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School: Cesar Chavez Academy - Pueblo

Job Title: Executive Director

Category: Full-time

Classification: Administrator/School Leadership

Work Year: 2012-2013 School Year and beyond

Job Description:

This is a K-12 position for both Dolores Huerta Prep Academy and Cesar Chavez Academy.

The K-12 Executive Director 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 is responsible for upholding the vision and mission of the school. The role of the Executive Director is one of a visionary leader who maintains open lines of communications on campus and in the community and who generates confidence by being trustworthy, accessible and visible. The K-12 Executive Director 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 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.

Qualifications: The Executive Director will need to demonstrate significant knowledge and experience in the fields of organizational leadership and management, business, finance, human resources, and communications. We recognize that every candidate may not meet every qualification, and we will be working to assemble the best team possible.

Professional Skills and Experience:

Demonstrated commitment to progressive, inquiry-based teaching and learning.
Entrepreneurial spirit, with an eagerness to turn obstacles into opportunities; wrestle with tough questions; and seek out opportunities, partners, and resources in unexpected places.
Demonstrated knowledge, degree, or work experience in organizational management, accounting, and finance.
Significant and proven experience in coalition building and community outreach, including forgoing relationships across diverse communities.
Significant experience in building strong allies through media and public relations.
Successful track record of cultivating financial and in-kind support from public and private sources.
Familiarity with compliance requirements for the District, including school governance, financial management, and employment policies.

Application Instructions:

Individuals interested in applying please visit cca-dhph.org to download an application. Application materials need are a letter of interest, a current resume, and the CCA/DHPH job application. You can also find a complete job description on our website, cca-dhph.org, under the Career Opportunities link on the left hand side.

Please turn in your application materials to Shannon Behling in the CCA/DHPH Business Office located at 2727 W. 18th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 or by fax to 719-545-4264 or by email to sbehling@ccsnco.org. Questions please call Shannon at 719-546-6263 ext. 608

Date Posted: 2011-11-09

Closing Date: 2012-01-31

Start Date: 2012-01-31

Cesar Chavez Academy - Pueblo Profile

Address

Cesar Chavez Academy - Pueblo
2727 West 18th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003

Contact Information

Web Site: http://www.cca-dhph.org
Phone: (719)546-6263
Fax: (719)545-4264

School Info

Authorizer: Pueblo City 60
Year Opened: 2001
County: Pueblo
District: Pueblo City 60
Region: Pikes Peak
Grade Levels: K , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12
Enrollment: 1316
Educational Program: Core Knowledge

Description

The mission of CCA/DHPH is to provide a high quality and challenging college preparatory K-12 curriculum that culminates in a high school diploma and in college courses leading to a two-year college degree. CCA/DHPH exists to prepare a diverse cross section of Pueblo’s children for success as young scholars, citizens of the world, and community leaders.