Director of Lower School

at  Aspen Academy

Description:
Are you a visionary leader in education, driven by a fervent dedication to nurturing and shaping the hearts and minds of young learners? Do you possess the agility, innovation, and problem-solving prowess to guide and inspire a dynamic team towards educational excellence? If you are passionate about building enduring relationships, fostering a positive culture, and spearheading innovative programs that empower students and faculty alike? As the steward of our pre-kindergarten through fourth-grade program, you will lead with integrity, championing our mission and values while ensuring the highest standards of academic achievement and holistic development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful budget and business management within a school division or organization with a budget exceeding $5 million, a leadership philosophy that mirrors the values and ethos of Aspen Academy, and a history of effectively supporting student and faculty recruitment, engagement, growth, performance, and retention. Three to five years of teaching experience is required, with preference given to candidates with three to five years of experience in administering special education/MTSS/gifted and talented programs. If you are ready to make a profound impact on the lives of our students and community, we want to meet you!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years experience in demonstrated success in leading school divisions, managing large faculty teams, and program performance and accountability.
• Demonstrated successful experience in budget and business management of $5M+ school division or organization.
• Demonstrated educational and leadership philosophy that is in alignment with Aspen Academy’s.
• Demonstrated success in supporting student and faculty recruitment, engagement, growth, performance and retention
• 3-5 years teaching experience
• 3-5 years experience in administering special education/MTSS/gifted and talented programs preferred.
• M.A., Education or Related Field preferred
• Meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to work full-time, including occasional evenings and weekends; work in person/in the school building; speak for long periods of time. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally life up to 50 pounds.

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