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Adams 12 Five Star Schools · 20 hours ago

Executive Director, High Schools

Thornton, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$127K/yr - $186K/yr

7+ years exp

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion. The Executive Director for High Schools will lead efforts to improve student learning through the direct supervision of school administration and support school leaders in instructional practices to ensure student academic growth.

EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education

Responsibilities

Coach and support administrative staff in instructional leadership. Responsible for monthly level meetings for both principals and assistant principals. These meetings are focused on the dissemination of information and the continued development of school leaders

During weekly school visits two to three days per week, will examine the instructional practices and district initiatives that the school is engaged in alongside the principal and other school leaders, followed by reflective conversations

Develop professional development opportunities for school leaders in collaboration with the executive director team

Assist principals in the development of effective school and classroom instructional practices

Oversee the hiring process for school administrators and evaluate school principals

Maintain and deepen current educational learning on an ongoing basis

Communicate and problem solve with parents, school staff, and administrators

Uphold and apply state laws, contractual obligations and district policies while ensuring due process

Manage assigned classified support personnel

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Master’s degree in educationColorado Principal LicenseSchool administration experienceCurriculum knowledgeSchool improvement strategiesCoaching skillsSupervisory skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Master's degree in education, curriculum or school leadership plus additional course work required for certification or licensure

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in teaching and administration, including a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a school administrator

In-depth knowledge of elementary or secondary curriculum, depending upon area

Colorado Principal License

Criminal background check required at hire

Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, disciplining, terminating, directing work, assigning work, training and evaluating