Apply on Employer Site

State of Colorado · 19 hours ago

Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is seeking an Executive Director of Teaching and Learning to provide leadership and direction for various educational initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing student success through innovative strategies, policy shaping, and collaboration with multiple educational stakeholders across Colorado.

CommunitiesGovernmentSports

Responsibilities

Provides direction, oversight, and supervises the directors of the offices within the Teaching and Learning Unit

Ensures each office’s initiatives, goals, and operations align with the CDE’s strategic plan and promote high-impact outcomes for student learning across Colorado

Leads the implementation and operationalization of relevant state and federal legislation, statutes, and State Board of Education rules within the Teaching and Learning Unit

Ensures state and federal funding is appropriately leveraged, accessed, allocated, and monitored to maximize impact and compliance

Works in close partnership with the Exceptional Student Services Unit within the Student Learning Division to support school districts in the implementation of state and federal mandates, with a focus on enhancing outcomes for all learners, including those with exceptional needs

Serves as a key member of the Commissioner’s Extended Leadership Team, contributing to the development and execution of statewide educational initiatives. Collaborates with other CDE units to drive achievement-focused initiatives, particularly in the area of early literacy

Partners with leadership from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood to ensure coordinated planning and alignment between preschool special education and universal preschool programs, fostering seamless support for young learners

Chairs the cross-division Literacy Leadership Team and ensures its work is integrated with CDE’s strategic goals. Promotes a unified vision for literacy development across all grade levels

Reviews and contributes to legislative reports, engages in legislative activities during the session, and supports communication and planning for State Board of Education engagement on key policy and implementation issues

Qualification

Master’s Degree in EducationColorado READ ActLeadership ExperienceProject ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingChange ManagementCommunication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInitiativeOrganizational Skills

Required

Master's Degree or higher in education

More than 5 years of successful district or state level experience as a leader

Demonstrated knowledge of the Colorado READ Act (HB 12-1238/ SB 19-199), Colorado's Achievement Plan for Kids (SB 08-212), the Universal Preschool Program, culturally and linguistically diverse education, preschool special education, and multi-tiered systems of support

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Leadership skills that include leading a professional staff, working with multiple perspectives, engaging stakeholders, collaborating with others, and facilitating improved systems and outcomes for every student

Proven ability to lead, implement, and monitor large-scale, multi-unit projects with accountability for measurable outcomes

Successful administrative and management experience leading a change effort, including proven planning and execution skills

Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity and problem-solve to bring clarity to roles and tasks to meet deliverables

Ability to collaborate among diverse constituent groups and across multiple work teams

Strong customer service skills

Knowledge of and experience in using data to make informed decisions, create work plans, and evaluate return on investment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations

Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (e.g. school districts, other CDE units)

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the department and meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exhibit a proactive approach to work

Demonstrated ability to identify problems and recommend solutions prior to the standard being jeopardized

Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as, on a team

Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check

Ability and willingness to travel

Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel (percentage 20%)

Work extended schedule per business needs

Report to work location per business needs

Valid Driver's License Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle to complete travel requirements

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to lead change management

Demonstrated ability to balance and lead multiple initiatives concurrently

Benefits

Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.

Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.

Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance

Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

11 paid holidays per year

Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals

Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) www.copera.org

Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)

Paid professional development opportunities