Executive Director for Learning Services (School Leadership)

EAC (Education and Administration Center) 04/04/2025 07/01/2025 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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 Position

$138,630-$148,630 40 8.0 hour(s) per day 225 Days Full-time - Regular United States of America (Exempt)

• 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"

susan.field@asd20.org