Director of Instruction - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

****** INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY ******

Director of Instruction

This position provides leadership, coordination, and facilitation in the development and implementation of the Pinnacle Charter School’s K-12 curriculum and assessment program. The Director of Instruction plans and coordinates all K-12 professional learning, observation and coaching cycles, PLC structures and ensures high-quality tier one instruction is implemented with fidelity.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: Chief Academic Officer

Direct Reports: Instructional Coaches, Special Education Coordinator, English Language Development Coordinator, Restorative Interventions and Counseling Coordinator, and Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator.

Application Deadline: 

The application deadline for this position is 4/17/2025. 

Compensation:

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt position. Salary range is $112,008 – $162,411 annually, dependent upon experience. See a detailed outline of benefits and additional compensation at the bottom of this job description.

Essential Functions:

General Administration:

• The Director of Instruction shall direct and coordinate assigned K-12 programs.
• Professional organizations and attendance at seminars and/or by reading related professional literature.
• Provide leadership in learning about and applying for funded programs and supervise and evaluate implementation of grant programs K-12.
• Provide input in the development of an administrative long-range plan which takes into account the educational, financial, and staffing needs of the school district.
• Lead and manage the academic team.
• Lead the School Accountability Committee process.

Instructional Program:

• The Director of Instruction shall coordinate curriculum and instructional programs between schools.
• Facilitate the partnership among the ELD, GT, Counseling and SPED Coordinators and Principals to align first best instruction and intervention programs including data collection, progress monitoring, programming, etc.
• Be the day-to-day instructional leader of K-12 setting the vision for where the school needs to go academically, with collaboration, support, and guidance provided by the Chief Academic Officer.  
• Provide leadership to professional staff for the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum content, delivery and planning. 
• Provide leadership and modeling for teachers in instructional practice, including high quality tier one instruction, intervention and differentiation; backwards-design unit and lesson planning processes; and data analysis cycles utilizing instructional coaches. 
• Encourage innovative programs that improve instruction. 
• Communicate to the CEO the requirements and needs of the district related to curriculum, instruction and assessment. Coordinate, supervise and evaluate the selection and use of textbooks and other instructional materials. 
• Coordinate district assessment of the effectiveness of the educational programs.  
• Collaborate with building principals to provide instructional leadership within each of the buildings. 
• Design and lead the observation and feedback cycles K-12.
• Ensure the PLC process is operational and meeting the needs of our students and teachers.
• Assists in the creation and implementation of the Pinnacle Charter School’s Unified Improvement Plan (UIP).
• Work with coordinators to help design our programs to meet the needs of our students. This includes but is not limited to SPED Coordinator, ELD Coordinator, GT Coordinator, etc. 

Professional Development:

• The Director of Instruction shall direct and coordinate a continuing program of high quality professional development to strengthen performance in the district. 
• Consult and plan with appropriate individuals to assure that staff development activities are coordinated with alignment K-12. 
• Provide leadership and serve as a resource person for K-12 wide and building level staff development activities. 
• Lead and manage the new teacher orientation program K-12.

Assessment:

• The Director of Instruction shall ensure coordination and compliance with assessments.
• Facilitate administrative and staff data analysis using assessment data.

Additionally:

• Recommend Board policies related to the areas of responsibility and cooperatively develop guidelines as needed.
• Provide compliance documents for CSI EPICENTER submission. 
• Attend Board meetings and other special meetings upon request of the CEO and serve as a resource person and assist with presentations of information and/or recommendations. 
• Serve as a contributing member of the administrative team and serve on assigned committees.
• Maintain liaison and active involvement with professionals at the state, local, national and regional levels. Maintain professional growth through graduate work and job related memberships.

Requirements:

•     Valid Colorado Teacher License required.
•     Colorado Principal/Administrator License preferred.
•     Master's degree in education required, with additional coursework specific to curriculum or curriculum leadership    preferred.
•     Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.

General Abilities, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Skills:

•     Ability to demonstrate mastery of current education-related technology and continually learn as technology evolves.
•     Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students, parents, peers, and the community.
•     Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
•     Commitment to mission and vision of the school.
•     Creative and flexible in time of change.
•     Demonstrated success as an innovator of creative solutions at work.
•     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including restorative justice practices.
•     Excellent organization skills.
•     Experience with second language learners.
•     Growth-oriented approach; always looking for ways to improve professionally.
•     Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.

Working Conditions:

Exposure/Noise Level: Occasional exposure to airborne particles, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions.  Normal school environment with moderate to high noise level.

Mental Functions: Analyze, collaboration, communicate, compare, compilation of data, compute, coordinate, copy, direct, evaluate, instruct, interpersonal skills, present, report, synthesize.

Physical Activities: Office environment including computer interface. Bend, reach, sit, stand, stoop, talk, walk, and heavy person-to-person interaction with students, parents, peers, and community members.

Weight and Force Demands: Moderate physical activity (lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 25 pounds).

Other: May be required to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work related functions.

Why work for Pinnacle?

As a member of the Pinnacle PACK, you will have the opportunity to be influential every day and make an impact in the in the lives of our students and our larger community! Our team and school community are diverse and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging, friendly, open, and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced, growth-oriented, and supportive work environment, while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Pinnacle. Additionally, we offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans (100% employer paid for the employee)!
• Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA (click HERE to learn more)!
• PERA 401K, 403B, and Roth IRA retirement options!
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care!
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents!
• Short and Long Term Disability!
• Colonial add-ons to include accident, critical illness, and hospital plans!
• Employee Assistance Program with up to three free counseling sessions!
• Paid Time Off and Vacation

If you want to be part of a caring, supportive community and make a difference as part of the Pinnacle PACK, apply now!

If you want to be part of a caring, supportive community and make a difference as part of the Pinnacle PACK, apply now!

About Pinnacle:

Pinnacle Charter School has served the community for more than 20 years. Authorized by the Colorado Charter School Institute, the Pinnacle is a Title I K-12 school supporting more than 2,000 students in achieving excellence in all aspects of their lives. The K-8 building is located at 1001 West 84th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO. The high school is located at 8412 Huron Street, Thornton, CO.  For more information visit https://www.pinnaclecharterschool.org/.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Pinnacle Charter School is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify as part of our onboarding process.

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Salary : $112,008 - $162,411