Position Title:                         Portfolio Director, Research

Reports To:                             Executive Director

Direct Reports:                       Research Team (1-2 staff)

Salary Range:                          $88,000 – 112,000

Position Status:                      Full Time, Exempt, Eligible for Benefits

Posting Dates:                        11/17/2023 – 12/31/2023

Summary of the Position:

The Portfolio Director, Research plays a key role in developing Early Milestones Colorado’s responsive and proactive research portfolio. This includes original data collection (e.g., surveys and focus groups), analysis and synthesis of public data and outside research for policy implications, and research into other state policies and practices. This position works closely with the leadership team to develop and implement strategies to identify, engage, and cultivate relationships with donors and funders who can support and expand our research efforts. Additionally, the Portfolio Director is accountable for the success of projects in the portfolio, including the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What you will do:

Portfolio Development & Management 

• Develop and execute strategies for growth and impact.
• Develop and articulate a strategic vision for the research portfolio, aligning with the landscape of early childhood research and policy in Colorado.
• Allocate and manage portfolio resources and budgets.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment of portfolio activities.
• Maintain quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise research team staff to achieve collaborative success.
• May perform qualitative and quantitative research as needed.

Strategic Partnerships 

• Build and cultivate relationships and partnerships across early childhood domains and sectors.
• Foster strategic collaborations to enhance the research teams’ influence, capacity, and ability to support policy and practice changes.

Knowledge Sharing: 

• Develop and implement strategies to coordinate the organization’s research and practice activities so they provide the maximum impact on policy.
• Works with leadership team to direct the translation of research insights into actionable policy and practice improvements.
• Develop and/or supervise the development of written products and presentations for a variety of audiences.
• Present findings to a variety of audiences, including national research peers.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate has the following education and experience requirements and core competencies.

Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree or Ph.D. in relevant field preferred OR Bachelor’s degree plus at least 8 years’ experience in related field.
• Success in attaining research grants.
• 8+ years of experience in nonprofit, nonpartisan, research, policy, or educational organizations focused on early childhood, education, child social-emotional well-being, and/or health; OR similar experience with applied and/or action-oriented research.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.

Preferred Competencies:

• Project Management. Ability to manage multiple research projects
• Fundraising and Development.  Success in conceptualizing and securing funding for a variety of projects. Ability to work with and manage funder relationships. Experience writing grant proposals and funder reports.
• Content Expertise. Experience with research design, including scopes oriented toward policy action and knowledge of mixed methods. Ability to center research around equitable outcomes.
• Data Translation and Dissemination. Experience with translation and communication of complex findings for lay audiences, primarily policymakers (e.g., data visualization, etc.)
• Teamwork/Collaboration. Ability and desire to work cooperatively and effectively with others; actively participate as a member of the team, and work toward common goals in order to reach desired results.
• Problem-Solving/Decision Making. Ability to make informed decisions based on available information and take a proactive approach to anticipate, prevent, and solve problems.
• Communication. Ability to share and receive information using clear oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• People Development. Ability to develop and implement strategies to maximize individual performance goals aligning with the organizational goals.
• Strategic Thinking/Visioning. Ability to see the long-range, big picture of the organization.

Location Requirements:

Early Milestones is a Denver, Colorado-based organization that leases office space within a coworking facility conveniently located near Union Station. Early Milestones’ staff have the option to work at the coworking facility or from home. This position may require some in-person interactions with staff and partners at least monthly. Staff members are provided with appropriate equipment and access to technology to work effectively from home.

Benefits:

Early Milestones is proud to be recognized as a Family-Friendly (FF+) Business through Health Links. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off (vacation and personal days); family leave; an employer-matched 401K plan; public transit or office parking reimbursement; ongoing professional development; and the opportunity to work with and learn from a terrific team.

About the Database Manager Role: The Database Manager supports data and reporting needs related to rostering, student achievement outcomes, talent, and logistics. In this position you will write queries for extraction and transformation, design and maintain databases, document standard operating procedures, and assist the Senior Director of Data and Technology in writing reports using Excel and Business Intelligence. This role requires excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy, ability to multitask, and being able to work and build relationships cross functionally. The Database Manager is a full-time, exempt administrative role that reports to the Senior Director of Data & Technology.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students. 

Who we are:  KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six  free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student’s needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role

This position will support the Senior Director of Data and Technology with the following:

• Diagnostic analytics: Evaluate why data related issues occurred by analyzing various data sets, identifying patterns, and developing and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Descriptive analytics: Analyze data from student information, assessment, rostering, and internal support systems to evaluate and describe trends and similar data.
• Preparing reports for organizational leadership to use in a business setting.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information
• Works independently and within a team on special non-recurring and ongoing projects
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with guests, vendors, and coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure. 
• Conducts oneself appropriately and professionally
• As needed, assist with duties and tasks outside of regular job responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

• Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn.
• Providing an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
• Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals. 
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement. 
• Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.
• Actively engage in all school-wide professional development.
• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement region-wide initiatives.
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis.
• Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment.
• Other duties as assigned

Manager Role Level Specifics, Scope of Work, and Level of Responsibility For more about how you’ll lead at the Manager level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix .

About Your Skills and Qualifications at the Manager  Level:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a computer discipline or relevant certifications with at least 3 years of full-time professional experience in Data Science, Engineering, or Analytics roles.
  • In lieu of this educational and professional experience requirement, an advanced degree or additional work experience will be considered.
• Experience as a standalone Database Architect. Experience in independently planning and managing work related to database administration and design. (required)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cloud data infrastructure (such as: Snowflake, AWS, Azure) (required)
• Expertise with data analysis tools, especially Excel with knowledge of Power Pivot and Query. (required)
• Data collection and Extraction, Transformation, and Load processes using a variety of tools  (Such as: R, python, PowerQuery) (required)
• Knowledge of SQL including queries and administration GUIs.  (required)
• Business Intelligence such as Tableau or PowerBI (preferred)
• A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required) 
• Ability to collaborate with other employees, including administrators and educators to determine areas of improvement regarding data systems.
• Detail-Oriented including a strong attention to nuances in data and excellent presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly learn complex concepts 
• Ability to manage data and communication through various platforms.

• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work

• Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help our schools reach a level of academic excellence
• Openness to feedback and professional direction
• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
• Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence

Compensation and Benefits: 

Staff retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

• Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $72,000
  • Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! (Tip: We don’t care if your resume is more than one page, we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and  accomplishments.) 
• Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare.  

• Time Off !!!:  More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• All employees receive summer break through an Org closure,  based on work location and position
• Access to Parental and medical leave: Includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year).

• Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to to move up, across schools, and grow your career and weekly coaching session to refine your craft. 

• Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program. 

• Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop &  phone 

• Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option.
• Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
• Additional Pay: Most school offer various stipend opportunities
• All the Insurance Options: 
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance
  • Voluntary long term disability insurance
  • Voluntary short term disability insurance
  • Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• All the Info: For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ here . 

 
 
KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

About the Managing Director of Schools: The Managing Director of Schools High School is an experienced Principal who assumes full ownership for the outcomes of KIPP Colorado school campuses through the management of Principals, while also serving as a liaison to the Home Office and steward of KIPP Colorado’s strategic plan, vision for an Exceptional Student Experience, RIDE Commitments, and Portrait of a Graduate. The MD of Schools High School is directly responsible for assisting a school(s) and School Principals in all efforts to improve a school’s leadership, culture, systems, structures, instructional practices and philosophies, for the purpose of ensuring student academic growth and success. This full-time position is a part of our Home Office Team and is a key member of KIPP Colorado’s leadership team. This role will report to the Chief Academic Officer.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students.

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six  free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student’s needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role

Develop:  Formally developing the Principals and Principals in Residence that they manage through structured coaching, data analysis and observations;

Drive Results:  Driving strategic school improvements using data in order to drive results in schools and across the region;

Lead and Coordinate:  Coordinating a Home Office regional support team and contributing to strategic decision-making in the Home Office;

Engage Community:  Partner with the External Affairs Team to build and execute a comprehensive community engagement strategy to drive community connection in their region and equity of voice within school communities.

Drive Results for Students 

• Drives improvement towards KIPP Colorado’s vision for success and outcomes of the schools you oversee
• Directly responsible for assisting a school(s) in all efforts to improve a school’s leadership, culture, systems, structures, instructional practices and philosophies, for the purpose of ensuring student academic growth
• Serve as a model and exemplar of effective coaching moves across levels (teacher coaching, assistant principal coaching, principal coaching, etc.)
• Coach campus leaders (as assigned), including Principals and AP-level leaders, in building both technical and adaptive proficiency in the most important areas of instructional, people, and organizational leadership, grounded in a shared understanding of criteria for success and exemplars/models.
• Facilitate collaboration and support of school leadership across the Org to create and sustain alignment, maximize efficiencies of scale, and uphold organizational norms for decision-making.

Principal Management and Coaching

• Directly manage and evaluate School Principals
• Responsible for supporting, guiding, problem solving, and coaching school administrators in instructional leadership, building a positive and effective school culture, and management of staff.
• Guide, support, coach and develop school administrators with instructional practices that support the mission and vision of KIPP Colorado
• Regularly spend time in each school, model best practices and work alongside School Principals to support them in leading the school.
• Communicate and problem solve with parents, school staff, and administrators.

Principal and School Leadership Development 

• Will work closely the Chief Academic Officer to implement a curated development sequence for the Principals they manage
• Responsible for supporting strategic learning opportunities for School Principals
• Works to develop leaders with the expectation that the needs of the Org must always be balanced with the needs of individual schools
• Responsible for succession planning at their schools
• Will identify emerging leaders for network-level development
• Directly coaches Principals in Residence at the campuses managed and leads / executes high-quality PIR programming in collaboration with the CAO

Programmatic Leadership and Management of KIPP Forward 

• Directly manage, coach, support and develop the Director of KIPP Forward to ensure a strong, high-quality KIPP Forward program
• Coordinate regular collaboration and cohesion with High School principals and K-12 academic leadership to ensure strong programmatic alignment

Academic Strategy 

• In collaboration with the CAO, set the organization’s vision for educational excellence – including academics, student culture, student experience – across the Org in alignment with the new strategic plan.
• Analyze academic, persistence, retention, and proficiency-based data metrics in collaboration with home office support staff members to make appropriate decisions about resource allocation and coaching support.

Relationship Management

• Successfully balance decision-making that is in the best interest of both the Org and the schools they oversee
• Assure alignment between Org priorities and school management, by building relationships and investment with all parties and supporting the efficacy staff in our schools.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with Org leaders and other critical stakeholders, especially Chief People Officer, principals and school leadership team members.
• Meet with internal and external stakeholders and synthesize their concerns, challenges, and ideas into easily understandable and actionable recommendations.

Professional Responsibilities

• Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn.
• Providing an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
• Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals.
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement.
• Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.
• Actively engage in all school-wide professional development.
• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide initiatives.
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis.
• Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment.
• Other duties as assigned

Managing Director Role Level Specifics, Scope of Work, and Level of Responsibility For more about how you’ll lead at the Senior Director level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (this is an internal document, only).

About Your Skills and Qualifications at the Managing Director Level

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• At least 3 years as a successful school Principal (required)
• At least 8 years of school based experience (required)
• Three or more years of experience managing a team (preferred)
• A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required)
• Previous experience developing and facilitating adult learning/training (required).
• Adept at thinking strategically, translating plans into action, and exhibiting excellent judgment
• Detail oriented with exceptionally strong follow-up and follow-through skills
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Colorado’s mission and values, including a strong commitment to the belief that all children can learn and deserve access to an excellent public education
• Naturally and readily assumes responsibility to fix problems and create improvements
• Ability to quickly and effectively build relationships with, motivate, and engage a diverse group of stakeholders
• Skilled at analyzing, interpreting, and using data to collaborate, identify best practices and areas for improvement, and drive results

Compensation and Benefits: 

Staff retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

• Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $145,000
  • Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! (Tip: We don’t care if your resume is more than one page, we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and  accomplishments.)
• Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare.

• Time Off !!!:  More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

• All employees receive summer break through an Org closure,  based on work location and position
• Access to Parental and medical leave: Includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year).

• Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to to move up, across schools, and grow your career and weekly coaching session to refine your craft.

• Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.

• Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop &  phone

• Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option.
• Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
• Additional Pay: Most school offer various stipend opportunities
• All the Insurance Options:
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance
  • Voluntary long term disability insurance
  • Voluntary short term disability insurance
  • Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• All the Info: For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ here .

KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

About the Director of Counseling, Wellness, and Mental Health Services: The Director of Counseling, Wellness, and Mental Health Services will play a key role in ensuring the network has the vision for mental health programming and social emotional learning (SEL) necessary to make KIPP’s mission a reality. The ideal candidate is an experienced, and licensed School Psychologist that can lead on social emotional programming and mental health staff development.

About KIPP: Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students. 

Who we are: KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization.

What we do: We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student’s needs, skills, and interests.

Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role

KIPP Colorado Mental Health Programming

• Support Mental Health Providers and develop KIPP’s Mental health providers to ensure they are prepared for key responsibilities of their roles, including but not limited to supporting Special Education Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and evaluations, 504 Plan development and evaluations, Mental Health Plans, partnership with school culture leadership and planning for tiered supports, and Crisis Planning support (such as Suicide Risk Reviews and Threat Assessments) in alignment to compliance requirements set forth by local, state, & federal law and other guidelines
• Support school leadership teams in coordinating contracted mental health providers and partnerships with mental health organizations.
• Provide school site manager mental health feedback on technical skills and compliance completion for mental health provider performance evaluation(s) 
• Refine or develop systems/ tools related to school-based mental health roles, including but not limited to: Roles and responsibilities for School Social Workers and School Psychologists ; Onboarding plans; Resources for observation and coaching of mental health providers; and Evaluation systems and tools  
• Lead, design, and support schools in implementation of universal screening and progress monitoring systems for behavior and social emotional at-risk screening. Align practices to DPS requirements as needed.
• Act as lead liaison with the district/authorizer mental health department and turnkey all necessary information and updates to the KIPP CO mental health team as needed
• Participate in all and turnkey important information from district/authorizer mental health department meetings and trainings
• Provide direct/indirect school psychology services and evaluation assessment support for a caseload of students with IEPs, as needed

KIPP Colorado Mental Health Team Development

• Support vision for KIPP’s role in supporting new mental health providers with induction and mentorship  
• Provide licensure Induction mentorship hours as needed to the regional school psychologists. Directly manage the Social Worker Induction Mentor (stipend position)
• Provide monthly coaching to every KIPP social worker and biweekly coaching and direct management to Regional School Psychologists
• Develop and lead a monthly mental health professional learning community for all KIPP CO social workers and school psychologists in alignment to priority focus areas
• Provide consultation to teachers implementing Tier 1 SEL Curriculum
• Ensure Mental Health systems and structures align with T1 SEL and supportive classroom strategies
• Development of instructional leaders, Deans, and mental health providers for strong implementation of social emotional programming continuum  (e.g., referral to a provider, mental health MTSS systems, documentation of services, etc.); and create and successfully roll-out these systems 
• Lead, coordinate, and co-create essential mental health beginning of the year training for all mental health providers

Professional Responsibilities

• Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn.
• Providing an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning (regardless of my role and its proximity to students)
• Take ownership for the development of your craft (meet 1x/1-2 weeks with a manager, implement feedback, engage in active practice, etc.)
• Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules.
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals. 
• Assume personal responsibility for student achievement. 
• Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.
• Actively engage in all school-wide professional development.
• Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement grade-wide initiatives.
• Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis.
• Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment.
• Other duties as assigned

Director Role Level Specifics, Scope of Work, and Level of Responsibility “For more about how you’ll lead at the Director level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (this is an internal document, only).

About Your Skills and Qualifications at the Director Level:

• Master’s degree or higher from an approved specialist-level program (required)
• Spanish bilingual (preferred)
• Active Professional Level Special Service Provider license with a School Psychologist (ages 0-21) endorsement from the Colorado Department of Education (preferred at time of hire, may obtain within the first twelve months in the position)
• Experience as a School Psychologist (a minimum of three years required)
• At least 5 years of school based experience and/or a strong record of helping underserved students achieve academic success (required) 
• Past experience (2 years) of leading adults in a school environment (required) 
• A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required) 
• Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
• Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work

• Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence
• High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
• Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence

Compensation and Benefits: 

Staff retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:

• Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $90,000
  • Please submit a comprehensive resume to assure all your experience is accounted for! (Tip: We don’t care if your resume is more than one page, we are eager to see and compensate you for all of your experience and  accomplishments.) 
• Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare.  

• Time Off !!!:  More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• All employees receive summer break through an Org closure,  based on work location and position
• Access to Parental and medical leave: Includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year).

• Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to to move up, across schools, and grow your career and weekly coaching session to refine your craft. 

• Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program. 

• Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop &  phone 

• Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option.
• Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
• Additional Pay: Most school offer various stipend opportunities
• All the Insurance Options: 
  • Wellness reimbursement
  • Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance
  • Voluntary long term disability insurance
  • Voluntary short term disability insurance
  • Optional Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• All the Info: For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ here . 

  
KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

About Rocky Mountain Prep

Who We Seek

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) is a statewide charter school authorizer whose mission is to foster high-quality public school choices offered through charter schools, particularly schools that are focused on closing the achievement gap for at-risk students. Governed by a board of nine members appointed by the Governor and Commissioner of Education, CSI currently serves a diverse portfolio of 42 schools across the state of Colorado serving over 20,000 students. CSI is uniquely positioned to serve and promote charter school innovation in communities throughout Colorado and to be a leader in improvements in authorizer practices. CSI aspires to continue growing the quality and quantity of its portfolio of schools in Colorado in response to the need for high-quality, innovative charter school options. Our organization is at an extraordinary point of opportunity and is poised to make additional systemic changes that will yield improvements within the portfolio’s overall student achievement.

Visit our website to learn more

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.

POSITION SUMMARY

CSI is seeking an energetic professional who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats to join our team. This position is best filled by an individual who enjoys a wide range of administrative tasks, is well organized and can work independently. Our organization offers a positive, collaborative and mission driven culture. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

Please see below for a complete position description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ROLE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following.  Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks.  Other duties may be assigned.

Main Office Administrative Duties (10% of time worked):

• Answer/return phone calls made to CSI’s main number and direct calls to the appropriate, CSI departmental staff to respond to CSI school questions, requests for information, and problem resolution
• Greet and assist visitors while in the CSI office
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and packages, Check the mail for invoices, and route for payment
• Maintain common areas and shared spaces
• Coordinate with Building Management as needed for facility repairs and maintenance, and serve as the office Floor Warden the event of an emergency
• Coordinate with Building Management to maintain staff parking accounts
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Manage inventory of all office supplies, furniture, and technology equipment including purchase of materials, in compliance with CSI financial policies and procedures
• Maintain school visit tracker on behalf of CSI staff. Create new tracker each year.

Staff Clerical Support Duties (65% of time worked):

• Execute all clerical and office management functions for CSI including but not limited to:
  • Meeting scheduling
  • Catering coordination
  • Rental space facilitation
  • Meeting setup and takedown
  • Supply ordering and inventory
• Coordinate all travel and meeting accommodations for CSI staff as requested, in compliance with the State of Colorado and CSI’s travel and financial policies and procedures
• Maintain all staff memberships to professional organizations
• Facilitate the registration for staff’s attendance at conferences and professional development courses
• Maintain CSI School and internal staff contact information
• Maintain and track access to critical accounts and platforms including telecom accounts, cell phone accounts, procurement accounts, CSI membership accounts, and department-specific subscription accounts

Social Event Coordination (10% of time worked):

• Coordinate CSI social events in conjunction with the social committee
• Collect birthday questions and photos and create birthday or announcements for staff.

Department Specific Support (15% of time worked):

• Support departments in their clerical work including building shared folder structures when needed.
• Facilitate the fulfillment of student records requests
• Complete the annual directory data collection ensuring that school and CSI staff information is accurate
• Assist Human Resources with recruiting and employee onboarding/offboarding logistics
• Track Professional Development Fund Requests and usage of PD funds
• Process payments to external vendors
• Complete monthly purchasing card account allocations and ensure proper supporting documentation is on file. Track and report spending violations

Departmental Responsibilities

• Support departments in their clerical work including building shared folder structures when needed

Coordinate and provide support to staff during the recruitment, new hire onboarding and offboarding processes.

• Assist in coordinating CSI staff retreats, social events, and gatherings.
• Provide operational support for the Chief of Staff
• Establish and maintain practices that advance departmental and organizational knowledge management efforts.

BENEFITS

As a valued member of the Colorado Charter School Institute team, you’ll enjoy an array of benefits designed to enhance your well-being and professional growth. These include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous paid leave, flexible schedule options, a supportive work-life balance ethos, complimentary life, and disability insurance (with opportunities for enhanced coverage), options for Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, access to professional development programs, wellness initiatives, performance-based bonuses, and membership in the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA).

CSI INCLUSION STATEMENT

CSI recognizes that autonomy and diversity can drive innovation and improved outcomes, both in our schools and in our organization. We are committed to a diverse and culturally inclusive workplace as we believe that differences in perspective and experiences broaden our awareness, enrich our daily experiences, and contribute to our collective strength.

As a charter school authorizer with schools that serve a wide range of communities across the state, we prioritize recruiting a staff that shares the diversity of the students and communities our schools serve. CSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, religion or belief, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

At a minimum, we are looking for the following:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Strong time-management and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, professional written and verbal communication skills, and familiarity with modern workplace software programs and tools
• Some experience as an office administrator, office assistant or administrative role
• Self-motivated
• All final candidates must successfully pass a thorough criminal background check.

Ideal candidates will have some, or all, of the following education, skills, and abilities:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred (5+ years of successful work experience can be substituted for a degree)
• Data entry experience
• District assessment coordination experience
• Experience using accounting software
• Experience working with charter schools in Colorado

LOCATION & TRAVEL

Some Telecommute Flexibility Offered. Must reside in the greater Denver area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment includes a standard office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

NOTE

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  CSI may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Academic and Admissions Advisor in the Education Department. This position will advise a caseload of approximately 250 diverse teacher and principal candidates to ensure successful progress toward achieving their Colorado licensure, degree, or post-licensure endorsement. The Academic and Admissions Advisor in Education reports to the Chair of the Education Department and works collaboratively with a network of faculty, advisors, and staff within the Education Department and Western Colorado University as a whole. This position has two main areas of responsibility: student advising and admissions.

Responsibilities: 

Advising:

• Provide comprehensive and supportive advising to prospective, current, and transfer students based on individual needs.
• Track and monitor student success and satisfactory academic progress toward curricular completion/graduation, including students’ probation/suspension status, registration, and exceptions to policy requests.
• Advise students before critical deadlines to discuss degree requirements, student interests, and University resources that provide assistance.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, pertinent electronic documentation of student records within FERPA guidelines and of individual advising sessions to gather feedback regarding overall program experience and improve advising experiences.
• Become knowledgeable of the different pathways/programs into teaching and educational leadership: for example, 3+2 accelerated degrees, minors, emphases, and added endorsements.

Admissions:

• Support recruitment efforts by taking appointments, greeting visitors, assisting with general inquiries via phone and e-mail.
• Guide and monitor prospective student applications through the online admission processes; review and process admissions documents.
• Communicate with students about available funding sources for future teachers and educational leaders.
• Work with public schools in Colorado, the United States, and across the globe to secure student teaching residencies for licensure students (approximately 100 per year).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (education, psychology, counseling, student affairs, or another related field).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with students, faculty and staff, families, and or community members.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Academic advising experience.
• Experience working in higher education and/or in K-12 schools, including working with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and prioritize a wide variety of tasks, following institutional and departmental procedures with close attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team with a high level of professionalism.
• Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management Software (e.g., Banner, WorkDay).

Compensation:  The annual salary range is $48,000-52,000 (Depending on experience and qualifications) and is FLSA exempt. Position is eligible for an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance plans with low co-pays and low out of pocket maximums, generous paid time off, a shared contribution retirement plan and tuition benefits. This is a 12-month, primarily on-campus, in person position.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) is a statewide charter school authorizer whose mission is to foster high-quality public-school choices offered through charter schools, particularly schools that are focused on closing the achievement gap for at-risk students. Governed by a board of nine members appointed by the Governor and Commissioner of Education, CSI currently serves a diverse portfolio of 40+ schools across the state of Colorado serving over 20,000 students. CSI is uniquely positioned to serve and promote charter school innovation in communities throughout Colorado and to be a leader in improvements in authorizer practices. CSI aspires to continue growing the quality and quantity of its portfolio of schools in Colorado in response to the need for high quality, innovative charter school options. Our organization is at an extraordinary point of opportunity and is poised to make additional systemic changes that will yield improvements within the portfolio’s overall student achievement.

Visit our website to learn more

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Special Education Coordinator serves as a special education director designee and liaison between schools and CSI.  The Coordinator acts as the technical consultant for all assigned schools and school special education staff. Coordinators are responsible for assisting CSI schools in implementing mission-critical projects, coordinating with other school and CSI departments to identify and overcome systemic obstacles to school success as well as implementing refined department systems i.e. assist Special Education Director and/or Assistant Director with audits for quality assurance, support, oversight, and accountability of the Special Education programs in CSI schools.

Please see below for a complete position description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ROLE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following.  Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Serves as a school-level Special Education Director Designee (builds capacity in School by training other designees).
• Well-developed conflict resolution, mediation, and persuasion skills.
• Coordinate services for special education students in assigned schools and facilitate special education-related meetings as needed i.e. IEP, Manifestations, Mediations, FBA/Behavior Plan meetings
• Provides a continuous in-service program designed to improve the professional staff and student outcomes. Researches, plans, and coordinates in-service trainings for administrators, teachers, and other school staff regarding the education of exceptional students.
• Assist the Director and/or Assistant Director of Special Education with auditing the schools and in implementing the Special Education Comprehensive Plan and related CSI guidelines.
• Serve as liaison for local school district of residence.
• Serve as a liaison between Schools and CSI Central Office and communicate regarding building concerns around serving the needs of exceptional students and related special issues and situations.
• Review and management of special education files for compliance.
• In coordination with the Data Services unit, provide technical assistance and validate programmatic data for state and federal reporting, including special education December 1st Count, End of Year report and Federal application for funding; Program Plan and Annual report and others as assigned.
• Early Childhood Coordinator, Transition Coordinator, and /or Section 504 duties as assigned.
• Keep Director and/or Assistor Director of Special Education informed.
• Attend CSI trainings, meetings and professional development activities as assigned.
• Assist in implementing MTSS/RTI as it relates to the special education identification process, interventions and Child Study meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the Colorado Charter School Institute (State of Colorado), you will have access to a variety of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time, flexible scheduling, a work-life balance culture, no-cost life and disability insurance (with additional paid options), Flex Spending and Health Savings Account options, professional development opportunities, wellness offerings, a performance based bonus and membership in Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA).

CSI INCLUSION STATEMENT

CSI recognizes that autonomy and diversity can drive innovation and improved outcomes, both in our schools and in our organization. We are committed to a diverse and culturally inclusive workplace as we believe that differences in perspective and experiences broaden our awareness, enrich our daily experiences, and contribute to our collective strength.

As a charter school authorizer with schools that serve a wide range of communities across the state, we prioritize recruiting a staff that shares the diversity of the students and communities our schools serve. CSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, religion or belief, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

At a minimum, we are looking for the following:

• Master’s degree or higher in Special Education or related field.
• Holds a CDE-issued Special Education Teacher or Special Education Service Provider license.
• Knowledge of and interest in State and Federal education law – IDEA, 504, ECEA, OCR case law policy. and practice and current issues in Exceptional Students education reform.
• Ability to forge and manage cross-departmental relationships to achieve objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects.
• All final candidates must successfully pass a thorough criminal background check.

Ideal candidates will have some, or all, of the following education, skills, and abilities:

• Special Education Director License preferred
• Experience managing multiple ongoing programs or projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and/or strengthen relationships with stakeholders.
• Proven experience managing staff.
• Familiarity with and willingness to learn about and utilize workplace technology including ALPINE to improve communication, collaboration, and productivity.

LOCATION & TRAVEL

Must be a resident of Colorado. In-state travel is required. Telecommute flexibility offered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment includes a standard office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  CSI may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

The Albuquerque Public Schools, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Board of Education, is seeking a highly qualified and licensed Superintendent. The Board wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position no later than July 1, 2024.

McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C., Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the governing board in identifying and screening the candidates.

Enrollment: 70,000

Location: Albuquerque, NM

The Qualifications

The candidate must have the background, skills, and abilities essential for leading a large and diverse school district. The board recognizes that selecting a superintendent is one of the most important decisions it will make.

The Board of Education seeks a visionary Superintendent who:

• Believes that every child can learn and is committed to equity and anti-racism
• Is a data-driven change agent with a demonstrated track record of prioritizing the needs of students and significantly improving student outcomes
• Shows respect for New Mexico culture and the district’s workforce, and inspires respect from others
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and is a collaborative team-builder
• Is goal oriented and committed to implementing the Board’s goals, guardrails, and the APS Strategic Plan
• Understands and advocates for requirements of the New Mexico Martinez/Yazzie Consolidated Lawsuit

Note:

• Bilingual preferred
• Candidate must possess or be eligible for appropriate New Mexico licensure 

Primary Location        New Mexico

Salary Range              $245,000 – $325,000 subject to negotiation

Shift Type                    Full Time

Search Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: December 12, 2023 (11:59 p.m. central time)
• Board of Education selects candidates to interview: January 8, 2024
• Interviews with the Board of Education: TBD
• Selection of new Superintendent: TBA
• Start date: As mutually agreed upon – no later than July 1, 2024

Teach in the heart of the Rockies on a 4-day school week.  Incredible location and unforgettable students!  We are seeking TWO ELD teachers – one for grades 3-6 at Lake County Intermediate School and one for grades 7-12 at Lake County High School.

Primary purpose: 

To create a flexible ELD program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for secondary education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members. 

Responsibilities: 

Duties of this job include, and are not limited to: 

1. Classes include but are not limited to ELD 1, 2, JH ELD, and Crew.
2. Teach targeted ELD groups using language proficiency and other academic data
3. Follow provided curriculum and/or create curricular resources for ELD groups
4. Build and adapt ELD support schedule, based on need
5. Provide classroom push-in support
6. Ensure district policies are upheld and systems followed in collaboration with all ELD staff
7. Plan and facilitate professional development in collaboration with school leadership team
8. Collaborate with administration to integrate and refine best practices for teaching multilingual learners into school improvement plans and help monitor instructional practices
9. Participate in MTSS process for multilingual students, as requested
10. Collaborate with special education staff to support multilingual learners with special needs
11. Fulfill all duties of ELD teacher annual timeline in a timely manner, including:
    1. identify and redesignate multilingual students using state and district guidelines
    2. maintain updated list of multilingual students and language proficiency data
    3. assure staff knows identified multilingual students and has the resources to support them
    4. build and maintain positive relationships with families of multilingual students
    5. collaborate with staff to determine role at conferences and other school events
12. Collaborate with READ plan team to identify exemptions
13. Disseminate ELD information to staff as needed in weekly staff bulletin
14. Participate in training, scheduling, and administration of the state-mandated ACCESS 2.0 language proficiency test, in collaboration with district assessment leaders
15. Review test accommodations with teams so ELs receive needed accommodations for assessments
16. Communicate with the Lake County Intermediate School ELD staff to prepare for the 6th to 7th transition.
17. Annually meet with all multilingual learners to graph ACCESS scores, set goals, and notify of status
18. Work in collaboration with the 7-12 teachers
19. Develop strong relationships with students that both hold expectations high and support students to achieve high results within a calm, safe, and supportive environment.
20. Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree of related subject from accredited university
• Colorado teaching certificate;
  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement or Bilingual Education Specialist required, or willing to gain endorsement within the first year of employment.

• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred

Starting Date: January 1, 2024

Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000

Benefits: Health, dental, Simple IRA, PTO, 10 Public Holidays per year

Early Childhood Council of Boulder County

The Early Childhood Council of Boulder County’s mission is to expand and improve the comprehensive system of quality early childhood services for families in Boulder County. Our vision is to ensure that all young children birth to five in Boulder County are ready to succeed in school and in life. The council serves as the early childhood hub of Boulder County, leveraging resources, opportunities and connections to create a quality system that impacts the lives of young children and their families. We serve the approximate 330 licensed child care facilities, centers and family child care homes, that provide early childhood care and education services to over 9,000 young children in Boulder County. Please visit us at www.eccbouldercounty.org to learn more about our work.

Job Summary

The Executive Director is the lead organizational position responsible for providing the overall leadership of The Early Childhood Council of Boulder County (ECCBC) and its mission and programs, ensuring consistent achievement of ECCBC’s mission, implementation of its policies, goals and objectives, and all aspects of fund development and stewardship, short and long term strategic planning, advocacy, collaborative partnerships/strategic positioning, assurance of program quality and fidelity, supervision of staff, and management of day-to-day organizational functioning and operations.

• This is a full time exempt position (minimum 40hours/week). Office hours generally follow a standard workweek (M-F, 8-5, with occasional evening, early morning, overnight, or weekend events).
• Salary and paid time off to be determined by the Board of Directors.
• Salary increases and total compensation package reviewed annually based on a performance review conducted by Board of Directors.
• Benefits are outlined in the HR Policy manual and are available upon request
• ECCBC makes a deliberate effort to offer valuable professional development opportunities that allow for skill-building and growth in individual leadership.
• Some in-state and out-of-state travel may be required. This position also requires occasional use of your personal vehicle. ECCBC employees are responsible for maintaining a valid Colorado Driver’s License and personal vehicle insurance. ECCBC reimburses employees for mileage for approved ECCBC related business travel expenses at the IRS allowable rates
• ECCBC employees must be legally allowed to be employed in the US, and must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background check
• All position are at-will and grant funded. Ongoing employment is dependent upon performance as well as funding availability
• ECCBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. ECCBC prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender variance, national origin, age, military status, marital status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in NonProfit Management, MBA or equivalent
• A minimum of 5+ years in a senior management or leadership position in a nonprofit organization or governmental entity
• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple complex funding sources, including governmental grants
• Expertise in securing private as well as governmental grants and other private resources
• Proven effective performance in establishing and growing strategic partnerships
• Experience in governmental relations and policy/advocacy
• Experience working with Boards, including demonstrated organizational, operational, and financial acumen
• Demonstrated ability to communicate accurate and timely information to key stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience with:
  • organizational budgeting, strategic planning and evaluation
  • legal requirements and reporting for nonprofits to include governmental grants
• Ability to articulate the mission of ECCBC

Leadership and Management Competencies:

• Provide leadership and vision for the implementation of ECCBC’s strategic plan and mission
• Maintain high profile for ECCBC within Boulder County, statewide and national constituencies, including funders, policy-makers, government leaders, and other nonprofit organizations
• Be an effective, visible advocate for the movement to educate the community about the critical importance of the first five years of life
• Initiate and encourage collaboration with foundations, other funders and organizations within the field of early childhood
• Serve as ECCBC’s primary spokesperson and advocate, clearly articulating the mission and vision to increase impact and visibility and enhance ECCBC’s reputation and standing. This includes representing ECCBC at local, state and national events through speaking; serving on boards and commissions; and communicating frequently and consistently information of relevance to community leaders, funders, and other stakeholders
• Keep abreast of current research and trends in the field of early childhood including early learning, parent education, and the health/social emotional domain

Community Awareness

• Serve as an effective spokesperson for ECCBC
• Sought after as a technical expert in the field of ECE, Collective Impact, systems design
• Establish respectful and trusting working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups, stakeholders and policy makers
• Broad understanding of local and national early childhood systems development

Operations

• Ensure that the day-to-day operations and programs of ECCBC are professionally and efficiently administered, overseeing the work of staff, instituting best practices and developing and implementing systems and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop, motivate, manage and lead a high performance staff capable of effectively implementing ECCBC’s programs and operations
• Develop and oversee the annual organizational budget which includes an accurate, realistic forecasting of revenues and expenses
• Manage the organizations’ resources, operating with a balanced budget and employing sound fiscal planning, controls and management; ensuring that audits are smoothly executive, and authorizing major expenses, and maintaining an efficient set of financial core processes, systems, and infrastructure
• Oversee and assure regulatory soundness and strength of the organization, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal/state and local laws and regulations
• Oversee the compiling, analyzing, and reporting of annual activities, outcomes, and impact of ECCBC’s overall efforts
• Keep abreast of current issues and policies that impact nonprofit organizations, including legal, financial, fund development, advocacy and accountability trends

Board

• Maintain a strong partnership with the Board of Directors, working to build consensus and commitment to the vision and mission of ECCBC, and develop a unified voice for the organization
• Participate in the development and support of a high-performing Board of Directors charged with providing guidance, supporting fundraising goals, and increasing networks for ECCBC efforts locally and statewide
• In collaboration with the Board of Directors, lead the organization’s ongoing planning efforts, assuring that planning cycles recur as appropriate and that benchmarks are being met
• Explore, evaluate, and make recommendations to the Board for setting/revising policies or goals, and seizing opportunities that promote ECCBC’s mission
• Provide timely, accurate, and transparent reports to the Board, understanding role differentiation between the Board and ED/staff
• Serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board of Directors

Fund Development

• Lead and execute all aspects of ECCBC’s resource development efforts, focusing on short- and long- term strategy, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to secure the financial resources to implement ECCBC’s strategic plan
• Research, develop, and maintain a portfolio of prospects for foundation and government grant applications; draft applications; and oversee all aspects of grants management and reporting

Program

• Evaluate potential programmatic endeavors and provide strategic recommendations to the Board for future program goals and direction
• Analyze and evaluate current programmatic efforts to ensure that all programs are of high quality and fidelity and support the fulfillment of ECCBC’s mission
• Monitor trends and issues that impact ECCBC
• Serve in a leadership role with local, state and national models within early childhood

Temporary Teaching Opportunity at Stanley British Primary School

Long-term Substitute K-5 Spanish Teacher

Overview 

Stanley British Primary School, located in Denver’s Lowry neighborhood, is a progressive independent school serving 470 children from transitional kindergarten through 8th grade.  For 50 years, Stanley classrooms have been filled with engaged learners guided by inspired teachers. At Stanley, a child’s education goes well beyond academics – our teachers and our instruction principles give children the opportunity to reach their full potential academically, creatively, socially, emotionally and physically. We asked parents, teachers, staff and students to reflect on why they chose Stanley BPS. The answers we heard reflect a place and a philosophy unlike any other in the Denver independent school landscape. Teaching and learning at Stanley goes beyond a simple education. Students here have a chance to play, to choose, to interact and to own and embrace their own learning. 

We value:

• An inclusive and diverse community 
• Joyfulness 
• Lifelong learning 
• Positive and constructive communication 
• Creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness 
• An understanding of children and childhood 
• Commitment to making a positive difference in the world 

Responsibilities Include:

• Teaching kindergarten through fifth-grade Spanish classes
  • Inspiring and educating children to develop to their full potential – socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically and creatively
  • Creating a safe, supportive, mutually respectful classroom community that values the distinct contributions and abilities of each child
  • Implementing integrated, meaningful, developmentally-appropriate curricula in which students can explore and experiment through first-hand experiences
  • Creating opportunities for students to know themselves, to make good choices, and take responsibility for their own learning and actions
• Participating in K-1-2 and 3-4-5 events, trips, and activities
• Assisting with supervision, such as carpool, recess, and lunch duty
• Supporting other duties as assigned
• Actively engaging in ongoing professional development

Desired Qualifications and Background Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree
• A degree in Spanish or experience teaching Spanish 
• An appreciation for and understanding of Stanley British Primary’s philosophy of education, including the 7 goals for learners of self-awareness, collaboration, respect, curiosity, perseverance, academic resourcefulness, and joyful, lifelong learning
• A deep enjoyment in working with, honoring, and valuing each individual child
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value in the classroom and within the school community
• A commitment to, enjoyment of, and appreciation of the developmental needs of kindergarten through fifth grade students
• A commitment to improving one’s craft and growing professionally, modeling the joyful, lifelong learning we seek to impart to our students
• Experience working in a diverse environment
• Highly organized and attentive to detail, keeping track of a wide variety of dates, deadlines and logistics
• A willingness to pitch in and help out wherever needed
• A self-starter who is attentive to the needs of individual faculty and of the overall K-1-2 and 3-4-5 teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity and comfort with a range of technology, including the Google platform and the Microsoft software suite
• A desire to work with K-1-2 and 3-4-5 aged children
• A positive presence and enthusiasm for life-long learning

We Value:

• An inclusive and diverse community
• Joyfulness
• Lifelong learning

• Positive and constructive communication
• Creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness
• An understanding of children and childhood
• Commitment to making a positive difference in the world

Compensation:

$25 to $32 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanley BPS is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of Stanley BPS, including admissions, employment, and access to services and programs.

The Teacher Education Program Specialist’s primary responsibility is to coordinate the students and business processes associated with the Teacher Education Program (TEP) operated through the Division of Extended Studies. This position provides consistent and reliable customer service to students, provider partnerships, and other CSU Pueblo offices and departments. This position provides knowledge and support to the Dean of Extended Studies by maintaining course approvals, registration, and invoicing and billing associated with this program.

Primary Duties
Student and Program Support

• Ensures all student registrations, payments, schedules, and grades are transferred to the appropriate University offices and information systems.
• Identifies and resolves registration errors for students and TEP providers.
• Loads approved courses into the SIS system while complying with FERPA and university policies.
• Responsible for maintaining academic policies and procedures and drafting Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) for department and legal review for the TEP providers.
• Develops communications for students using Banner Communication Module (BCM) on registration, payment, and transcript information.
• Establishes and carries out timelines for information and payment transfers amongst Extended Studies offices.
• Creates and disseminates course schedules; monitors course completions and timely entry of grades from Instructors.
• Collects, tracks, and verifies registration and payment information.
• Actively establishes positive working relationships with other staff members to support program efficacy and growth.
• Provides technical assistance to students to resolve IT and accessibility issues.

Budgeting and Invoicing

• Responsible for monthly evaluations of provider financial performance and accounts receivable reconciliation with Extended Studies team members. Evaluates effective reconciliation procedures through invoicing of courses.
• Assists with third-party billing to identify and resolve issues and provide administrative support.

Course Approvals, Renewals, and Information Coordination

• Ensures all new and current TEP providers have updated contact information and documentation (e.g. current syllabi, course instructor credentials, etc.) for all TEP provider course offerings.
• Works directly with the TEP Evaluator to ensure that only courses meeting accreditation standards are scheduled and activated for student enrollment.
• Ensures that providers submit student work samples and corresponding grades for TEP Evaluator deadlines.
• Maintains information on when courses are due for annual renewal/approval. Verifies all file transfers for University information systems and third-party information management systems.

Innovation and Process Improvement

• Collaborates regularly with the TEP Evaluator and other Extended Studies team members to identify process improvement opportunities; develops dynamic workflows to meet the market needs of the TEP Program.
• Develops and monitors efficient processes for data input for registrations and invoicing. Maintains clear records and documentation of data and processes.
• Works with Marketing specialist to maintain the TEP website, materials, and social media ads

Partnership Maintenance

• Maintains professional relationships and MOUs with all TEP Providers, Colorado State University systems, Departments of Higher Education, and other entities formally operating in partnership with assigned programs.
• Identifies renewal timelines and resolves issues for enforcing campus policies and procedures to be followed by TEP providers.
• Identifies and pursues possible partnerships to ensure program growth and sustainability.

Ancillary Duties
Participates in Division and University affairs in Pueblo and throughout the
region that enhance the program’s performance and quality profile.

Job Title:                      Senior Project Director

Reports To:                 Center for Education Director

FLSA Status:               Exempt

Location:                     Combination of in person and remote work, with geographic proximity to one of our offices in Denver or Keystone Colorado

SUMMARY

Keystone Policy Center is seeking a Senior Project Director to lead and administer the Colorado Statewide Family Engagement Center (CO-SFEC), a new 5-year, grant-funded program designed to strengthen and spread high-impact, evidence-based Family-School-Community Partnership (FSCP) structures and practices across our state.

The Senior Project Director is expected to oversee the strategy and implementation of the grant, including but not limited to the following core responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining strategic relationships with implementation partners, state and federal agency leaders, national and local content experts, and an external evaluator.
• Collaborating with internal team members and core partners to oversee all grant activities and track project data to ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Cultivating and regularly liaising with a project steering committee who will provide strategic oversight and counsel on all project activities.
• Developing systems for accountability and reporting to meet grant objectives according to federal guidelines.
• Recognizing the importance and factors that lead to education disparities including race, income, disability and other driving factors impacting disaffected communities.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for FSCP and understand its potential for transforming educational outcomes for students and families. They have a proven ability to build coalitions with individuals and entities from a variety of organizational and personal backgrounds and to foster collaboration through reciprocal relationships. They are driven by the pursuit of more equitable educational opportunity. They work collaboratively with others to co-create solutions and strategies while also practicing adaptive leadership to create clarity of role and vision. They will be committed to getting results in a dynamic environment without sacrificing input or quality and have the resilience to navigate setbacks with an eye toward new opportunities.

ABOUT KEYSTONE POLICY CENTER

Keystone Policy Center is a non-profit, non-advocacy organization that brings together crucial teams of stakeholders who have diverse individual perspectives but recognize a common need to address urgent issues with lasting solutions. For more than 45 years, Keystone has helped leaders move beyond fixed positions toward collaborative, action-oriented approaches to problem solving. Keystone has built a portfolio of substantive work in designing effective forums for stakeholders to address complex and often contentious issues throughout the United States and internationally in the areas of health, natural resources, agriculture, education, human rights, and Tribal and Indigenous engagement.

Keystone’s Center for Education challenges entrenched assumptions in the education system through robust research, collaboration with experienced practitioners, and by connecting families and students with education decision-makers. Keystone is a catalyst for effective and genuine engagement, providing all education stakeholders the opportunity to participate in the decisions and actions of the education system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building and maintaining external partnerships including working directly with school districts and schools.
• Managing Keystone staff assigned to the grant.
• Managing the overall budget for the grant including developing accountability and reporting systems.
• Managing sub awardees, their contracts, and budgets, to ensure they are meeting the expectations of the grant.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep understanding of FSCP policy, politics, and systems.
• Experience managing a large federal grant is preferred.
• Leading or being in a leadership role of a non-profit organization or government/education-based institution.
• Experience developing and managing budget and accountability systems.
• Managing complex multi-stakeholder processes.
• Experience with state or local level policy development.
• Proven ability to:
  • Build and maintain relationships and networks.
  • Synthesize and communicate complex or diverse information.
  • Communicate effectively to diverse audiences, including community members, policymakers and senior level decision makers.
  • Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and develop alternative and innovative solutions.
  • Display original thinking and creativity.
  • Exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views.
  • Manage multiple work streams at once.
  • Contribute to building a positive team environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for the Senior Project Director position is $95,000 to $110,000. Salary depends on relevant experience. Keystone Policy Center offers a full suite of benefits including generous sick and vacation leave, as well as health and dental benefits, and a 401k matching program.

TRAVEL

This position may require 10-15% travel throughout the year, depending on office location.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ADA SPECIFICATIONS

This is a largely sedentary position with minimal physical requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

The Keystone Policy Center and Engage are equal opportunity employers. The Keystone Policy Center and Engage prohibit discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sickle cell trait, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

Keystone Policy Center is committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement throughout our Keystone Policy Center. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are connected to our mission and critical to ensure the well-being of our staff and the groups we serve.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Americans with Disabilities Act

Amendments Act (ADAAA)

The Keystone Policy Center and Engage are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities, which includes providing reasonable accommodations where appropriate.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) is a statewide charter school authorizer whose mission is to foster high-quality public school choices offered through charter schools, particularly schools that are focused on closing the achievement gap for at-risk students. Governed by a board of nine members appointed by the Governor and Commissioner of Education, CSI currently serves a diverse portfolio of 42 schools across the state of Colorado serving over 20,000 students. CSI is uniquely positioned to serve and promote charter school innovation in communities throughout Colorado and to be a leader in improvements in authorizer practices. CSI aspires to continue growing the quality and quantity of its portfolio of schools in Colorado in response to the need for high-quality, innovative charter school options. Our organization is at an extraordinary point of opportunity and is poised to make additional systemic changes that will yield improvements within the portfolio’s overall student achievement.

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.

POSITION SUMMARY

CSI is seeking an energetic professional who doesn’t mind wearing multiple hats to join our team. This position is best filled by an individual who enjoys a wide range of administrative tasks, is well organized and can work independently. Our organization offers a positive, collaborative and mission driven culture. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

Please see below for a complete position description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ROLE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include the following.  Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks.  Other duties may be assigned.

Main Office Administrative Duties (10% of time worked):

• Answer/return phone calls made to CSI’s main number and direct calls to the appropriate, CSI departmental staff to respond to CSI school questions, requests for information, and problem resolution
• Greet and assist visitors while in the CSI office
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and packages, Check the mail for invoices, and route for payment
• Maintain common areas and shared spaces
• Coordinate with Building Management as needed for facility repairs and maintenance, and serve as the office Floor Warden the event of an emergency
• Coordinate with Building Management to maintain staff parking accounts
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Manage inventory of all office supplies, furniture, and technology equipment including purchase of materials, in compliance with CSI financial policies and procedures
• Maintain school visit tracker on behalf of CSI staff. Create new tracker each year.

Staff Clerical Support Duties (65% of time worked):

• Execute all clerical and office management functions for CSI including but not limited to:
  • Meeting scheduling
  • Catering coordination
  • Rental space facilitation
  • Meeting setup and takedown
  • Supply ordering and inventory
• Coordinate all travel and meeting accommodations for CSI staff as requested, in compliance with the State of Colorado and CSI’s travel and financial policies and procedures
• Maintain all staff memberships to professional organizations
• Facilitate the registration for staff’s attendance at conferences and professional development courses
• Maintain CSI School and internal staff contact information
• Maintain and track access to critical accounts and platforms including telecom accounts, cell phone accounts, procurement accounts, CSI membership accounts, and department-specific subscription accounts

Social Event Coordination (10% of time worked):

• Coordinate CSI social events in conjunction with the social committee
• Collect birthday questions and photos and create birthday or announcements for staff.

Department Specific Support (15% of time worked):

• Support departments in their clerical work including building shared folder structures when needed.
• Facilitate the fulfillment of student records requests
• Complete the annual directory data collection ensuring that school and CSI staff information is accurate
• Assist Human Resources with recruiting and employee onboarding/offboarding logistics
• Track Professional Development Fund Requests and usage of PD funds
• Process payments to external vendors
• Complete monthly purchasing card account allocations and ensure proper supporting documentation is on file. Track and report spending violations

Departmental Responsibilities

• Support departments in their clerical work including building shared folder structures when needed

Coordinate and provide support to staff during the recruitment, new hire onboarding and offboarding processes.

• Assist in coordinating CSI staff retreats, social events, and gatherings.
• Provide operational support for the Chief of Staff
• Establish and maintain practices that advance departmental and organizational knowledge management efforts.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the Colorado Charter School Institute (State of Colorado), you will have access to a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time, flexible scheduling, a work-life balance culture, no-cost life and disability insurance (with additional paid options), Flex Spending and Health Savings Account options, professional development opportunities, wellness offerings, an employee assistance program (CSEAP), a performance-based bonus and membership in Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA).

CSI INCLUSION STATEMENT

CSI recognizes that autonomy and diversity can drive innovation and improved outcomes, both in our schools and in our organization. We are committed to a diverse and culturally inclusive workplace as we believe that differences in perspective and experiences broaden our awareness, enrich our daily experiences, and contribute to our collective strength.

As a charter school authorizer with schools that serve a wide range of communities across the state, we prioritize recruiting a staff that shares the diversity of the students and communities our schools serve. CSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, religion or belief, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

At a minimum, we are looking for the following:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Strong time-management and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail, professional written and verbal communication skills, and familiarity with modern workplace software programs and tools
• Some experience as an office administrator, office assistant or administrative role
• Self-motivated
• All final candidates must successfully pass a thorough criminal background check.

Ideal candidates will have some, or all, of the following education, skills, and abilities:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred (5+ years of successful work experience can be substituted for a degree)
• Data entry experience
• District assessment coordination experience
• Experience using accounting software
• Experience working with charter schools in Colorado

LOCATION & TRAVEL

Some Telecommute Flexibility Offered. Must reside in the greater Denver area.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment includes a standard office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

NOTE

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  CSI may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

The Denver Foundation seeks an equity-focused Director of Engaged Learning who centers on mission-based work supporting the foundation’s vision, mission, and purpose. Our Director of Engaged Learning leads learning and evaluation strategies across The Denver Foundation, using the foundation’s Learning Framework.

The Director of Engaged Learning reports to the Senior Director of Partnerships, Policy, and Learning and requires at least five years of proven success in experience supporting teams, organizations and/or initiatives in evidence- and impact-driven, social-sector environments such as community-based organizations; government agencies; consultancies; or philanthropic organizations.

This is a full-time position in Denver, Colorado. We work on a hybrid schedule of at least two days in the office (Monday and Thursday required). The starting salary for this position is $85,000 to $107,000 per year. This position is salaried, exempt, and eligible for all the foundation’s benefits. Benefits include paid time off, retirement (403b) contribution, tuition assistance, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. The starting salary will be based on experience.

The Denver Foundation is Rocky Mountain West’s largest and most experienced community foundation. For nearly 100 years, people in Metro Denver and across Colorado have trusted The Denver Foundation to steward charitable funds to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities. In partnership with generous donors and community partners, we lead a community-wide effort to build a better future for everyone. The foundation’s vision is a Metro Denver that is racially equitable in its leadership, prosperity, and culture, and we are a catalytic leader that engages in critical issues and accelerates systems change. To achieve this, all staff must intentionally apply Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity to their practice. The ideal candidates for this position are committed to racial equity.

The Director of Engaged Learning will lead the implementation of the foundation’s learning and evaluation strategies, including developing and administering surveys, conducting focus groups, and using other strategies to garner stakeholder feedback. The position will also review and aggregate data from grantee reports, support the foundation’s state and federal grant applications with expertise in evaluation and learning elements of submitted proposals, lead external partnerships with evaluation consultants on third-party evaluations, and provide leadership and expertise around how to center equity in the process and outcomes of learning and evaluation practices.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in the following key areas:

• Learning and evaluation
• Utilizing qualitative and quantitative research strategies
• Centering equity in learning and evaluation practices
• Facilitating groups or committees
• Collaboration and effectively working across different teams
• Implementing strategy

Candidates must possess the following:

• At least five years of proven success in experience supporting teams, organizations, and/or initiatives in evidence- and impact-driven, social-sector environments such as community-based organizations, government agencies, consultancies, or philanthropic organizations
• Demonstrated experience in crafting evaluation and learning that informs organizational strategy
• Familiarity with aligning evaluation and learning with principles of equity
• Demonstrated experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Excellent judgment and decision-making while balancing competing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills
• Excellent writing skills, including correspondence, reporting, and editing
• Ability to build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures
• An unwavering commitment to racial equity

A full job description and application link are available on our careers page at http://www.denverfoundation.org/About/Careers. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Denver Foundation practices and champions inclusiveness in our community. We honor all community members’ diverse strengths, needs, voices, and backgrounds. Candidates from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Temple Grandin School is seeking a dynamic math educator to join our STEM team. We are a small, intimate community serving neurodivergent students in grades 6-12. Class sizes are 4-8 students, with social-emotional support embedded. Great opportunity to build relationships with students, and passion for the subject of mathematics.

The Lead Math teacher will be responsible for guiding student instruction using digital tools and interactive math curriculum, with an eye toward integrating mathematics with other STEM content. We are seeking a creative teacher who can differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs while also providing opportunities for mathematical discourse and group problem-solving.

Full-time teachers at Temple Grandin School also participate in school-wide executive function support and enrichment programming, which provide opportunities to model learning behaviors and to share personal interests with our students.

Salary $50-60K, depending on education and experience

President  

Denver, Colorado

Education Commission of the States (ECS) serves as a partner to state policymakers by providing personalized support and helping education leaders come together to learn from one another. Through ECS programs and services, policymakers gain the insight and experience needed to create effective education policy.

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the urgency of improving education at all levels, from early learning through workforce. ECS is unique in serving leaders and policymakers responsible for policies that affect the full education spectrum from early childhood to workforce development. The stakes have never been higher for creating effective education policy that serves learners of all ages. ECS has an unparalleled opportunity to support state leadership in this critical work. The President will shape, guide and execute the organization’s vision for the future.  This is an opportunity to build on ECS’ legacy of fostering effective education policy while evolving to meet the needs of 21st Century state leadership. The Commissioners seek a leader who will partner with them in thinking boldly and creatively about this organization’s future.

ECS seeks an experienced leader who will collaborate with the Commissioners and staff to establish the organization’s future trajectory. This person will be a passionate advocate for ECS’ mission and will inspire others to support the organization’s impact. This individual has experience leading and directing complex organizations with diverse internal and external constituencies. This individual is a change agent, with the capacity to implement effective organizational practices, while creating a nimble institutional culture that can quickly adapt to a changing strategic landscape. ECS seeks a nonpartisan leader who is passionate about the positive impact that effective education policy can have on all learners. This individual understands state policy formation, implementation and impact. This individual is politically astute, deftly navigates ambiguity and consistently seeks to find common ground to advance outcomes that achieve results.

We seek a proven leader who has a passion for the work of and is driven to enhance ECS’ efficacy in serving its purpose and goals. The ideal candidate has had extensive experience and success leading nonpartisan high-performance teams that deliver excellent results. This person must exhibit success in collaborating with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders. Experience with convening diverse groups of people, to address common interests in a collegial, transparent and highly participatory manner is essential. An understanding of policy development and impact are required.

This executive will be experienced in and enjoy building teams, structures and systems to support a sustainable organization. This individual has experience leading effective fundraising strategies and enjoys actively participating in nonprofit fundraising. This role will require extensive out-of-state travel, approximately 40-60% is required.

The salary range for this position is between $250,000 and $275,000 and will be commensurate with experience. ECS is proud to offer a robust benefits program to all employees as part of a comprehensive compensation package. Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, wellness and EAP, a retirement savings plan, 12 paid holidays, extensive PTO accrual and commuter benefits, just to name a few.

For more information about ECS, please visit: https://www.ecs.org/.

Applications and nominations are being received by Kittleman & Associates, LLC. To apply, please send a current resume and letter of interest to https://apptrkr.com/4515513 (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page).

All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

ECS is dedicated to equal employment opportunities. The Commission provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job without regard to age 40 and over, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. It is the guideline of ECS to maintain a nondiscriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds. ECS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which ECS has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ECS complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws providing for nondiscrimination in employment against qualified individuals with disabilities. ECS also provides reasonable accommodation for such individuals in accordance with these laws. An employee who feels he or she is a qualified individual with a disability and requires an accommodation must contact their supervisor. ECS will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

Religious, and Pregnancy Accommodation (Colorado Only)

ECS will make reasonable accommodation for employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief, unless doing so poses undue hardship on the Commission. ECS will make reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified employees due to pregnancy, a health condition related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth absent undue hardship. ECS will not deny employment opportunities based on the need to make a pregnancy-related reasonable accommodation and will not retaliate against employees and applicants that request or use a pregnancy-related accommodation. An employee seeking pregnancy-related accommodations may request such accommodations by informing their supervisor and the human resources office.

ECS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or status in any group protected by state or local law. Improper interference with any ECS employee’s ability to perform his/her expected job duties is not tolerated.

Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) is seeking a Development Manager to support grant and project proposal development, grant reporting, and business development operations. The ideal candidate for this role is skilled at creating and maintaining processes and systems, impeccably organized, experienced at database management, comfortable “managing up” to and across a team of senior leaders, and is excited about advancing work on behalf of schools and school districts across Colorado. This person has nonprofit and/or education experience, is a strong writer and communicator, and has a high standard for customer service.

The candidate is excited to join a team grounded in the CEI mindsets: dream big, act small, and pivot quickly; constant learning and adaptation; flexible, nimble, and purposeful; and partnership and service orientation. In addition to the qualifications included throughout this description, the candidate will exhibit belief in and comfort with the
CEI Design Commitments, including diversity, equity, and inclusion; youth activation; relevant learning; social emotional development; family and community partnership; and leadership and change management. This position will report to the Chief of Research and Development.

About Colorado Education Initiative

CEI is at the forefront of improvement, innovation, and change in Colorado’s public education system. CEI is a statewide nonprofit organization that invests time, expertise, and dollars in K-12 public education. For 15 years, CEI has worked with educators as an inspired and supportive partner on the ground in over 150 urban, suburban, and rural school districts. CEI works as an implementation expert, innovation thought leader, and statewide convener in public education. Our mission is to accelerate improvement and innovation in Colorado schools. Our vision is a future in which every student in Colorado is prepared and unafraid to succeed in school, work, and life, and ready to take on the challenges of today, tomorrow, and beyond. We currently partner deeply in over 98 Colorado school districts and have limited work in other states in the region. In addition to our field implementation work, we engage in important policy and innovation agendas in Colorado. Our success is driven by a passionate team of diverse individuals who truly enjoy working together.

We are committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the work that we support across Colorado. We seek to identify and embed equity-seeking practices in our culture and talent systems and have made a focused set of investments in the related professional development of our team. We believe our work demands this because of the historic and current experiences in the school systems in which we operate and because we believe the outcomes that we seek for students require the prioritization of equity. In all roles, we welcome candidates who are eager to participate in and contribute to this work and whose lived experiences deepen our perspectives on the education system.

Responsibilities

Development Process and Systems Management:

• Support the execution of a seamless and comprehensive process for all systems through the entire development life cycle (research, prospect, evaluate, draft, review, submit, track, acknowledge, report).
• Partner with the Chief of Research and Development to manage high-volume development periods and lend capacity as needed to ensure high-quality, on-time execution of deliverables.
• Project manage development meetings, communications, deliverables, knowledge management, action items, and other operational tasks.
• Work closely with the Development Team to ensure all development activities are successfully completed, including the oversight of all development timelines.
• Partner with the Implementation Team on project launch meetings to ensure a seamless transition from development to project implementation.
• Collaborate with the Finance Team on the preparation and execution of quarterly budget reporting and meetings.
• Support a culture of positivity and customer service, both internally and externally.

Content Management, Proposal Development, and Reporting:

• Develop, communicate, manage, and execute proposal and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with team to support proposal and report design, independently curating and/or drafting technical proposal content and leveraging project teams to identify content needs.
• Lead proposal development on all recurring work (e.g., strategic planning, school improvement)
• Organize and archive all proposal attachments and materials.
• Provide technical content review and final copy edit of all report and proposal submissions.

Business Development:

• Monitor development opportunities (grants, RFPs) and support the Development Team with evaluation of opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Communications Team to leverage CEI marketing and communications practices for business development.
• Conduct and document prospect research aligned to CEI’s strategy and learning agenda.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have at least three years of experience with managing development systems and processes, database administration and maintenance (preferably a donor database/CRM), proposal and reporting processes and deadlines, and conducting prospect research.

Competencies

The ideal candidate for this role demonstrates strong skills in technical writing, project management, interpersonal communication, collaboration, relationship building, and managing competing priorities with high attention to detail. This position also requires anticipating and taking initiative to predict and solve problems with an orientation toward continuous improvement.

Compensation

• Full-time position
• Annual salary commensurate with experience in a range of $65,000-$80,000
• Competitive benefits package
• Hybrid work environment that includes some flexible scheduling and work-from-home options (with regular need to attend in-person meetings in Denver and across the state).
• CEI’s headquarters are in Denver, but if you live elsewhere in Colorado, we would love to talk to you.

CEI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. CEI strives to be an inclusive organization, and as such takes affirmative action to ensure that discrimination does not occur against an employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual identity, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliation, disability or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law.

Are you wondering how you might blend your love of STEM teaching and working with other educators into an engaging, innovative, and sustainable leadership pathway? 

Do you crave and celebrate diversity and believe that when different backgrounds, ideas and experiences come together, a complete and more interesting whole is formed?

Then you have come to the right place.

Apply to the 2024-2025 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program.

https://science.osti.gov/wdts/einstein

School staff members provide vital leadership in classrooms and schools, but too often lack opportunities to contribute their knowledge to the development of education policy on a broader scale. For 33 years, the purpose of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program is to enable outstanding STEM teachers to bring their expertise to the national level and to expand their knowledge of the national dialogue about education.

Fellows spend eleven months working in a Federal agency or in a Congressional office. Current sponsoring agencies include the U.S. Department of Energy, the Library of Congress, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Department of Defense, the US Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Homeland Security. After the Fellowship, these exemplary STEM educators transfer their Fellowship experiences into new ways to teach students and engage colleagues.

• A monthly living stipend of $8,200/month.
• A travel allowance of up to $5,000 for approved travel related to their host agencies and approved professional development opportunities.
• An education allowance of up to $1,000 for approved educational expenses aligned with the Fellows’ individual professional development plans.
• Reimbursement for moving/relocations expenses up to $3,500 for Fellows relocating from outside of the Washington, DC, area.
• Einstein Fellows are eligible to receive a stipend of up to $550 per month (individual plan) or $1,300 per month (family plan) to offset the cost of health insurance.

We believe that the field of STEM education benefits greatly when teachers reflect the diversity of those they teach. We highly value diversity and encourage minorities and members of under-represented groups to apply.

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As the Manager of Resident Development, you will play a crucial role in supporting Teacher Residency program participants in the Southern Front Range on their journey to becoming effective classroom teachers. As a Manager of Resident Development, you will work alongside a dynamic team of educators, guiding residents through a year-long residency program that equips them with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential for successful teaching careers.

Managers of Resident Development work alongside a team of educators to develop and facilitate licensure coursework for residents during our year-long residency program. Managers of Resident Development also engage in regular coaching cycles with residents to facilitate their growth in applying educational theory to practice. Managers of Resident Development exhibit the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues, deliver relevant and engaging facilitation, and have rich classroom experiences to draw from in order to support residents in successfully transferring theory into practice. This position reports to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and the Director of School Partnerships and Innovative Programming.

This is a 0.8 FTE position based in Colorado Springs or the surrounding area in a hybrid work setting. Please note travel to schools in a several-hour driving radius is part of the role. Additionally, there will be occasional evening/weekend commitments.

Salary: $55,000 – 65,000

SPECTRA Centers Inc. in Broomfield a CDE licensed facility school that provides education and behavioral services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities. We are currently seeking highly motivated, creative, and passionate Special Education Teachers to join our team!

As a Special Education Teacher, you would manage a small classroom of students (8-12), working towards goals outlined in the IEP. Our student to staff ratio (1:1, 2:1, 3:1) provides the necessary staffing supports to effectively address behavioral and academic needs. Teachers are assigned a lead staff person, responsible for assisting and supporting the classroom. Finally, our Teachers work collaboratively with SPECTRA’s interdisciplinary team (SP, OT, LCSW, and BCBAs) to develop and implement supports that help students thrive.

Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Compensation:

Signing Bonus – $2,000 (minimum of 1-year stay to maintain)

Salary – $58,000 – $75,600 – Salary based on years experience teaching Special Education and education level.

Paid Time Off:

SPECTRA offers a generous PTO plan for our teacher which includes:

• 4 weeks of continuous, uninterrupted paid vacation during summer months.
• 80 hours of PTO that incrementally increases with years employed
• Paid center closures/holidays for Spring Break, Winter Break, Thanksgiving, 4th of July.
• Additional holiday closures

Other Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Safety-Care Behavioral Training
• Professional Development Trainings

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass state and federal background checks as required by the State of Colorado in order to be in contact with children.
• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
• Must hold a valid and current license from Colorado Department of Education with a Special Education Generalist endorsement or desire/ability to obtain Sped Certification.
• Understanding and experience working with students with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities

Requirements:

• Abide by all Colorado and federal rules and regulations guiding the organization including, but not limited to:
• HIPAA (Health Information Privacy and Accountability Act)
• Colorado Code of Regulations 503-1 Developmental Disabilities Services
• Colorado Code of Regulations 16.500 Service and Support Planning, Supporting People with Challenging Behavior and Protections
• Ethical Principles and Codes of Conduct of the American Psychological Association
• Conduct self in accordance with organization’s Employee Handbook.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, and the public.

Job Duties: Academic Services, Classroom Management

• Provide an optimal classroom environment and learning experience.
• Establishes and maintains strong classroom management.
• Completes and/or participates in academic and diagnostic assessments.
• Participate with family and/or guardian and team in the development of IEP.
• Facilitate and monitor activities in accordance with each student’s IEP goals.
• Follow classroom schedule.
• Meet the individual academic and therapeutic needs of each student.
• Provide information for school staffing meetings when child transitions to a new school.
• Complete all necessary paperwork before the end of work day.
• Complete monthly education summaries and quarterly academic report cards.
• Develop lesson plans in accordance with standardized curriculum that allow for self-paced and individualized learning, and support emotional/behavioral disabilities.
• Knowledge of behavior/emotional support plans, crisis intervention techniques, and proactive/preventative techniques.
• Be familiar with the Exceptional Children’s Educational Act Rules and Regulations.
• School records shall be maintained and transmitted according to State law, pursuant to Section24-72-204, C.R.S., and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Be knowledgeable of LEA “child find” requirements to assess any suspected disabling conditions.
• Maintains professional boundaries with students and acts as a positive role model.
• Communicates with students in a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and respectful manner.
• Demonstrates ability to identify concerning behaviors, anticipate potential problems, and provide for the child’s individual needs on an ongoing basis.
• Supervise the paraprofessional so that he/she maintains routine, consistency, structure and democratic environment on an ongoing basis.
• Regularly assess student mastery of key skills and concepts and uses this data to differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
• Maintain teaching license by accumulating CEUs and/or credits and submitting application for renewal to CDE before current license expires.
• Facilitate Extended School Year services during the summer

Our Play-based Preschool is hiring for two teaching positions. Classes are small with two teachers per classroom. Our program is over 40 years old, and a wonderful environment for children and teachers.

Need a teacher for  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Teachers’ Skill Sets: Nurturing, creating, reading, playing, thematic curriculum development and expansion, redirection, diaper changing, cleaning, flexibility and collaboration with you team teachers.

Part Time Position: The teaching day is from 9 am to 1:30 pm for September 5, 2023 to May 24, schedule. 3-5 days per week. Competitive hourly pay.

PDO is under Colorado Department of Early Childhood which has specific requirements to fulfill for the needs of Lead or Assistant teacher position. Background check and fingerprinting needed prior to starting job. Teachers need to have roughly 8 hours of training completed online prior to start date, and attend Staff Orientation Day in late August. School starts Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – May 24, 2023.

Send a resume, your email, phone number, your education, and experience working with young children. Please include 3 referrals to contact via email or phone.

Education: Early Childhood Development ECE101, ECE 103 and/or Elementary Teaching License is helpful.

Benefits: PTO, paid Continuing Education Hours, CPR, and Holidays.

Salary: $19.00- $20.00 per hour

Aurora Public Schools – Back to School

School-based Support, Preschool, School Nutrition, School Bus Driver, and Substitute* Hiring Event

Date:  Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Time:  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location:  CentrePoint Plaza, 15400 E 14th Place, Aurora, CO 80011

In partnership with Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, Aurora Public Schools is hosting the Back to School recruitment event for school-based and auxiliary classified support positions.  You can visit and interview with school and department staff and learn about employment opportunities that fit your goals.  Positions available include the following:

• Custodian
• Preschool Facilitator
• Preschool Paraeducator
• Paraeducator
• Special Education Paraeducator
• School Bus Driver
• School Nutrition
• Substitute Teaching (Kelly Education)*

Come See What Aurora Public Schools Has To Offer and Power Your Potential!

Please RSVP for the event here.  Walk-ins Are Welcome!

Don’t wait – access the APS Job Board and apply for current vacancies here as soon as possible!

We are looking for an energetic, loving, collaborative and inspiring person to join our educator team.

About our School:

At the Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center we strive to nurture each child’s innate sense of wonder and curiosity, seamlessly connecting through our Jewish practice, traditions, values, culture and education. We believe that the foundation for cognitive growth is the development of social and emotional skills, thereby offering children a loving and responsive environment. Small class sizes (10/12 children to 2-3 educators per room) and a play-based environment provide an opportunity for discovery, creative-thinking and collaboration. Our Emergent Curriculum encourages children to make their own choices, explore their own ideas and follow their own interests through the guidance and expertise of our educators. Our approach to early childhood education follows primarily the Reggio Emilia Approach and Social and Emotional Intelligence Programs. Our philosophy guides and inspires us to maintain a high level of respect for each child as we honor their unique journey at our school.

Visit our website to learn more about us: Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center (emanueldenver.org)

Professional Responsibility:
Educators at our school work in a co-teaching model, and must communicate and collaborate honestly and positively with each other.

At our school we believe we are all life long learners, and continue to develop our own growth by attending and participating in various professional development opportunities.

We are looking for someone to work from 9:00-5:00.

Requirements:

Applicants must hold or be currently working towards Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher Requirements and/or possess a Level 2 Credential on PDIS 3.0 Credential.

In accordance with the Denver Public Health & Environment Order on August 2, 2021, applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or possess a medical exemption.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary (Pay range between $18-$24) and full benefits for full-time teachers. Hourly pay rate per hour is based on resume and experience. There is an amazing child care tuition discount for our educators. We provide on-going professional development opportunities, 10 month or 12 month School Schedules, and many other rewarding benefits when you work for us – Come check us out!

Internship Coordinator Job Description

Employees at RiseUp Community School must be committed to the Vision and Mission of the School.

Our vision is that all young people, regardless of their circumstances, have access to an education that will prepare them to counter social inequities and realize their full potential. Our school empowers young people to transform themselves and become leaders in their communities. Our school is a haven of trust and respect, where students can prepare for success in careers, post-secondary education, and life. 100% of our graduates are prepared for and go on to post-secondary education or meaningful careers. The mission of RiseUp Community School is to engage young people who have previously dropped out of school or are at risk of dropping out in a supportive learning environment that holds each student to high expectations, cultivates social justice, and inspires every student to achieve a high school diploma and become prepared for college and careers after graduation.

School Overview:

We believe that all students deserve an education rich in experience that allows students to be agents of change in their own lives. RiseUp Community School offers project-based courses to students and provides them with a community-integrated and context-based education. Employees are key in the creation of an educational experience that encompasses academic, career, and college planning, and social responsibility believes that the best way to learn is through applying new knowledge and skills to real-world projects.

Position Overview:

All positions require that the candidate be balanced in their ability to envision and execute. Housed within the Postsecondary Readiness department, the Internship Coordinator, like all staff,  is in charge of pushing all areas of the school toward the mission and vision. The Internship Coordinator is in daily contact with partners, teachers, students, parents, and families and capitalizes on building community through these interactions. 

The Internship Coordinator holds a broad view and has a deep understanding of postsecondary readiness preparation. They are committed to ensuring equitable access to high-quality real-world learning experiences such as job shadows and internships. They are tasked with co-designing and implementing systems to ensure students experience a challenging, rewarding, and purposeful internship experience with their mentor. To achieve this, the Internship Coordinator will train, monitor, and facilitate opportunities for reflection for both student interns and mentors. This position acts as a connector and liaison to ensure that students, teachers, families, and community partners have the tools they need to connect. 

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Coordinate internship program

• Court new and maintain current internship site relationships. 
• Create and manage mentor training materials and systems for internship sites
• Train students to maintain a positive working relationship with their internship site
• Align internship opportunities with student career interests
• Complete regular site visits for internships to support sites and monitor student work
• Manage the electronic documents necessary for communicating with internship sites
• Manage partners and opportunities on the digital internship management software

Manage database of student PSR experiences

• Create and monitor postsecondary readiness intake information updating information as needed
• Monitor graduation requirements as they pertain to Colorado graduation requirements for competency and ICAP. Enter into student database as necessary
• Communicate PSR skills with families during quarterly Individualized Learning Plan meetings
• Work with all instructors to add postsecondary-related experiences for students in core classes

Coordinate GED, Dual Enrollment Experiences, and other learning experiences

• Support a small group of students pursuing their GED credential 
• Provide structures and support Dual Enrollments (organization, academic support, advocacy, logistics, etc.)
• Report student progress to School Counselor for accurate record keeping
• Design and facilitate events for the community (i.e. FAFSA nights, PSR options family nights, partner orientation, etc.)
• Teach a senior class to support the extra tasks for seniors (FAFSA, post-secondary applications, ICAP, etc.)

Centralize communication for all stakeholders

• Create reports for staff to easily view student PSR pathways and experiences
• Ensure staff are prepared to communicate PSR with families during family conferences
• Create communication tools such as posters, digital media postings, and mailers 

Experience:

Applicants must be Highly Qualified Teachers holding one of the following:

1) earn an endorsement or hold a degree in an assigned field,

2) pass a Colorado content test in an assigned field (e.g., PLACE, PRAXIS II), 

3) earn 24 semester hours in the assigned field, 

4) earn National Board Certification in an assigned field, 

5) or pass a secondary multi-subject HOUSSE* provision) 

OR possess a current Colorado Teaching License.

OR have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role

Have a minimum of 3 years of classroom experience in an alternative school 

A qualified candidate will:

• Show a demonstrated belief in the vision and mission of RiseUp Community School 
• Have experience with restorative justice and be able to speak to the 5 R’s in a school setting
• Have direct experience in program management, internship programming, and/or community development
• Be able to set and reach department goals using data and feedback to stay on track
• Hold an ELA-E certification or complete one within two years of the hire date

Compensation, Benefits, Schedule:

• Full-time Salary- $45,000 to $73,000/year based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision)
• 1 course per day and 1 enrichment course per day
• 8:00-4:30 M-Th, 8:00-1:00 F

JOB DESCRIPTION
Certified Academic Language Practitioner/Therapist (CALP/CALT) Position
Start Date: AUGUST 1, 2023
Position Summary: Orton Academy’s Certified Academic Language Practitioners and Therapists create a prescribed reading remediation program and a small group environment that fosters learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for preparation for secondary education, vocational school and/or acquiring employment, in accordance with each student’s ability; and establishes good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following statements of essential functions and
responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed
by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive
list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on building assignment and other factors.
• Teaches prescribed reading remediation curriculum to students in an intervention classroom
using approved curriculum and any other learning activities deemed appropriate by the Lead
Therapist or Principal.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and
administrative regulations and procedures of the school.
• Using practice elements of the prescribed curriculum develops lesson plans and instructional
materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the
curriculum to the needs of each student with the identified objectives.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for
instruction.
• Demonstrate subject matter concepts and examples using models, whiteboard, or all other
standard or approved teacher-prepared instructional aides.
• Explains learning objectives and student expectations as well as procedural expectations.
• Chosen remediation program will be taught with efficacy and purity. When assigning practice,
provides opportunities when needed for individualization to adapt the curriculum to the
needs of the students.
• Differentiates instruction and curriculum to meet individual student needs.
• Provides opportunities for student goal setting, reflection and self-assessment.
• Uses program and school adopted progress monitoring and assessments to improve learning
and instruction.
• Sets behavior expectations and consequences that are clear and consistently enforced.

Assumes responsibility for instruction, duties, supervision of students, and required meetings at designated times.
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
• Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares
progress reports.
• Maintains and submits accurate and complete records as required.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student’s
progress and interpret the school program. Interacts with students, staff and parents in a
positive and professional manner.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing
and helping students solve health, behavior, and learning problems.
• Establish rapport with students and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive
to learning. Actively participate in full implementation of the School Improvement Plan when
applicable.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the
school, the authorizer, and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.

District 49 spans 133 square miles of urban and rural areas in Colorado, covering northeast Colorado Springs and the Falcon area of El Paso County. As the fastest growing school district in the Pikes Peak region, it’s currently serving more than 21,000 students with in its portfolio of schools.  The district offers school of choice options.

The Coordinator of Professional Learning provides support and leadership for district coordinated professional development including the development, promotion, and implementation of professional face-to face, on-line and blended professional learning activities within and beyond the district. The Coordinator of Professional Learning develops engaging, relevant and timely professional courses and resources to improve teaching and learning.

To learn more about this excellent opportunity and to apply, go to www.d49.org/careers.  Follow the links to our online application system and then apply as directed in the job posting.

Manager, Social Emotional Development

Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) is seeking a Manager, Social Emotional Development to join CEI’s implementation team. This role will support Colorado school districts through Social Emotional Development (SED) projects to help equitably, predictably, and reliably produce graduates with academic, personal, professional, entrepreneurial, and civic competencies.

The ideal candidate for this role has significant experience working in and with schools and/or districts to design and implement social-emotional development opportunities for students and is skilled at high-quality project design and project management. Additionally, this candidate must be competent at building and leveraging relationships with CEI’s school and district partners and in coaching for project success. This person enjoys working with teams of district, school, teacher, and student leaders to design and implement social emotional skill-building aligned to CEI’s Social Emotional Ecosystem.

The candidate is excited to join a team grounded in the CEI mindsets: dream big, act small, and pivot quickly; constant learning and adaptation; flexible, nimble, and purposeful; and partnership and service orientation. In addition to the qualifications described throughout this description, the candidate will exhibit belief in and comfort with the CEI Design Commitments, including change management; diversity, equity, and inclusion; youth activation; family and community partnership; social emotional development; and leadership. This position will report to the Director, Implementation and Partnership.

About Colorado Education Initiative

CEI is at the forefront of improvement, innovation, and change in Colorado’s public education system. CEI is a statewide nonprofit organization that invests time, expertise, and dollars in K-12 public education. For 15 years, CEI has worked with educators as an inspired and supportive partner on the ground in over 150 urban, suburban, and rural school districts. CEI works as an implementation expert, innovation thought leader, and statewide convener in public education. Our mission is to accelerate improvement and innovation in Colorado schools. Our vision is a future in which every student in Colorado is prepared and unafraid to succeed in school, work, and life, and ready to take on the challenges of today, tomorrow, and beyond. We currently partner deeply in over 80 Colorado school districts. In addition to our field implementation work, we engage in important policy and innovation agendas in Colorado. Our success is driven by a passionate team of diverse individuals who truly enjoy working together.

We are committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the work we support across Colorado. We seek to identify and embed equity-seeking practices in our culture and talent systems and have made a focused set of investments in the related professional development of our team. We believe our work demands this because of the historic and current experiences in the school systems in which we operate and because we believe the outcomes we seek for students require the prioritization of equity. In all roles, we welcome candidates who are eager to participate in and contribute to this work and whose lived experiences deepen our perspectives on the education system.

Responsibilities

Implementation of Social Emotional Development (SED) Initiatives

• Build, document, and maintain a knowledge base in current and emerging best practices in SED.
• Support CEI staff and field implementation partners in building knowledge about and implementing current and emerging best practices for SED.
• Collaborate on project design and management of initiatives related to SED and organize teams to do their best work.
• Support district and school partners in creating and progress monitoring of implementation plans related to SED initiatives.
• Coach school and district teams to successful outcomes.
• Work with systems to promote equity in SED for students furthest from opportunity.

Content Development and Facilitation

• Support design and execution of convenings and events to support district and school implementation of SED initiatives.
• Create templates, tools, and professional development opportunities to support districts in designing and implementing SED systems and structures.
• Identify technical assistance and professional development needs through both systematic assessments and informal discussions with district partners.
• Facilitate professional learning networks for district- and school-based staff to deepen expertise of SED, integrate best practices that promote equitable student outcomes, and facilitate best practice sharing.

Learning and Collaboration

• Learn new approaches and processes and apply them within and outside of personal areas of expertise to advance the work of CEI and our partners.
• Actively and eagerly partner with internal and external colleagues to advance shared goals and increase the capacity of the K12 ecosystem.
• Provide a culture of positivity and customer service internally and externally.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will have at least five years of experience in education or a related field with a proven track record of designing and implementing SED in the K-12 ecosystem, including demonstrated understanding of SED concepts and programs and integration in learning experiences and school systems. They will have skills and experience in working with diverse groups of people, coaching across lines of difference, and empowering local leaders to create change. They will be a strong facilitator in both in-person and virtual contexts and have a working knowledge of adult learning techniques. They know how to work across organizations to build relationships, develop collaborative work products, and take responsibility for the outcomes. They will have a record of working with humility and persistence to serve partners and teams to which they are accountable. They will be organized, detail-oriented, an outstanding verbal and written communicator, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The person in this role must be available and willing to travel across the state as needed, approximately 30 percent of working days.

Competencies

This position requires strong project design and management, facilitation, coaching, interpersonal communication, collaboration, relationship building, and multi-tasking skills, and the ability to anticipate and take initiative to predict and solve problems.

Compensation

• Full-time position
• Annual salary commensurate with experience in a range of $65,000 – $80,000
• Competitive benefits package
• Hybrid work environment that includes some flexible scheduling and work-from-home options
• CEI’s headquarters are in Denver, but if you live elsewhere in Colorado, we would love to talk with you.

CEI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. CEI strives to be an inclusive organization, and as such takes affirmative action to ensure that discrimination does not occur against an employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual identity, sexual orientation, religious or political affiliation, disability or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law.

Provide a range of services for students who demonstrate difficulties with learning, academic achievement, social/emotional functioning, and behavior. Serve as a psycho-educational service provider involved in proactive, preventative activities, as well as responding to identified concerns. Provide services based on a combination of problem-solving, consultative and direct service models.

Responsibilities and Duties:
Though it is impossible to list all roles the School Social Worker will fill, specific job requirements include:
● Work with the school’s Mental Health Team to develop individual, group or system level interventions that improve identified problems or concerns, including social/emotional/behavioral/ mental health needs as they relate to educational progress
● Implement and support teachers in school wide Social Emotional Learning (SEL) using the School’s SEL Curriculum
● Collaborate and partner with the School Administration and other staff as needed to support student mental health and social emotional needs (both through whole classroom support, through individual student support, and through school community support)
● Conduct, interpret, and implement student assessments which includes record review, interview, observation, and standardized assessments
● Facilitate functional assessment of behavior (FBA) and design/implement and progress monitor behavior intervention plans
● Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to determine the eligibility, appropriate planning, and re-evaluation for students who require special education services/programs or 504 services
● Input information into EzEdMed for reimbursement purposes
● Serve on school and/or district-wide committees
● Serve as a liaison among families, community, and collaborate with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners
● Serve on the crisis management team (prevention and intervention) and participate in managing crises if/when they occur
● Create, organize and update case history records, and prepare reports, according to deadlines
● Provide information, when appropriate, to outside support services to help students with economic, emotional, or physical issues
● Conduct Suicide Risk Assessments, Threat Assessments, and their associated re-entry meetings
● Support Suspension re-entry meetings as necessary

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens.  Come join us!

SUMMARY Under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), oversee and coordinate the district’s employee and labor relations activities, programs, and services. Manage and direct the administration and interpretation of all labor contracts in accordance with state and federal laws, Board policies, and negotiated agreements. Provide advice and counsel to leadership staff regarding employee & labor relations concerns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Employee Relations

Direct and support Employee Relations staff in providing appropriate support, direction, guidance, counseling, advice and/or recommendations to leadership staff, to effectively address Employee Relations issues. Develop, implement, and evaluate processes to manage issues through to resolution.

Serve as a subject matter expert in complex employee issue resolution. Provide guidance to employee relations and human resources staff in the process and compliance in resolving employment or workplace matters.

Serve as a subject matter expert in providing advice and counsel to HR Staff on employee concerns, employee discipline, grievance protocols, and evaluation processes.

Engage with the Human Resources team on the administrative leave processes, as appropriate, and specifically in placement of individuals on administrative leave.

Direct the investigation process for the District, through assignment of investigations to the District workplace investigator staff. Ensure Employee Relations staff conduct thorough investigations and develop clearly written investigative summaries, as well as appropriate correspondence relating to dispositions, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, grievances, and general employee concerns.

Conduct investigations on an as needed basis related to employee misconduct, with a special emphasis on complex cases, including to collect information, interview individuals, analyze evidence and facts; and make recommendations for corrective/disciplinary action that adheres to district policies and associated employment laws.

Lead the District’s Unemployment Insurance response. This may include representing the District in unemployment hearings, or overseeing department staff that may attend hearings, as appropriate. Represent the District employment hearings as appropriate and serve as the facilitator for disciplinary conferences and/or employee grievances as required by the civil services rules/regulations and Jeffco policy.

Oversee and ensure District ADA compliance; advise employees and supervisors on ADA regulations; work with all district staff to address issues of ADA compliance; and implement enhancements as needed.

Oversee the district’s pre-employment background screening and subsequent arrest notification processes. Ensure stakeholders understand district policies and procedures regarding pre-employment background screening and subsequent arrest notifications.

Labor Relations

Represent the District as the lead or as a facilitator in contract negotiations with all labor unions. Analyze and prepare data to support the District’s position in contract negotiations; manage the contract and provide contract interpretation.

Provide advice and counsel to the Executive Team in establishing negotiations strategy. Research, identify, and provide labor relations recommendations to Executive and Negotiating Teams.

Conduct grievance hearings; or oversee and direct Employee Relations staff in performing the same. Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison between administrators and District legal counsel in personnel issues.

Under the general direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer and in conjunction with other HR teams, design, develop, implement, and evaluate the delivery of training materials and training programs on District personnel policies, contract administration, negotiated agreement interpretation, labor relation topics, leading HR practices in the workplace, management topics, compliance, and state and federal regulations.

Manage the Employee & Labor relations team budget, and coordinate with the CHRO on expenditures and departmental fiscal management.

Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE 7 years’ experience in human resources, employee relations, and/or labor relations. Prior experience in a K-12 environment preferred.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, management, business, public policy, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Labor Relations Professional, Senior Professional of Human Resources or similar certification preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Demonstrated knowledgeable in labor relations and general human resources practices. Excellent communication and writing skills. Ability to problem solve. Working knowledge with information technology (i.e., PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office).

DECISION MAKING Ability to make decisions regarding possible violations of a collective bargaining agreement. If violations occur, ability to decide appropriate employer response to violation. Requires analysis of laws, contracts, policies, and critical understanding of labor relation decisions via laws, arbitrator decisions, and changes in laws along with historical precedents in employee relations.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS Consistent communication with department staff to obtain/furnish information, resolve complex corrections/adjustments, interpret policy, maintain relationships, recommend policy, negotiate controversial matters, and set critical policy; with professional staff outside department to interpret policy, maintain relationships, recommend policy, negotiate controversial matters, and set critical policy; and with advisory committees to interpret policy, recommend policy, negotiate controversial matters, and set critical policy.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK Work is self-directed or is initiated and assigned by demands of the position. Requires independent judgment; interpretation of facts; analysis; tact; diplomacy; and comprehensive understanding of District rules, regulations, and contracts to solve complex problems with potential for legal ramifications.

The physical demands, mental functions, and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze, communicate, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to compare, coordinate, and instruct. The employee is occasionally required to copy, compute, and synthesize.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Special Education Department falls within the Student Success Division overseeing special education services district wide. The department is designed to efficiently support schools in serving the needs of students with disabilities.

SUMMARY Provide leadership in the planning, coordination, and management of the Special Education services for the district, aligning with Jeffco Thrives 2025 and prioritizing the success of exceptional learners, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Facilitate coordination between support programs, promoting a cohesive approach to meeting the diverse needs of exceptional learners. Build strong relationships and effective collaboration with district and school leaders; community partners; and parents to foster a collective effort to support exceptional learners. Implement Board of Education policies and procedures and assure compliance with federal and state rules and regulations related to special education programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide guidance and support to instructional leaders,; collaborating to align curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessments in order to meet the diverse needs of exceptional learners. Advocate for the implementation of innovative approaches that improve student outcomes using current research and best practices in both general and special education.

Foster a positive and inclusive climate and culture within the Special Education department and throughout the district. Implement strategies to enhance staff morale, engagement, and well-being; recognizing their contributions and providing professional development opportunities.

Lead the development and implementation of innovative programs and services that meet the unique needs of exceptional learners, preschool through age 21, while ensuring alignment with the strategic direction outlined in Jeffco Thrives 2025. Create a culture of continuous improvement within the Special Education department, encouraging creative problem-solving, a growth mindset, and a commitment to excellence.

Analyze data and assess the needs of special education programs, considering student needs, service gaps, and facility utilization. Develop and implement programs that align with student needs and support their educational journey in the least restrictive environment and ensuring a continuum of services.

Make informed and timely recommendations regarding program placement, closure, or relocation based on data-driven insights. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure the appropriate and efficient use of facilities that meet the diverse needs of exceptional learners.

Provide regular updates, reports, and presentations to ensure that all stakeholders are well-informed and engaged in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Special Education services. Develop and maintain communication channels for transparency and information sharing with stakeholders.

Cultivate strong relationships and work closely with community partners, parents, advocates, school leaders, and district leaders to ensure effective collaboration, shared resources, and a cohesive support system for exceptional learners.

Oversee the dispute resolution processes, including mediation, state complaints, and due process complaints related to special education. Collaborate with legal counsel and relevant stakeholders to provide guidance and support. Maintain accurate records, documentation, and timelines in accordance with state requirements. Act as a liaison between the district and external agencies.

Ensure timely and accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of data required for state and federal compliance by the Special Education department. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective measures when needed.

Effectively implement Board of Education policies and procedures related to special education programs, as well as broader educational policies. Regularly review policies, procedures, and practices to ensure alignment with legal requirements and best practices. Provide guidance and support to staff members to promote a culture of compliance and accountability.

Oversee the district’s Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), ensuring its effective functioning and meaningful engagement with stakeholders. Represent the district at the State Director’s Meeting and the Metro Special Education Director Group. Serve as a key representative on the District’s collective bargaining teams; representing the District’s interests and priorities during collective bargaining sessions from the lens of special education. Facilitate regular meetings and discussions with the Jefferson County Educator’s Association (JCEA) Special Education Collaborative Committee on matters related to policy development, program implementation, and professional development for special education staff to improve the overall quality of special education services.

Oversee Special Education Department including allocation and management of resources, staffing, and team alignment to support the delivery of quality Special Education services. Provide supervision, guidance, performance feedback and evaluations for the Directors of Special Education within the district. Support the professional growth and development of department staff.

Partner with IT and Student Data Privacy on the implementation, integration, and management of district software systems, and technology platforms related to Special Education, such as the IEP system and student records management. Provide leadership in identifying, evaluating, and implementing technological solutions that enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and reporting capabilities.

Support staff training and professional development in utilizing software systems effectively. Stay abreast of advancements in educational technology and advocate for the adoption of innovative tools that improve Special Education services and streamline administrative processes.

Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE 3 years’ of experience in an administrative or leadership role within special education such as coordinator, supervisor, assistant director, etc. 5 years’ of experience as either a special education teacher, special services provider, or related services provider.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Master’s degree plus or higher in special education from a regionally accredited institution.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Colorado Type D Administrative License with Director of Special Education Endorsement or be eligible for the Special Education Director TEE Authorization.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide guidance, support, and direction to instructional leaders, staff, and stakeholders. In-depth knowledge of special education principles, practices, and instructional strategies, as well as a solid understanding of general education principles and best practices. Proficiency in data analysis and evidence-based decision-making to assess program needs, monitor student outcomes, and drive continuous improvement. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to establish effective partnerships, foster collaboration, and advocate for the needs of exceptional learners. Familiarity with educational technology and software systems used in special education, including IEP management systems, student records management, and data reporting tools.

SPAN OF CONTROL Directly supervises employees in the Special Education Department. Positions supervised include Special Education Directors, and the Secretary to the Executive Director. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance and providing feedback that contributes to the professional growth and development of staff; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsible for assisting with budget development and accountability.

The physical demands, mental functions, and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze, communicate, coordinate, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to compare. The employee is occasionally required to instruct and compute.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Exec Dir – Special Education
Annual Position 
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: Year Round
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCA – Administrator – 229 days , G12, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $115,808.00 – $138,407.50 Effective as of: 06-16-2022

North Routt Early Childhood Center is currently seeking passionate early childhood educators at our beautiful Clark, Colorado campus. Our school provides a professional environment where educators can focus their time on igniting the joy of learning in their students. We are seeking committed educators who embrace progressive quality education that values community, relationships, collaboration, and individuality of children. We are a child-led, exploratory, nature and project based learning environment. We value outdoor education and spend lots of time exploring nature. We are a school where teachers, parents, and the community are collaborators and partners in a child’s educational journey.

The PE/OE (Physical Education/Outdoor Education) and Health Teacher at NRCCS  is a highly qualified, highly motivated individual who teaches physical education to grades K-8, leads Outdoor Education trips, and teaches health education to K-8. This teacher supports students with learning about healthy living, exercise and physical fitness including an element of social-emotional wellness in all lessons; leads students in outdoor adventure and investigations of the natural world; models an emphasis on cooperation rather than competition; organizes and supervises students during class activities; instructs students on proper exercise routines and technique and use norms to ensure emotional safety and to promote courage and risk-taking in intellectual and physical adventure. All teachers are required to participate in professional development and as collaborative members of a small school staff.

The Middle School Crew Leader is a professional who provides rigorous core instruction to all middle school students using developmentally appropriate curriculums aligned with Common Core Standards. In addition to academic instruction, the Crew Leader is responsible for building strong relationships and providing daily social-emotional instruction using a school-wide “Crew” curriculum based on the CASEL competencies. Responsibilities include, internalizing larger units and daily lesson plans, participating in regular data team meetings, responding to student needs based on data, actively participating in coaching and professional development and engaging in restorative discipline practices.

Secondary Instructional Facilitator 

Middle and High School Humanities and Social Studies and New Teacher Support

DEFINITION 

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) is seeking applications for a strong instructional leader to serve as an Secondary Instructional Facilitator.  This Facilitator will work in collaboration with the district’s instructional team and building leaders to drive student achievement in middle and high school humanities and social studies. They will also coach new teachers, develop and facilitate professional development for secondary (middle and high school) certified staff to improve educator effectiveness, and possibly oversee CTE coordination.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 

Receives direct supervision from the Chief Academic Officer.   

PRIMARY DUTIES – The following are examples of primary duties assigned to the position.   Other related primary duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

ACCOUNTABLE RESULTS

• CMAS ELA
• P/SAT EBRW
• NWEA Growth
• Teacher mastery of phase 1 instructional practices on the instructional model

CURRICULAR SUPPORT

• Lead curricular support, including materials procurement and distribution, coordinating professional development and training, vendor contracts, and budget management
• Coordinate and support academic interventions and programming
• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators and other instructional facilitators to identify instructional areas needing improvement/intervention
• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of common assessments in collaboration with the CAO.
• Keep current regarding developments in curriculum, instruction and assessment and provide leadership and training to all staff. 

CONTENT TEAM SUPPORT

• Support middle and high school content leads in facilitating content team goals 
• Provide middle and high school content leads with feedback and support regarding leadership and management skills 
• Provide content leads with curriculum adoption and implementation support including materials acquisition, organizing professional development and training, and securing contracts with vendors

NEW TEACHER SUPPORT 

• Develop, coordinate, and co-lead new teacher orientation in collaboration with elementary  instructional facilitator 
• Own and lead induction programming for newly licensed secondary  teachers
• Coordinate and oversee mentors for newly licensed secondary teachers
• Coach new secondary  teachers
• Provide constructive feedback and ongoing assistance to new and existing teachers during informal observations and walk-throughs. 

OVERALL

• Model best practice instruction, design and deliver professional development which develops educator effectiveness. 
• Effectively manage the budget for assigned curricular areas
• Attend team meetings when necessary and leadership team meetings. 
• Assist in determining the effectiveness of the district’s curriculum and instructional practices; assists the CAO with curricular initiatives or adoption. 
• Support teachers and administrators in establishing results teams and data cycles, analyzing data and using data to inform decisions at the classroom and school level.  
• Partner with principals in supporting teachers, and holding them accountable for program implementation, student achievement and growth.
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of Colorado Academic Standards, Common Core Standards, and AP curriculum.
• Mentors, coaches and provides professional development for teachers on a remediation plan.  
• Provides responsible staff assistance to the Chief Academic Officer and Superintendent; performs other duties as assigned. 
• Follows all related Board of Education policies and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge of: 

• Advanced knowledge of standards based education
• Experience with AP, humanities, and social studies curriculum
• Best practices in delivering effective instruction 
• Advanced knowledge of district and state assessments
• Advanced knowledge of using data to drive student achievement
• Best practices in teacher coaching and professional development 
• Advanced knowledge of strategies, processes, implementation and facilitation of educator professional development
• Concepts, methods and techniques of developing and implementing goals, objective and programs
• Effective public speaking and presentation techniques 
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulation (SB 191, Read Act, etc.) 
• Effective classroom management practices
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Modern office procedures and methods
• Effective aspects of coaching, mentoring and evaluating teachers
• Seamless use of Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, and district technology platforms
• Principles of business and letter writing and basic report preparation

Ability to: 

• Deliver presentations to all staff and administrators 
• Develop, recommend and implement District programs 
• Analyze data to improve achievement
• Visit all school locations as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities
• Occasionally work during summer months, evenings and weekends 
• Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives and procedures 
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and statistical reports 
• Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES 

Education and Experience: 

• Seven years teaching experience and a Master’s degree required in a content field associated with area of responsibility or related area.
• Possession of a Professional Teacher’s license from the Colorado Department of Education.  
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate valid Colorado driver’s license.  

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Office environment; exposure to computer screens; travel from site to site.  

Physical Conditions: 

Primary functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of times; use of computer keyboard; light lifting and carrying.    

DAYS WORKED

209 days/year (with paid leave, and district non-work days such as during winter and spring breaks)

PAY RANGE

 $84,913 to 100,000 **Based on education and years of relevant experience

**Annual salary noted above is based on an 8 hour day (FTE 1) and full days worked calendar. Any position that is less than a full FTE/8 hours per day or late start will be prorated accordingly.

ABOUT RFSD

The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage.  Other benefits include: paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs. 

With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes (average – 21); a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Why Work for Roaring Fork Schools? Mary says it all! Check us out at: https://youtu.be/nYEsuFVucJ8 

Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is seeking a passionate, driven individual with the desire to learn, grow, and excel in a culture that values every member of the team. In 2019, 2020, and 2021, DSF was named one of the Denver’s Top Workplaces, a testament to our team and to our intentionality in co-creating a positive, inclusive work environment. In 2022, was named one of the Best and Brightest.  When you join the DSF team, you will enjoy a supportive, and innovative environment where your work has a profound impact on the lives of students and their families.

As a nonprofit organization, DSF’s mission is to inspire and empower DPS students to enroll in and graduate from postsecondary institutions of higher education, by providing the tools, knowledge, and financial resources essential for success. By embodying the core values of equity, innovation, leadership, learning, relationships, and integrity in everything we do, DSF strives to be a leader within the community. As we constantly seek to improve our services, we build strong relationships with college staff members, partners, students, team members and the broader community. We are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, believing in the value and ability of all students and team members.

We seek candidates who will model, live, and reinforce DSF’s mission and core values with colleagues, students, families, and the broader community. If you are passionate about the philosophy and mission of DSF, then we invite you to join us and help make college possible for Denver’s students.

Job Summary

Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is seeking a College Advisor to guide students through the college readiness, application, and enrollment process. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals who desire to excel within an evolving organization. When you join the DSF team, you will enjoy a supportive, dynamic, and innovative environment where your work makes an impact. As an organization, DSF strives to be a leader in the community by embodying the values of equity, innovation, leadership, learning, relationships, and integrity in everything that we do. If you do too, then we invite you to join us and help make college possible for Denver’s students.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a DSF Future Center (i.e. college resource center)
• Deliver college readiness and access services to high school students and their families through individual advising, group facilitation, classroom lessons, and presentations that are strategically focused by grade-level, focusing on 4 content areas:

1. College and Career Exposure- college rep presentations, academic major exploration, job shadows, interest and aptitude surveys, connecting career interest to academic pathways
2. Personal Development- relationship building, goal setting, student accountability, navigating systems, communication skills
3. College Readiness- HS academic success, extracurricular involvement,
4. Financial Literacy- How to pay for college, financial aid readiness, scholarship identification and application support

• Support and collaborate on college access programming including, but not limited to, college application submission, career advising, college campus visits, interface with admissions officers, financial aid advising, scholarship assistance, FAFSA submission and college enrollment step completion
• Ongoing support and advocacy for students’ academic and personal development
• Promote all college pathways including technical, two-year and four-year opportunities
• Collaborate with school administration, counselors, staff and community partners to coordinate and/or deliver specified 9-12th grade services focused on college and career awareness and early preparation
• Maintain accurate and current student data related to college access activities, services, progress toward post-secondary education, college enrollment, mental health and resiliency
• Raise student awareness and participation in the DSF Scholarship program
• Collect, analyze, and report data in a timely manner
• Track qualitative and quantitative data to access improvements in student resiliency
• Coordinate in-school college representative visits, college campus visits, and career exploration programs
• Maintain and utilize current best practices in college access advising for diverse, first-generation, and limited income students aspiring to complete a technical certificate, 2-year degree, and/or a 4-year degree
• Actively participate in Staff, Program, and Advisor meetings and professional development opportunities, assist in the planning and facilitation when appropriate, and manage DSF volunteers/interns to maximize impact
• Depending upon Future Center site, engage student voices to design and implement programming rooted in trauma-informed strategies focused on students’ social awareness, relationship skills, self-confidence, self-management, and decisions making
•  Engage student voices to design and implement programming rooted in trauma-informed strategies focused on student social-awareness, relationship skills, self-confidence, self-management, decision making and more
•  General description of the position is to guide students through the college enrollment process through a holistic lens that also includes supporting student’s mental health.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Experience working with youth (especially those who are traditionally under-resourced) and a demonstrated passion for helping students succeed
• Knowledge of adolescent development theory and practices. Ability to evaluate student knowledge and abilities of academic skills, soft skills, and college readiness and to provide developmentally appropriate support and interventions to promote growth in each targeted area
• Knowledge of higher education financing, student financial aid, and/or postsecondary education entrance processes
• Strong oral communication, presentation and writing skills
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness with assigned tasks
• Proactive problem-solver who demonstrates initiative and ability to work individually and on a team
• Ability to operate in a professional manner including proper attire, ethical behavior, and strict confidentiality with student/family information
• Ability to facilitate effective collaboration and to resolve conflict
• Effective use a variety of technology tools including database, various software programs, internet tools, and communication tools
• A sense of humor, tolerance for change, and a demonstrated ability to create a positive culture and sense of empowerment for students/families
• Fluent Spanish speaker (Preferred)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum three years of experience in a related field

Compensation & Benefits

• $50,000 to $56,000
• 401(k) plan with $ for $ match of up to 5%
• Group health, dental, and vision insurance (low to no cost premium plans offered)
• Life Insurance that provides 1.5 Times Your Annual Salary
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Supplement (Based on Years of Service)
• Paid holidays (includes Winter Break and Summer 1/2 Fridays in June and July) and 2 Floating holidays each year
• Trusted Time Off (unlimited vacation policy following 90 days)
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave (Based on Years of Service)
• ID Theft Protection and Will Preparation Assistance
• Legal and Financial Counseling
• Four Professional Wellness Sessions
• Employee Assistance Free and Confidential Counseling Services

As part of our commitment to health and safety, DSF employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All persons offered a position will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment.

Denver Scholarship Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Learn about DSF’s commitment to Equity & Inclusion.

Salary Description

$50,000 to $56,000

The Director of Applied and Advanced Learning is responsible to lead and integrate
career technical education (including workplace learning) and college level learning (including concurrent enrollment, Advanced Placement, and CareerStart). The Director leads the implementation of Career and Technical Education (CTE), and the Academies programs as well as concurrent enrollment and the ASCENT program. This position works cooperatively across all departments and divisions to align state and federal resources to district
priorities.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity please visit the D49 career website included in this post.

Reports To: Executire Director

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Closing: Open Until Filled

Salary Range: Starting at $7,916.67 – $9,583.33 (monthly). Commensurate with experience.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) is a statewide charter school authorizer whose mission is to foster high-quality public-school choices offered through charter schools, particularly schools that are focused on closing the achievement gap for at-risk students. Governed by a board of nine members appointed by the Governor and Commissioner of Education, CSI currently serves a diverse portfolio of 40+ schools across the state of Colorado serving over 20,000 students. CSI is uniquely positioned to serve and promote charter school innovation in communities throughout Colorado and to be a leader in improvements in authorizer practices. CSI aspires to continue growing the quality and quantity of its portfolio of schools in Colorado in response to the need for high quality, innovative charter school options. Our organization is at an extraordinary point of opportunity and is poised to make additional systemic changes that will yield improvements within the portfolio’s overall student achievement.

Visit our website to learn more

Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Director of Governance and Legal Support is primarily responsible for monitoring and ensuring CSI Board and CSI School Board compliance with relevant rules, regulations, laws, policies and best practice, reviewing and providing feedback on CSI School Board materials, and providing ongoing training and supports to CSI School Boards. The Director of Governance and Legal Support also oversees the charter contract drafting and negotiation process.

 Please see below for a complete position description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ROLE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES (60%) 

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Set the vision and direction for the department that aligns with, and advances, broader strategic objectives.
• Ensure work and decisions align with national best practices to maintain high standards for charter schools, uphold school autonomy, and protect student and public interests.

• Collaborate to ensure coordination and alignment of work across departments, effective allocation of resources, opportunities to learn from the in-depth work of the team and inform broader organizational initiatives.
• Regularly engage with and report to the CSI Board and Board committees.
• Regularly engage and represent CSI with a variety of audiences, including schools, school leaders, school boards, the CSI Board, Colorado Department of Education, other charter authorizers, charter school support organizations and decision makers in public and high-stakes settings.
• Build community internally and in partnership with schools that promotes trusting relationships, engagement across differences, inclusion, and a sense of belonging, and demonstrates a commitment to equitable policies and practices.
• Oversee and monitor compliance with state and federal statutory requirements and regulations by providing professional development, coaching, and technical assistance for schools.

• Contribute to the development of contract conditions and milestones, risk assessments, and staff reports for recommendation to the Executive Director.
• Oversee the development and monitoring of the departmental budget.

ROLE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountability (20%)

• Oversee the charter contract drafting and negotiation process, including contract amendments, as applicable.
• Oversee the review of charter school waiver requests, replacement plans, and process for submitting to CDE.
• Review and provide feedback on school contract conditions and milestones especially as they relate to school board requirements. Review and provide feedback on policy submissions, as needed.
• Provide intervention support and monitoring in response to situations of extreme non-compliance or emergencies, in coordination with legal counsel and CSI staff.
• Provide support for ongoing monitoring of CSI school compliance with relevant rules, regulations, laws and policies.
• Field parent or community complaints, respectfully and effectively communicating any complaints to the appropriate school-level individuals and identifying any areas that require intervention by CSI.
• Conduct annual audits as they relate to school board requirements.
• Provide support related to school revocation and closure procedures and policies, as needed.
• Collaborate with the Attorney General’s Office on all relevant legal analyses.
• Act as the Title VII, Title IX, Age Discrimination Coordinator for CSI.

Governance Training, Support, and Resource Development (15%)

• In collaboration with CSI staff, develop resources that support strong governing board practices (including written guidance, sample policies, board newsletter content, etc.), conduct related trainings for school leadership, monitor board compliance, and provide on-site support to school leadership, as needed.
• Provide school training on and technical assistance with federal and state statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor and inform CSI Board, and school boards of legal, regulatory, and policy changes as well as relevant implications. Provide formal guidance to school boards, as needed.
• Provide support for CSI staff in understanding and interpreting relevant legal and regulatory requirements related to their specialty area.

CSI Board Supports (5%)

• Monitor and ensure CSI Board compliance with CSI Board Policies and Procedures, relevant rules, regulations, laws, policies, and best practice, in collaboration with the CSI Board Liaison as necessary.
• Draft relevant resolutions and documentation for CSI Board consideration in collaboration with the CSI Board Liaison and other staff as necessary.
• Implement a process for conducting regular reviews of existing CSI Board policies as well as drafting new and revising existing policies as necessary.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the Colorado Charter School Institute (State of Colorado), you will have access to a variety of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time, flexible scheduling, a work-life balance culture, no-cost life and disability insurance (with additional paid options), Flex Spending and Health Savings Account options, professional development opportunities, wellness offerings, a performance based bonus and membership in Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA).

CSI INCLUSION STATEMENT

CSI recognizes that autonomy and diversity can drive innovation and improved outcomes, both in our schools and in our organization. We are committed to a diverse and culturally inclusive workplace as we believe that differences in perspective and experiences broaden our awareness, enrich our daily experiences, and contribute to our collective strength.

As a charter school authorizer with schools that serve a wide range of communities across the state, we prioritize recruiting a staff that shares the diversity of the students and communities our schools serve. CSI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, race, color, religion or belief, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

At a minimum, we are looking for the following:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years work experience in education or related field.
• Experience and familiarity with Colorado statutes, State Board of Education rules, and relevant policies associated with charter schools.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with demonstrated ability to follow-through on projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle conflicts in a respectful and effective manner.
• All final candidates must successfully pass a thorough criminal background check.

Ideal candidates will have some, or all, of the following education, skills, and abilities:

• Juris Doctor or Master’s degree in public policy, law, or related field is preferred but all candidates with relevant work experience will be considered.
• Ability to evaluate complex legal issues and provide clear and concise guidance to non-lawyers on such issues.
• Experience drafting clear and concise policies that meet federal and state requirements.
• Experience with school operations and compliance, specifically as it relates to school boards.
• Experience developing and implementing training resources and procedures.
• Experience resolving conflicts and fielding complaints.
• Forward-thinker who can identify potential issues before they become problematic.
• Experience working with charter schools in Colorado.

LOCATION & TRAVEL

Must be a resident of Colorado. Some within state travel is required. Telecommute Flexibility is available.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment includes a standard office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job.  This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.  CSI may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Mild to Moderate Special Education teachers are needed. Teachers will teach grade-level material, content-specific lesson plans, and Personal Development, following APS standards-based curriculum.

What You’ll Do:

• Help all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding.

• Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.

• Observes, evaluates, reports and records students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems.

• Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.

• Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.

What You’ll Need:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. Master’s Degree, preferred. A Master’s Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.

• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high-quality education.

• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

6th and 7th-grade Literacy/English teachers are needed. Teachers will teach grade-level material, content-specific lesson plans, and Personal Development, following APS standards-based curriculum.

What You’ll Do:

• Help all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding.

• Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.

• Observes, evaluates, reports and records students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems.

• Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.

• Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.

What You’ll Need:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. Master’s Degree, preferred. A Master’s Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.

• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high-quality education.

• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

School Teachers will teach grade level material, content-specific lesson plans, and Personal Development, following APS standards-based curriculum. Bilingual Spanish and English preferred.

What You’ll Do:

• Help all students develop competence and confidence simultaneously through a balance of acquiring basic skills and developing conceptual understanding.

• Monitor, supervise, coordinate and enforce rule of conduct and behavior for assigned students, and reinforce positive student behaviors in accordance with school and District policy.

• Observes, evaluates, reports and records students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

• Communicates with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems.

• Prepare educational course outlines, objectives and materials according to curriculum guidelines or state and local requirements.

• Present subject matter to students, using various teaching methods and technology, adjusting teaching style and method to meet student learning style.

What You’ll Need:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required. Master’s Degree, preferred. A Master’s Degree is only required for Concurrent Enrollment positions.

• Have a valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license. Click here for additional information regarding specific requirements and qualifications for the various subject areas

• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high-quality education.

• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

Full-Time; Remote, preference for candidates based in the US or similar time zones [Salary range: $60,000-65,000 in the US, or equivalent based on country of residence]

About Technovation

Technovation is the world’s largest technology entrepreneurship program for girls. Our mission is to empower girls, especially those from underrepresented communities, to develop problem solving skills, self-efficacy, and financial capacity, critical to them becoming leaders and changemakers in their communities. Through Technovation, girls work in teams supported by mentors to develop mobile & AI based solutions to problems in their communities. Over the past 16 years we have engaged ~350,000 participants across 120+ countries. We are able to accomplish this impact thanks to our global community of Chapter Ambassadors who volunteer their time and effort to lead Technovation Girls in their communities.

We are now embarking on an ambitious plan to reach more girls by providing our Chapter Ambassadors with opportunities and resources that help increase their reach, impact, and sense of community. Over the next 15 years, we aim to reach 25 million girls and young women around the world. Are you interested in helping us reach these young women?

About the Chapter Ambassador Global Community Team

Technovation’s Program Team is responsible for successfully organizing, mobilizing, and supporting leaders (Chapter Ambassadors) worldwide in their work to run Technovation Girls in their communities. Our Chapter Ambassadors have a variety of academic and professional backgrounds and are often leaders at nonprofit organizations, schools, or universities. They recruit participants and run program logistics within a country or a region.

Housed within the larger Program Team, the Global Chapter Ambassador Community team (Chapter team) is responsible for listening to and advocating for our Chapter Ambassadors’ needs, building and managing programs and initiatives that grow and connect our global ambassadors to increase their reach and impact, and helping them successfully implement the Technovation Girls program in their communities.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Sr Program Director, the Program Manager leads support for Chapter Ambassadors in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The manager will spend 55% of their time supporting new and returning Chapter Ambassadors and ~6 larger new and existing partnerships across Europe, Latin America, and Asia (virtually); and spearhead regional chapter strategy for these regions. They will spend 35% of their time leading and supporting community-strengthening and capacity-building initiatives that increase our global communities’ reach and impact as well as help increase our internal understanding of our volunteers’ experience, and 10% on Technovation Girls program support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in specified regions: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partners, including grant funders. Identify new opportunities for collaboration and partnership building.
• Provide training and support to Chapter Ambassadors: Develop or crowd-source training materials and resources that support Chapter Ambassadors in delivering high-quality Technovation Girls programs. Provide ongoing support to ensure that they have the tools and resources they need to succeed.
• Develop and execute regional strategies: Develop regional strategies that support the growth and development of Technovation Girls in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Work closely with the Sr Program Director and the Volunteer Engagement Team to identify and secure new partnerships that support our mission.
• Coordinate regional initiatives: Coordinate and lead initiatives that help increase the Chapter Ambassador’s reach and impact and build a sense of community.
• Monitor and evaluate program impact: Collaborate with the Chapter team to expand on internal systems to monitor and evaluate the impact of chapter supports on chapters and the general program. Use data to inform programmatic decisions and improve program quality as well as to advocate for our Chapter Ambassador needs.
• Support fundraising efforts: Work closely with the Fundraising team to support fundraising efforts for Technovation Girls programs in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Liaise between Chapter Ambassadors and our Development team to support grant reporting and funding.
• This position could include up to 5% travel depending on funding, partnerships, and other factors.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is passionate about our mission to empower girls to create technology solutions for problems they identify in their community. This is a chance to be a part of a leading education technology nonprofit, in service to tens of thousands of girls in more than 100 countries. We believe that with the right learning opportunities and support, everyone has the ability to learn and become technology creators. We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has excellent communication skills in English and Spanish, both written and verbal to effectively communicate and inspire with a diverse group of stakeholders and global leaders
• Has 3+ years of volunteer management or community building as well as  project/program management experience (a plus if this experience includes virtual work or project management tools like Asana, Slack, Streak, etc)
• Is familiar with educational environments and can support systems that promote quality learning experiences for both children and adults
• Has a track record of building and maintaining relationships with community organizations or schools
• Is a self-starter and resourceful, able to think creatively to find solutions to challenges, and able to work with limited resources and find ways to maximize impact
• Has a deep understanding of cultural differences and is able to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds as well as adapt communication style and approach to work with people from different cultures
• Is comfortable analyzing and learning from data to help develop strategies
• Loves learning new things and is open to dynamic, changing environments

We Offer:

Meaningful work. You’ll contribute directly to growing a movement, empowering girls and families to learn and use cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world problems impacting them in 100+ countries.

Autonomy. In collaboration and negotiation with staff, you will make high-level decisions about the work you will do, and how you will execute it. We don’t micromanage here. Just communicate clearly and discuss decisions with any people affected by it.

Generous benefits and compensation. We offer 20 paid vacation days plus all federal holidays. We pay 100% of your healthcare coverage. Salary commensurate with experience and market rates.

Workplace input. We are open to adopting new workflows, new software, or other improvements that you think would increase our success if you are able to champion and gain agreement for recommendations from colleagues.

Flexible work environment. We have core hours, but no one is looking over your shoulder. Go to appointments when you need to, as long as you’re getting your work done in good quality and on time.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity among its applicant pool as well as within our staff, Board, and partners. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.