Director - 7Th-12Th (Apply Directly With Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning - DO NOT Apply Online With Dcsd)

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Job Posting Title:

Director

• 7th-12th (Apply directly with Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning

• DO NOT apply online with DCSD)

Job Description:

Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning

• Denver (South Holly St)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in public education? The Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning (RMSEL) is looking for a dedicated leader to join our staff and lead an amazing crew of learners! RMSEL values

professional educators as members of a K-12 community of learners. We are fortunate to see the development of our students year over year as we maintain over a 85% recommitment rate of students each year.

Background

RMSEL is a public, K-12 school of choice Accredited with Distinction by the Colorado Department of Education, serving students in a newly remodeled campus. The school, founded in 1993, is a learning community designed around multidisciplinary, integrated learning expeditions. Expeditionary Learning places emphasis on high academic achievement as well as on character development. We believe that, given the right support and a caring and compassionate learning environment, all students can and want to learn. Our standards-based portfolio assessment system makes explicit the criteria by which success can be measured and documents the accomplishment of high academic and character standards. Teachers at RMSEL participate in a community of shared leadership-teaching and caring for students; developing curriculum; leading students in service, travel, and fieldwork; and engaging in

professional development.

Mission

As a K-12 community, the mission of the Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning (RMSEL) is to empower students and staff to be learners, thinkers, citizens, and explorers engaged in and inspired by the real world. "We are crew not passengers."

Vision

RMSEL scholars will demonstrate pride and ownership as they grow into responsible citizens, who strive for high academic achievement and character excellence. RMSEL staff will equip our students with tools for success in order to make a positive impact on our local and global community. Through our actions, our community will exemplify Expeditionary Learning.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

Implement the Mission and Vision of RMSEL in service of leading professional staff members in reaching academic and character excellence for student scholars.

Provide leadership with RMSEL Fitness as aligned to building Crew and Student Character.

Enforce the Student Code of Conduct

• Student J Policies with fidelity and equity.

Enforce the Code of Conduct

• Student J Policies in alignment with the RMSEL Adventure Program for Fieldwork and Crew Trips.

Establish Behavior Plans as needed.

Establish Safety and Containment Contracts as needed.

Lead Mandatory Reporter training annually for all professional staff.

Monitor student attendance.

Establish Attendance Contracts as needed.

Serve as a School Assessment Coordinator working with the District Assessment Coordinator.

Serve as a School Level Administrator.

Ensure the implementation of IEPs and 504s as assigned per student.

Conduct Teacher Evaluations as assigned.

Develop Human Resources

• Plans for Professional Improvement as needed.

Lead the RMSEL Portfolio Process annually.

Serve as the Athletic Director.

Supervision of before and after school as assigned.

Supervision of schoolwide and/or school level events.

Maintain meticulous records and documentation within Infinite Campus.

Support decisions as reached by the RMSEL Administrative Team and the Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES).

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Colorado Principal License

Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders both effectively and efficiently

Manage tasks and time both effectively and efficiently

Meticulous attention to detail

Model organizational best practice with all stakeholders

Strict adherence to deadlines as provided

Model all BOCES Personnel Policies and Colorado Revised Statute

Impeccable judgment understanding the importance of conferencing with administrative team members and the Executive Director

Salary:

A competitive salary

Years of teaching / district service are transferable.

All new hires remain invested in CO PERA.

Full Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance benefits

10 days of accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) annually

Salary range comparable to local Charter Schools and traditional district programs. $75,000 - $90,000

Application Instructions:

Provide a focused letter of interest that articulates how you will contribute to leading an Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound Program for all stakeholders (staff, students, and parent community).

3 Current Professional References

Optional: 3 Professional Letters of Recommendation

Submit as pdf files to jobs@rmsel.org

Deadline for application: April 19, 2024

Responsibilities:

• -- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• -- Facilitate staff meetings for all team members.
• -- Develop and maintain strong, positive communications with District leaders.
• -- Develop, recommend and implement changes in the department .

Certifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Skills:

Position Type:

Charter School

Primary Location:

Variable Location Employee

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$104,032.73 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate:

$133,020.00 USD Annual

Full Salary Range:

$104,032.73 USD - $162,008.70 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

May 8, 2024