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Assistant Superintendent For Learning Services

The Assistant Superintendent for Learning Services is expected to provide leadership and accept shared accountability for student achievement and significant academic growth for all students in Academy District 20 and provide leadership to the Learning Services Departments and schools related to academic achievement and the continuous improvement cycle.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

Reports consistently for work as scheduled

Performs other duties as assigned

Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

Attends all Board of Education meetings as administrative liaison in area of Learning Services

Coordinates professional learning efforts for Leadership Team administrators, such as Leaders Leading Leaders, Leadership Team retreats, etc.

Coordinates research on methods that ensure academic growth and achievement for all students : empowers insight by administrators into the effectiveness of these methods by collecting and analyzing evidence related to the use of these methods.

Coordinates the Principal Supervision Process (and may also supervise principals) : ensures that principal supervisors apply common supervision standards consistently and fairly

Demonstrates exceptional skills in collaborating with parents and takes a solutions-based approach to solving parent concerns that may arise

Develops and oversees the Learning Services budget

Ensures ongoing compliance with all laws, rules, regulations, and Board of Education policies

Facilitates and / or attends level principal meetings as assigned

Instructional leader who reports directly to the Superintendent and actively supports her initiatives and the vision and values of the Board.

Integrates the Board Ends statement and D20 Portrait of a Graduate into the work of their teams to help anchor the Portrait of the Graduate into the fabric of the district.

Is familiar with the Policy Governance model for the Board and their responsibility to maintain and develop certain Executive Limitations for the Superintendent.

Leads the District Accountability Committee and coordinates all efforts related to this Board Committee.

Makes needed provisions for a smooth and orderly transition between grade levels for all K-12 and choice programs and ensures that the content of these programs is aligned with Colorado Academic Standards

Oversees all responsibilities within the division of Learning Services to include : curriculum development, adoption, and implementation, assessment design and implementation, Professional Learning / Summer School / Enrichment, Achievement Reporting, College and Career Services, grants, literacy, Credit Recovery Program, Learning Services Program evaluation, services for students with exceptional needs (Special Education, 504, English as a Second Language, Gifted Education), management of federal grant funds (Consolidated Grant), Learning Services budget, Title I Director, MTSS Implementation and Educational Technology.

Oversees process of all new course approvals

Serves as member of Superintendent's Cabinets, K-12 Leadership Team, and other teams as assigned by the Superintendent

Supervises the operation of all committees, study groups, and leadership teams in all K-12 content areas (focused on curriculum development, curriculum alignment and articulation, assessment, and instructional practice.)

Supervises the production of proposals for funding, seeks outside grant funds as well as the management of all related grant funds (Consolidated Grant)

Supports district-wide use of educational technology tools like Copilot, Magic School and IXL to support and promote student learning and works together with various teams to explore and identify responsible use of AI in education.

Supports ongoing professional learning at school sites and central office and ensures such activity is aligned with D-20 Board and site needs and goals

Takes a whole-child approach to Identifying and implementing successful academic school practices across the district;

Understand and is committed to strict confidentiality as required by statute and professionalism with colleagues. Shares information as it relates to the D-20 N+1 policy.

Works with the Superintendent to develop effective methods of providing the Board of Education with timely information regarding the learning and performance of District 20 students and instructional staff

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems

Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing

Ability to create training materials and related documentation

Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

Ability to supervise and direct the work of staff members

Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities

Ability to work independently without direct supervision

Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness

Demonstrates collaborative and facilitative work style

Demonstrates effective verbal and written skills

Desire to be part of a strong student-centered administrative team

Detail-oriented

Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible

Evidence of high professional standing among educational peers

Evidence of successful leadership on an administrative team

Evidence of the ability to exercise sound and creative judgment in managing change in a growing school district

Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills

Interact efficiently with other departments and locations to resolve issues and document solutions

Knowledge in the specific areas of administration and performance evaluations

Knowledge of and experience in the use of technology

Knowledge of choice / school programs in public school and school within school programming

Knowledge of Colorado standards and benchmarks

Knowledge of school-based processes and operations

Knowledge of state laws, rules, and regulations governing budgetary and accounting aspects of Colorado public schools

Leadership skills with an emphasis on sound decision-making practices and styles.

Proven ability to articulate a vision and implement it within a learning organization

Proven experience in dealing with challenging situations

Proven experience in making improvements to programs and processes

Proven experience with the teaching and learning process

Proven successful supervisory experience

Research focused in all aspects of work

Special Education law and issues surrounding IDEA

Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Successful experience in providing leadership to large groups

System integration and the change process

TAG and ESL learning practices

Team building

Variety of assessment tools and best practices for applying results to instruction Colorado Law

Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The incumbent operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.

Physical Demands : The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.

Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches / squats while performing duties

Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and / or through communication devices

Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

Typical demands require staff to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and / or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects.

Cognitive Functions : The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive