What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of the Tointon Institute position at The Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado?
POSITION TITLE: Director of the Tointon Institute DEPARTMENT: Tointon Inst for Educational Chg BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 02/11/2025.
Position Summary:
The Tointon Institute for Educational Change has been in place at UNC since 1995. Its primary mission is to provide highly effective, engaging and meaningful professional development for PK-12 principals and teacher leaders in the state of Colorado. The Director oversees all planning and work of the TIEC. The Director develops all programs' scope and sequence, selects and hires facilitators and is responsible for all content of these programs. The Director oversees the development of any new programs or offerings and is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Institute. The Director plans and carries out follow up programs for participants. The Director is responsible for meeting with others in the state who conduct similar work, staying abreast of current o ics and providing highly effective, engaging and meaningful professional development for principals and teacher leaders
Minimum Qualifications:
BA, MA in education related field
Principal experience in Colorado
Having attended a Tointon Principal Leadership
Academy and one or more School and
Teacher Leadership Academies
Evidence of knowledge of current trends and issues
in education
Experience leading and planning professional
development for educators
Preferred Qualifications-
MA or Ed.D. or Ph.D. in
educational leadership
Experience with event
planning
Principal experience in
Colorado public schools
Experience with school
district administration
Evidence of ability to
create community quickly with groups of educators
Evidence of logistical
skills related to academy details
Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and
continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to
learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability –
to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub to learn more about UNC’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
AAEO Employer
The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University’s policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.
Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has
been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.
