What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director of Schools - Pathways and Alternative Education position at Douglas County School District?
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Job Posting Title
Executive Director of Schools - Pathways and Alternative Education
Job Description
Oversees the organization and operation of an effective K-12 education and postsecondary readiness programming. Ensures accurate and timely dissemination of information. Assures school leadership is prepared with differentiated professional development and ongoing coaching aligned to the DCSD Strategic Plan. Works in collaboration with the other district departments in order to personalize and differentiate support for each individual building. Develops and promotes excellent relationships among various community and school clientele. Advance and support the growth and development of postsecondary pathways, innovation, and alternative education schools. Performs responsibilities n partnership and collaboration with the other district departments of Central Office in order to personalize and differentiate for each individual building,
Essential Physical Requirements
Direct supervision of school administrative and support staff.
Essential Environmental Demands
Mostly clean and comfortable
Responsibilities
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Demonstrate desire and expertise to proactively lead and support Alternative Education principals.
Deal with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Ensure that schools, K-12, have met state accreditation, accountability and school improvement plan requirements by addressing school wide student academic achievement, patterns of low student performance, achievement discrepancies, and Postsecondary Readiness indicators;
Implement effective K-12 instructional, assessment and curricular practices responding to the needs of students, the direction of the District, and valid innovations in education;
Utilize appropriate resources of the staff, student body, school district and the community to develop and maintain highly effective K-12 instructional and co-curricular programs;
Monitor the effectiveness of K-12 school practices and their impact on student learning, making adjustments for continuous improvement;
Provide leadership, support and coordination of a collaborative team (to include any additional district departments) to ensure that the District’s mission, priorities, and strategic goals are student-focused, results-oriented, and aligned;
Support and provide professional development and training to principals and other school staff within region and district, while initiating appropriate actions to support principals and schools;
Direct the principal and director selection & evaluation process, mentor potential leaders, and identify candidates for promotion;
Oversee the overall operations of school sites including site based budget design/allocation and purchase of instructional supplies, material and equipment, coordinating capital reserve process (small & large capital);
Plan and implement human resources activities: hires/directs/mentors/ disciplines/ terminates; staffing; professional development activities; evaluations;
Work with legal staff on personnel and other related matters as appropriate;
Respond immediately to emergency/crisis situations and serve as a district representative based on response needs;
Develop and maintain communications, including complaint management, among the students, the community, the faculty and the administration that supports the best interest of students;
Build synergistic partnerships among principals, parents, businesses, and other community stakeholders in the educational process, and establish relationships with community leadership and stakeholders to build support for District programs;
Maintain positive and productive public relations with parents, businesses, and community groups to provide information and receive feedback, and represent schools at District-level functions as needed;
Exercise systemic perspective in promoting the direction of the District and empower others to make decisions and carry out responsibilities in support of District values and priorities;
Demonstrate Advanced Skills And Knowledge In
CO Administrator License - Colorado Department of Education, CO Principal Licensure - Colorado Department of Education
Education
Master's Degree (Required)
Skills
Ability to effectively manage a department budget., Advanced knowledge of adult learning strategies, leadership, and accompanying attributes, Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs, An advocate for the district with the capacity to instill high expectations in others, An effective listener with the ability to diagnose needs of the school and translate those needs into a vision for the future, Background in K-12 education programming and considerable expertise in student behavior and development, Collaborative team player, Demonstrated skills in facilitation, problem solving, and conflict management, Effective oral and written communication skills, Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills., Experience in developing postsecondary and industry partnerships, Experience with Site/Student and District Based budgeting practices., Has the ability to effectively communicate with the school district community, Hold school administrators to high levels of integrity in all areas of practice, Intermediate to advanced knowledge of developing, monitoring and evaluating K-12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices, Is agile, flexible, and can navigate the change process, Knowledge of Board and Superintendent policies, the District Strategic Plan, school law, and charter school oversight., Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Perkins Grant Funding and CDIP., Prefer 5-7 years of administrative experience, including 3-5 years of Principal and District Administrator experience., Skill in leading and developing alternative education programming, Strong planning, organization, motivation, management, and evaluation skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
Position Type
Regular
Primary Location:
Legacy Campus
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
40
Fte
1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
260 Work Days
$140,457.75 USD Annual
Maximum Hire Rate
$171,939.66 USD Annual
Full Salary Range
$140,457.75 USD - $203,421.57 USD Annual
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
April 27, 2025
REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!
Job Posting Title
Executive Director of Schools - Pathways and Alternative Education
Job Description
Oversees the organization and operation of an effective K-12 education and postsecondary readiness programming. Ensures accurate and timely dissemination of information. Assures school leadership is prepared with differentiated professional development and ongoing coaching aligned to the DCSD Strategic Plan. Works in collaboration with the other district departments in order to personalize and differentiate support for each individual building. Develops and promotes excellent relationships among various community and school clientele. Advance and support the growth and development of postsecondary pathways, innovation, and alternative education schools. Performs responsibilities n partnership and collaboration with the other district departments of Central Office in order to personalize and differentiate for each individual building,
Essential Physical Requirements
- Regular/daily lifting five (5) to fifty (50) pounds.
- Frequent sitting, bending, stooping, walking, standing, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.
- Requires travel within district using personal vehicle
Direct supervision of school administrative and support staff.
Essential Environmental Demands
Mostly clean and comfortable
Responsibilities
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Demonstrate desire and expertise to proactively lead and support Alternative Education principals.
Deal with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Ensure that schools, K-12, have met state accreditation, accountability and school improvement plan requirements by addressing school wide student academic achievement, patterns of low student performance, achievement discrepancies, and Postsecondary Readiness indicators;
Implement effective K-12 instructional, assessment and curricular practices responding to the needs of students, the direction of the District, and valid innovations in education;
Utilize appropriate resources of the staff, student body, school district and the community to develop and maintain highly effective K-12 instructional and co-curricular programs;
Monitor the effectiveness of K-12 school practices and their impact on student learning, making adjustments for continuous improvement;
Provide leadership, support and coordination of a collaborative team (to include any additional district departments) to ensure that the District’s mission, priorities, and strategic goals are student-focused, results-oriented, and aligned;
Support and provide professional development and training to principals and other school staff within region and district, while initiating appropriate actions to support principals and schools;
Direct the principal and director selection & evaluation process, mentor potential leaders, and identify candidates for promotion;
Oversee the overall operations of school sites including site based budget design/allocation and purchase of instructional supplies, material and equipment, coordinating capital reserve process (small & large capital);
Plan and implement human resources activities: hires/directs/mentors/ disciplines/ terminates; staffing; professional development activities; evaluations;
Work with legal staff on personnel and other related matters as appropriate;
Respond immediately to emergency/crisis situations and serve as a district representative based on response needs;
Develop and maintain communications, including complaint management, among the students, the community, the faculty and the administration that supports the best interest of students;
Build synergistic partnerships among principals, parents, businesses, and other community stakeholders in the educational process, and establish relationships with community leadership and stakeholders to build support for District programs;
Maintain positive and productive public relations with parents, businesses, and community groups to provide information and receive feedback, and represent schools at District-level functions as needed;
Exercise systemic perspective in promoting the direction of the District and empower others to make decisions and carry out responsibilities in support of District values and priorities;
Demonstrate Advanced Skills And Knowledge In
- Career and Technical Education, Concurrent Enrollment and Work Based Learning.
- Oversight that supports district leadership in evaluating performance and monitors concurrence of high quality charter schools.
- The strategic development of partnerships with postsecondary institutions and industry.
- Development of postsecondary pathways that lead towards stackable industry certifications, terminal degrees, concurrent and/or dual enrollment, and work based learning opportunities.
- Development of an alternative learning programming that supports the varying needs of students.
- Collaboratively and strategically developing postsecondary pathway opportunities in DCSD high schools
- Instructional leadership to support staff and student success.
- The State of Colorado graduation competencies.
CO Administrator License - Colorado Department of Education, CO Principal Licensure - Colorado Department of Education
Education
Master's Degree (Required)
Skills
Ability to effectively manage a department budget., Advanced knowledge of adult learning strategies, leadership, and accompanying attributes, Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs, An advocate for the district with the capacity to instill high expectations in others, An effective listener with the ability to diagnose needs of the school and translate those needs into a vision for the future, Background in K-12 education programming and considerable expertise in student behavior and development, Collaborative team player, Demonstrated skills in facilitation, problem solving, and conflict management, Effective oral and written communication skills, Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills., Experience in developing postsecondary and industry partnerships, Experience with Site/Student and District Based budgeting practices., Has the ability to effectively communicate with the school district community, Hold school administrators to high levels of integrity in all areas of practice, Intermediate to advanced knowledge of developing, monitoring and evaluating K-12 curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices, Is agile, flexible, and can navigate the change process, Knowledge of Board and Superintendent policies, the District Strategic Plan, school law, and charter school oversight., Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Perkins Grant Funding and CDIP., Prefer 5-7 years of administrative experience, including 3-5 years of Principal and District Administrator experience., Skill in leading and developing alternative education programming, Strong planning, organization, motivation, management, and evaluation skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
Position Type
Regular
Primary Location:
Legacy Campus
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
40
Fte
1.00
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
260 Work Days
- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
$140,457.75 USD Annual
Maximum Hire Rate
$171,939.66 USD Annual
Full Salary Range
$140,457.75 USD - $203,421.57 USD Annual
- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
April 27, 2025
Salary : $140,458 - $203,422
