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School: Peak to Peak Charter School

Job Title: Executive Director of Education

Category: Full-time

Classification: Administrator/School Leadership

Work Year: 2011-2012

Job Description:

All employees and volunteers at Peak to Peak will work together to fulfill the Peak to Peak mission statement. The thoughts reflected in this description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountabilities for this position; however, Peak to Peak expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions, creating both a fulfilling career environment and very successful outcomes for our students. Values we hold high are: trustworthiness, honesty, diligence, open communication, fairness, and politeness, and we expect to see them evidenced in our staff, parents, and students.

The K-12 Executive Director of Education is responsible for providing strong, decisive, energetic leadership to all levels of the school, and is charged with overall organizational operation and leadership within the boundaries established by the board of directors. The Executive Director of Education is responsible for upholding the vision and mission of the school, and ensuring that the strategic plan is implemented accordingly. The role of the Executive Director of Education is one of a visionary leader who maintains open lines of communications on campus and in the community and who engenders confidence by being trustworthy, accessible and visible. The K-12 Executive Director of Education is the primary link between the school and the board of directors, and plays a significant role in setting the climate for the entire K-12 program. The Executive Director of Education has responsibility for all shared educational resources for the K-12 school. This person reports to the board of directors and serves as a non-voting member of that board.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Serves as the executive leader of Peak to Peak, unifying program levels and departments and ensuring the fulfillment of the vision and mission throughout every aspect of the K-12 program
 Implements the vision and mission for the school through direct reports
 Implements the strategic plan in conjunction with the board of directors, director of operations, level principals and director-level positions; reports strategic plan status to the board of directors
 Serves as a non-voting member of the board of directors and ensures board initiatives are implemented and acted upon
 Fosters a climate of innovation and excellence through a positive school culture with an appropriate distinction of implementation by program level
 Interacts with school community members to build supportive relationships
 Fosters communication and collaboration among faculty, staff, parents, volunteers and students to support school goals; encourages participation from all stakeholders in school programs and activities
 As part of the communications pathways, supports the principals with the resolution of any problems that might arise among teachers, students and parents
Guides and integrates curricular and instructional programs on a K-12 level to ensure that student achievement is maximized
 Ensures the implementation of the K-12 standards and benchmarks, curriculum and assessments in a manner consistent with Peak to Peak’s mission statement
 Oversees vertical and horizontal teaming initiatives throughout the K-12 program
 In collaboration with the level principals and director of data/technology, oversees the effective use of data to monitor and evaluate student progress and lead instructional/curricular improvement
 Stays current in and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of effective, research-based practices to improve student achievement
In conjunction with the Executive Director of Operations, oversees the financial and business health of the K-12 school; directs the equitable distribution of all K-12 educational shared resources
 Participates in budget planning and management process with the director of operations, level principals and the board of directors
Fosters a positive and cooperative team atmosphere through clear, high expectations for all staff
 Ensures philosophical alignment in leading and supervising direct reports
 Inspires and empowers school leaders to develop their leadership capacity for the benefit of the entire K-12 program.
 Leads the Building Leadership Team (BLT) and assists level principals with K-12 program development and maintenance
 Participates in hiring and evaluations for direct reports
 Serves as administrator in charge when on campus or when duty is not delegated to the high school principal
 Serves as a building administrator for after school events, as needed
Serves as primary spokesperson for the school to raise awareness of Peak to Peak’s programs, to support student recognition and opportunities outside the classroom, and to foster connections with colleges and universities
 Serves as primary public relations spokesperson for the school; communicates regarding Peak to Peak’s programs to the community, the state and the nation
 Builds beneficial relationships within the business community and higher education
 Builds beneficial relationships within the educational and charter school community
 Generates leads and opportunities for student internships
 Helps guide the fund development program by creating partnerships and networking outside the immediate Peak to Peak community
 Participates in open enrollment meetings
 Represents Peak to Peak and communicates its mission and programs to the school community and to the community at large, the district superintendent or designees, and to the BVSD principals as needed for contract negotiations or in support of Peak to Peak programs
Aids fund development at a high level by cultivating and supporting key strategic relationships and advancement work
Leverages parent/volunteer engagement in a strategic way for the benefit of the school
Oversees, in coordination with the director of operations and principals, compliance with policies, procedures and regulations for the following entities: federal, state, district, Peak to Peak Charter School, charter contract, granting authorities
 Participates in the accountability initiative including relations with North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), and assists as necessary with the preparation and submission of required reports to the BVSD board concerning achievement of school mission and objectives
 Serves as a liaison to the Boulder Valley School District for educational school-wide issues
 Participates in district and charter education forums as relevant
Other duties as assigned by the board of directors from time to time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director of Education has supervisory responsibility for the following positions: Elementary Principal, Middle School Principal, High School Principal, Director of Professional Development, Director of the Executive Office, Director of Instructional Data and Technology, Director of Counseling, and any other positions as determined by the Peak to Peak board of directors. This position is also responsible for assigned supervisory duties during the school day and supervisory duties as needed with other school events.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Executive Director of Education will report directly to the Board of Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in education and/or business administration required
Principal/administrator license preferred
Minimum of three years teaching experience required
Administrative experience in a school setting required; experience in a school(s) of choice desirable
Demonstrated knowledge of school law
Experience and knowledge of budget preparation in alignment with strategic priorities
Knowledge of current research, best practices and trends in K-12 education, including the importance of developing technologies
Commitment to Peak to Peak’s mission
Demonstrated flexibility and experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with a variety of populations.
Knowledge of and experience with fund development
Demonstrated commitment to accountability requirements and strategic planning
Expert-level written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal and team building skills
Excellent organization skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Knowledge of and commitment to Core Knowledge, Advanced Placement courses and a college preparatory environment
Knowledge of and commitment to character development
Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas: relationship and community building, educational leadership, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem solving, decision making and time management
Entrepreneurial outlook and charter school commitment

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policy and expectation documents, unified improvement plans, key performance indicators, the strategic plan, staff agreements, evaluation rubrics, district, state and national policy documents that define required actions, charter school laws and documents, budget documents, curriculum proposals and relevant human relations procedures. Ability to effectively correspond with staff from all levels. Must have ability to read current literature and lead book studies on a given topic. Must have the ability to effectively document all required paperwork based on job responsibilities. Must have expert level written and oral communication skills and be able to effectively correspond with all stakeholders from all levels. Ability to speak effectively before groups of staff, board of directors, administrators and parents.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts as required for budgets and interpreting statistical data.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The hours may be long when specific needs arise, thus some extended schedules will be necessary. This is a position that must attend the needs of staff, administrators, Peak to Peak board of directors and parents. Work may consist of ten (10) plus hour days with weekend work required from time to time. Peak to Peak is a dynamic school subject to changing work environments, adaptation of new educational principles and values, and evolving culture. Adaptability to change is essential.

Application Instructions:

Please visit Peak to Peak’s website for complete information about the school, the position, and explicit instructions for applying.

School Contact Info – www.peaktopeak.org. Please see the “Employment” link on the school’s web page.

Date Posted: 2011-09-13

Closing Date: 2012-05-31

Peak to Peak Charter School Profile

Address

Peak to Peak Charter School
800 Merlin Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026

Contact Information

Web Site: http://www.peaktopeak.org
Phone: (303)453-4600
Fax: (303)453-4613

School Info

Authorizer: Boulder Valley RE 2
Year Opened: 2000
County: Boulder
District: Boulder Valley RE 2
Region: Metro Area
Grade Levels: K , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12
Enrollment: 1444
Educational Program: College Prep , Core Knowledge

Description

Peak to Peak's vision statement: The Peak to Peak community will inspire students to fulfill their academic dreams for college, to develop their creative passions and athletic talents and to become responsible citizens. Peak to Peak's mission statement: Provide broad access to an exemplary K-12 liberal arts, college preparatory education that challenges students to achieve their academic potential. Be a community that values and recognizes scholarship, academic achievement and creativity. Provide an environment in which each student is known, respected and valued as an individual of great potential and promise. Prepare students to become active and responsible citizens of an interdependent world.