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JOB SUMMARY:  Lead districtwide strategies to advance student outcomes, strengthen school climate, and integrate inclusive and equitable practices into the core design and operation of organizational systems. Build staff capacity, align instructional and organizational practices, and embed equity-centered decision-making across all aspects of teaching, learning, and operations.  Partner with schools and community stakeholders to strengthen authentic engagement-particularly with historically underrepresented groups-while ensuring coherence, accountability, and measurable progress. Serve as a member of AdCo to support cross-functional leadership and strategic alignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has supervisor responsibilities including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, directing work, assigning work, supervising work, training, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating. Direct reports:

• Partner of Equity, Culture, and Community Engagement
• Department Administrative Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Master's degree in education administration, curriculum leadership, or similar field.
• Five (5) years of demonstrated leadership experience as a principal, district leader, or in an equivalent role in education administration or curriculum leadership.
• Proven ability to engage, build relationships, and collaborate effectively with individuals across diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Proven experience designing and leading adult learning that facilitates meaningful dialogue on race, racial equity, intersectionality, and gender identity, and drives shifts in mindset and practice.
• Demonstrates strategic management of budgets and effective supervision of staff, ensuring alignment of resources, accountability, and high-impact outcomes.
• Demonstrated racial consciousness and cultural competence, with the skills, knowledge, and commitment to lead continuous improvement efforts that advance equitable outcomes.
• Demonstrates skill with leading and sustaining culturally responsive and inclusive environments that drive improved experiences and outcomes for students, staff, and the broader community.
• Proficient in the use of standard office technology and digital tools (e.g., phone systems, copiers, email platforms) to support efficient daily operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis, communication, and reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of data analysis, curriculum, and instruction, with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies that improve student outcomes.
• Demonstrated expertise in culturally responsive education, including curriculum design, instructional practices, assessment, and systems that reflect and affirm racial, cultural, gender, and linguistic diversity.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and maintain productive relationships across stakeholder groups.
• Highly effective organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership and human relations skills, with the ability to influence, support, and develop others.
• Advanced skills in public relations, conflict resolution, and problem-solving, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively support and engage students and staff with diverse needs across multiple contexts.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing priorities and organizational needs.
• Proven ability to motivate, supervise, and hold individuals and teams accountable for high-quality performance.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and navigate complex and sometimes challenging conversations across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to uphold and ensure adherence to Board of Education policies, District policies, and established procedures and protocols.
• Successful completion of required criminal background check and fingerprinting as a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a quiet noise level
• Occasional standing and walking
• Occasional bending and reaching
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision
• Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Eye/hand coordination
• Normal office environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• Experience as a school principal or district department-level administrator
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Administrator/Principal license
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education endorsement
• Ability to communicate in Spanish