Director of Secondary Education (7-12)

Date Posted	April 08, 2024
Industry	K-12: Public Schools
Certification Needed	Yes, CDE Principal License
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$75,000-90,000
Website	http://www.rmsel.org

Description:

2024-2025 SY – Director of Secondary Education 7th – 12th
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.

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

Requirements

• 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 Information

• 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

Apply NOW!

• 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