Eligibility Full-time - Regular

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status United States of America (Exempt)

How To Apply New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:

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

A current resume

Three current letters of recommendation (i.e., less than one year old)

Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in color, readable, and reflecting official status where applicable)

Applicable Colorado License or evidence of eligibility as indicated in the job posting above

We do not accept "Alternative Principal Authorizations"

No other documents will be accepted. Thank you for not uploading and submitting any additional materials.

Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.

Hiring Manager Email: susan.field@asd20.org

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