Edgility Search · 5 days ago
Rocky Mountain Prep,Chief Academic & Schools Officer
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$195K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expRocky Mountain Prep is a vibrant public charter school network serving over 5,100 students in the Denver metro area. They are seeking a Chief Academic & Schools Officer to lead academic strategy and ensure instructional coherence across their ECE-12 network, focusing on driving transformational outcomes for all students.
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Responsibilities
Academic performance and growth across all RMP schools—from early childhood through 12th grade
Leadership development, coaching, and accountability for principals and academic leaders
Cohesive, standards-aligned curriculum, instruction, assessment, and data practices
Driving a culture of continuous improvement rooted in inquiry, reflection, and joyful urgency
Establishing aligned systems and practices that differentiate based on context while driving shared outcomes across the network
Serve as the co-architect and co-steward of RMP's academic vision across ECE-12, ensuring rigorous, culturally responsive, and joyful instruction at every grade level
Drive vertical alignment across content areas and school levels, creating a cohesive academic experience while supporting schools to adapt based on student needs and school context
Champion a discovery mindset across elementary schools to identify and scale effective practices—while ensuring strong, measurable outcomes in middle and high school environments
Oversee the adoption and implementation of high-quality curriculum (e.g., CKLA in upper elementary, Eureka in middle school), instructional rubrics, and tools that help novice and experienced teachers alike deliver high-quality "first teach."
Embed intellectual preparation practices, minute-by-minute lesson guides, and student work protocols into the academic culture of all schools
Inspire a mindset of curiosity and discipline across academic teams—where data informs hypotheses, adult learning is ongoing, and innovation emerges from reflection
Own network-wide school performance outcomes, including academic achievement, growth, culture, and instructional quality
Build integrated academic and school leadership systems that align expectations and support across all schools—driving toward equitable outcomes while acknowledging diverse starting points and contexts
Implement data cycles and learning rhythms that support fast, evidence-based decision-making—including real-time analysis of student work, observation data, and academic performance metrics
Lead proactive academic interventions and supports, especially where gaps or stagnation are identified, and model a mindset of accountability without blame
Ensure that all schools—regardless of grade band—experience the support, clarity, and consistency needed to thrive
Coach, manage, and inspire senior academic and school leaders (e.g., Executive Directors, principal managers, academic directors) to drive instructional excellence and team culture
Build strong, trust-based relationships with school leaders while maintaining high expectations for execution, learning, and outcomes
Lead the design and evolution of leadership development pipelines and succession strategies, especially in underserved grade bands and high-stakes transitions (e.g., middle to high school)
Embed equity and inclusion into leadership development, talent practices, and decision-making structures
Create clarity amidst complexity by establishing a small number of aligned, high-leverage priorities for the academic year
Build operational systems and decision-making routines that support consistent execution without stifling innovation
Collaborate across departments (operations, talent, culture, student services) to ensure schools receive integrated, responsive support that aligns with instructional priorities
Balance standardization and flexibility—creating shared "floors" while empowering schools to adapt and elevate their unique "secret sauces."
Champion equity by ensuring all students—particularly MLLs, students with disabilities, and historically underserved communities—experience rigorous, affirming academic opportunities
Model emotionally intelligent leadership—bringing humility, joy, and humanity into every space
Be a visible presence in schools, listening to and learning from students, teachers, and families to inform decisions and build trust
Represent RMP externally with credibility, curiosity, and pride—contributing to the broader public education ecosystem as a learner and leader
Qualification
Required
10+ years of education leadership experience, including successful principal and/or network leadership across grade levels
A proven track record of improving student outcomes across ECE-12, with a particular strength in translating academic vision into execution
Deep expertise in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and data-informed decision-making
Experience managing and coaching leaders of leaders, with skill in developing both people and systems
Comfort navigating complexity—integrating operations, academics, and culture to support school success
A learner's mindset: insatiable curiosity, humility, and a desire to evolve in service of student impact
Strong commitment to equity, and the ability to hold both high expectations and deep care for staff and students
Background knowledge in supporting Multilingual Learners (MLLs) and students with disabilities (SpEd) is a strong plus
A leadership style that is joyful, purpose-driven, and aligned to RMP's values and mission
Benefits
Flexible PTO
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
HSA and FSA options
Executive life and disability insurance
Company
Edgility Search
At Edgility, we help mission-driven organizations hire and support the leaders their mission deserves.
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Funding
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Early StageLeadership Team
Christina Greenberg
CEO
Taylor Rifkin Bostock
Principal
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