Director I, Adult High School

High Culture of Achievement

• Instill a culture of high expectations, academic excellence, and personal growth among students, teachers, and staff.
• Develop strategies to motivate and inspire students to reach their full potential.
• Foster a supportive environment that celebrates achievements and recognizes individual and collective efforts.
• Implement data-driven approaches to assess student performance and implement targeted interventions for improvement.

Enrollment and Retention Focus

• Develop and execute effective enrollment strategies to attract and enroll students who align with the school's mission and values.
• Work closely with the Marketing department and the marketing team of the National Excel office to create compelling campaigns that highlight the school’s unique offerings.
• Implement retention strategies to ensure long-term engagement and satisfaction of students and families.
• Build strong relationships with adult students, addressing their concerns and maintaining open lines of communication.

Operational Excellence

• Demonstrate a commitment to operational excellence in all aspects of school management.
• Develop and implement efficient systems and processes that optimize resources, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Continuously assess and improve operational efficiency to enhance the overall effectiveness of the school.

Independent and Entrepreneurial

• Thrive in a start-up environment and embrace an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness in navigating challenges and finding creative solutions.
• Exhibit a proactive and determined approach to achieving goals and overcoming challenges.
• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and improvement within the school.
• Encourage and support teachers and staff in embracing an entrepreneurial mindset and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and the community to establish a strong network of support.
• Recognize the demands of a start-up environment and be available beyond traditional working hours.
• Embrace the flexibility required to address urgent matters, attend school events, and support staff and students as needed.

Budgeting and Compliance

• Work closely with the Education and Training Director to monitor monthly budgets to drive conclusions about students, staffing, and the building.
• Forecast future needs and expenses to manage monthly and yearly budgets.
• Ensure all State and central office reporting requirements are completed in a timely manner.
• Follow central office procedures and requirements for various school functions.
• Maintain compliance with all legal, regulatory, and authorized obligations of a school leader and special populations to ensure all students are being served.

Staffing, Evaluation, and Development

• Build an effective Excel Center team by promoting job opportunities, establishing a prospect network, interviewing applicants, and selecting qualified candidates for position openings.
• Utilizes staff evaluation and staff input to identify strengths and areas of improvement.
• Implements professional development, training, goal setting, and succession plans for all staff throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field is required; a Master's Degree in Education or related field is preferred.
• A Colorado Teaching certificate is preferred but not required.
• 3+ years in a school-related leadership role.
• Displays a working knowledge of the Colorado Academic Standards, Common Core State Standards, and 21st Century Skills and knowledge of disciplinary literacy.
• Learns, develops, and gets results for a team, department, and organization through qualities of integrity, accountability, empathy, humility, resilience, vision, influence, and positivity, ideally in a school leadership role managing professionals.
• Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs.
• Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.
• Must have the ability to network with community partners and speak to large audiences.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Plans and attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion.
• Exhibits careful attention to detail and follow-through.
• Has working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office, as well as Student Information Systems (SIS).
• Identifies and comprehends issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Creates, collects, reviews, and maintains information to manage or improve the achievement of learning goals.
• Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.
• The incumbent will be required and must have the ability to drive for company business.