Director of Student and Spiritual Life - Colorado Christian Academy

Title: Director of Spiritual & Student Life

Reports To: Colorado Christian Academy Board of Directors

Leads: Students & Families, Bible, Advancement Committee, Parents in Partnership Committee, Future Direct Reports (as assigned) and Director Support Positions

Peers: Director of Operations, Director of Academics

Category: Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Job Purpose:

The Director of Spiritual & Student Life (DSSL) at Colorado Christian Academy is one of the key pillars of the school’s three-director model. This individual plays a vital, collaborative role in supporting the structural function of the school by being responsible for spiritual leadership, discipleship, accountability, and discipline. Working closely with administrators and teachers, the DSSL helps align school activities and events to reflect Christ and reveal God. Believing that the candidate was called and equipped for ministry, the DSSL seeks to be an agent of inspiration and transformation to students and staff – building strong foundations and shaping the trajectory of their lives through Christ. In alignment with CCA’s commitment to partnering with families, the DSSL cultivates strong, supportive relationships with parents. This individual also contributes to broader school advancement through strategic oversight of spiritual growth, student development, and support for donor engagement and fundraising efforts. Additional duties as assigned. The following categories summarize key responsibilities of the DSSL. The percentages provided should be utilized to prioritize the needs of the school for this position.

Spiritual Leader: 20%

Lead Chapel

Spiritual Leader

Spiritual Curriculum & Instruction: 25%

Dean of Bible – Spiritual Curriculum

Direct Spiritual PD of Faculty and Staff

Discipline 25%

Committees / PIP / Spiritual Flexible Friday(s) 20%

Administration 10%

General Duties, Leadership, and Strategy:

1. Develop and maintain strong relationships with all school stakeholders (students, faculty/staff, parents, and board members) by ensuring open lines of communication at all times and addressing issues and concerns in a timely and constructive manner.

2. Facilitate alongside the CCA Board of Directors with the strategic direction of CCA.

· Attend and participate in monthly Board Meetings (generally the 3rd Monday of every month, 6:30 PM).

3. Embody the mission, vision, and philosophy of Colorado Christian Academy.

4. Participate in regularly scheduled faculty/staff meetings.

· Lead devotions for faculty/staff week while fostering spiritual growth and development.

5. Develop and oversee all Bible curriculum for Bible immersion for the school. Plan and lead the spiritual development, ensuring each teacher is trained and coached in the curriculum.

6. Find, develop, and implement mission-aligned outreach programs for CCA students to participate.

7. Discipline through discipleship to guide student behavior and build student character to become more Christ-like in all actions.

8. Prompt and effective communication with parents, students, and staff.

9. Participate in projects in accordance with the school development/strategic plan.

10. Execute & administer policies as set forth by the CCA Board of Directors.

11. Exhibit professionalism and hospitality in all interactions.

12. Hold confidentiality regarding sensitive information related to students, parents, school data, and Board actions.

13. Engage in yearly growth and renewal plans.

· Twice yearly evaluations provided by the CCA Board of Directors on agreed upon criteria.

14. Develop and maintain curricula that provide distinct Christian education in conjunction with the Director of Academics.

15. Responsible for stewarding Advancement and Parents in Partnership/Sunshine Committees in the context of strategically guiding members when there is a need to engage and support students and the CCA community. Responsible for leading the spiritual aspect of all Advancement and Parents and Partnership events.

16. Responsible for developing and guiding the 8th Grade Apologetics curriculum.

17. Responsible for developing and guiding the Portrait of a Graduate culminating project.

18. Ensure that Flexible Friday programming permits students to experience the awe of God’s creation in order to challenge and reinforce students’ Christ-like character development.

19. Shaping the culture and participating in the advancement of the school by effectively communicating the school’s mission to the school community and the community at large.

Ministry Leader:

1. Claim Jesus as Savior and live with a Kingdom mindset.

2. Prioritize Bible study, prayer, and reflection.

3. Agree with the Colorado Christian Academy Statement of Faith.

4. Demonstrate spiritual humility and leadership that furthers the school’s Christian

cultural aspirations.

5. Lead from a place of strong identity; viewing work as a platform of worship not as a place to build ego and identity.

6. Seek wisdom from the Holy Spirit to bring guidance in all situations and decisions.

7. Be a role model in attitude, speech and actions.

Cultural Leader:

1. Provide high expectations and high support for students through clear communication and follow-through of cultural expectations and spiritual atmosphere.

· Partner with parents in their child’s spiritual development, recognizing the

parent as primarily responsible.

· Provide timely and professional communication in line with CCA Staff and Faculty communication policy.

2. Responsible for developing the school discipline program and ensuring faculty and staff are trained and guided in its implementation. Communication of discipline standards to students, parents, and faculty and staff. Implementation of standardized corrective measures for students.

3. Develop Student performance plans as it relates to behavioral modifications.

4. Exhibit a heart that is for the success of every person connected to the school, and its broader community.

5. In all interactions, speak honorably to address conflict in a Biblically restorative manner.

Education, Experience, and Preferred Competencies:

1. Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s, preferred (or working toward).

2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

3. Knowledge of software support and cutting-edge educational philosophy.

4. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

5. Possess creative instructional practices and be highly skilled at coaching students forward in their strengths and weaknesses.

6. Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of people.

7. Be committed to the Colorado Christian Academy mission and excited to lead and help shape this community.

8. Possess a growth mindset and strive for more than the status quo.

Relationships:

1. Reports to the Colorado Christian Academy Board of Directors.

2. Foster relationships with families, students, key stakeholders, and relative constituents of CCA.

3. Partners and communicates effectively with parents as a liaison to educators.

4. Instructs, mentors, and coaches students in the school.

5. Collaborates with the Director of Operations and the Director of Academics as peers.

Additional Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Communicate CCA’s religious beliefs to current and prospective students and families, and others who inquire.

2. Guide Portrait of a Graduate and the potential need for changes with the Board of Directors.

3. Develop a Biblical plan for CCA to ensure the school does not experience mission creep and assist the Board of Directors with a review of specific guidelines and policies.

4. Develop policies and procedures to ensure the culture of the school remains strong and consistent.