Overview
Founded in 1957, Academy District 20 (ASD20) serves over 25,000 students in northern Colorado Springs. The district comprises 21 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 7 high schools, along with The Classical Academy charter school and an online school.
As one of Colorado’s largest and most distinguished school districts, ASD20 has consistently earned an “Accredited with Distinction” rating from the Colorado Department of Education. The district is recognized for its exceptional academic standards and boasts some of the highest graduation rates in the state.
Responsibilities & Expectations
- Consistently reports to work as scheduled and fulfills assigned duties.
- Maintains a high standard of performance, meeting or exceeding established evaluation criteria.
- Collaboratively develops and integrates the school’s vision, mission, and strategic plan into the school community, ensuring continuous improvement in student outcomes.
- Partners with staff and stakeholders to implement change strategies aimed at enhancing student success.
- Provides organizational leadership by setting a clear vision, driving positive change, empowering personnel, optimizing resources, and ensuring effective communication systems for ongoing school improvement.
- Establishes and maintains high-quality staffing systems to support student achievement.
- Manages school resources and builds partnerships to improve overall student outcomes.
- Utilizes a variety of communication strategies to engage with all stakeholders effectively.
- Demonstrates inclusive leadership that fosters a positive school culture, promotes safety, and ensures equity for all students, staff, and community members.
- Cultivates a professional and supportive school environment that prioritizes student and staff success and well-being.
- Ensures the school maintains an orderly and secure atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Commits to fostering an inclusive and diverse school environment that prepares students for global engagement.
- Establishes systems for shared leadership and collaboration within the school.
- Develops and implements family and community engagement initiatives to strengthen school partnerships.
- Provides instructional leadership by aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment, supporting professional learning, conducting observations, offering feedback, and holding staff accountable for student achievement.
- Implements a comprehensive instructional plan that incorporates best practices, assessments, and data-driven strategies to ensure academic growth for all students.
- Promotes a culture of collaborative professional learning among educators.
- Demonstrates expertise in effective instructional practices and provides ongoing feedback to support continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
- Holds staff accountable for achieving measurable student success.
- Upholds professionalism, ethical conduct, and continuous self-reflection, ensuring integrity in decision-making and leadership.
- Maintains high professional standards and aligns personal growth with professional goals.
- Establishes and sustains productive partnerships with community stakeholders, fostering student success and school improvement.
- Assists in supervising campus safety and security.
- Attends community, staff, and school board meetings as required.
- Effectively communicates and assesses the impact of decisions on all stakeholders.
- Demonstrates strong leadership in high-pressure situations, including crises and political challenges.
- Manages student discipline consistently, ensuring proper follow-up with staff and families.
- Oversees transportation coordination and ensures seamless logistics.
- Supervises assessment processes as required.
Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to collaborate with parents/guardians to support student success.
- Proficiency in utilizing various technology systems for data management and communication.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with students, staff, administrators, and the community.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple demands, and work independently.
- Commitment to student-centered education and a positive school culture.
- Demonstrates key leadership qualities such as citizenship, integrity, patience, perseverance, and trustworthiness.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Experience in conflict resolution, feedback integration, and professional reflection to enhance teaching and learning.
- Knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards, curriculum development, assessment, and differentiated instruction.
- Expertise in classroom and behavior management techniques.
- Strong background in instructional strategies for at-risk and special populations.
- Proven ability to drive improvements in school programs and processes.
- Strong organizational, written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
- Student-centered approach with a focus on relationship-building and community engagement.
- Experience in effectively involving parents in school initiatives and student development.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, supervise, and mentor educators.
- Passion for being part of a dynamic leadership team committed to continuous school improvement.