Director of Student Achievement and Professional Development
Apply NowCompany: Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
Location: Fountain, CO 80817
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
12/11/2024
Location:
Central Office
Date Available:
06/02/2025
Closing Date:
01/06/2025
ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY
Date: December 11, 2024
Position: Director of Student Achievement and Professional Development
Starting Date: June 2, 2025
Salary: $134,692 - $200,000 (2024-2025 salary schedule)
- placement is dependant upon education and experience
- 261 day contract
Description:
A Director of Student Achievement and Professional Development position is anticipated for the 2025-2026 school year.
Job Function:
The Director of Student Acheivement and Professional Development performs a variety of leadership roles, including the primary responsibilities of assessing system-wide staff development needs, establishing specific goals, developing training programs to meet the intended outcomes, and evaluating the effectiveness of school and district programs. In addition, to collaborate as a member of the Student Achievement leadership team to support the innovation and advancement of district instructional, programming and strategic planning efforts.
Qualifications:
Vision Statement:
Our Vision is to empower every student to thrive as a responsible, productive, and engaged citizen by inspiring life-long learning and civic engagement, by challenging and supporting every student to achieve their fullest potential, and by embracing the diversity of both the local and global community.
District Profile:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight spans an area of approximately 150 square miles. The city of Fountain, Fort Carson Military Installation, Rock Creek Township, and several surrounding rural areas all fall within the District parameters. Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight has experienced consistent growth.
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight includes eight elementary schools, two dedicated preschools, and several preschool programs located within the district. Four of the elementary schools and a preschool are located in the city of Fountain (Aragon, Jordahl, Mesa, Eagleside Elementary schools, and Conrad Early Learning Center) while the other four elementary schools (Abrams, Patriot, Mountainside, and Weikel Elementary and Weikel Preschool) are located on Fort Carson. The district has two middle schools. Fountain Middle School is located in the city of Fountain and Carson Middle School is located on Fort Carson. The district's two high schools, Fountain-Fort Carson High School and Welte Education Center, are both located in the city of Fountain.
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight boasts award-winning and nationally recognized schools. District Eight is recognized by Colorado Government officials and the State Board of Education as a leader in student achievement. The District is a model for lowering the achievement gap for minority students and low socio-economic children.
Website Information:
District site: www.ffc8.org
Office of Student Achievement: www.ffc8.org/academics
Closing Date for Completed Application Packet AND Digital Interview (RIVS): January 6, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Application Procedure:
A completed packet must include:
-a certified employment application on-line at www.ffc8.org
-a letter of application
-a current resume
-two current letters of recommendation from a colleague and supervisor in the present district
-complete transcripts
-answers to the questions within the application (1/2 page max per question)
(We recommend completing the questions in Word and then copy and paste into the application.)
Attention: Dr. William Dallas
Assistant Superintendent of Student Achievement
10665 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
Timeline for hiring:
12/11/24 Vacancy posted
01/06/25 Application process closes
01/08/25 Paper screen
01/10/25 1st Round Interview- Central Office
01/14/25 2nd Round Interviews- Director Level
TBD Supeintendent Interviews
01/29/25 Board of Education approval
06/02/25-07/01/25 Date of employment
Attachment(s):
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
12/11/2024
Location:
Central Office
Date Available:
06/02/2025
Closing Date:
01/06/2025
ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY
Date: December 11, 2024
Position: Director of Student Achievement and Professional Development
Starting Date: June 2, 2025
Salary: $134,692 - $200,000 (2024-2025 salary schedule)
- placement is dependant upon education and experience
- 261 day contract
Description:
A Director of Student Achievement and Professional Development position is anticipated for the 2025-2026 school year.
Job Function:
The Director of Student Acheivement and Professional Development performs a variety of leadership roles, including the primary responsibilities of assessing system-wide staff development needs, establishing specific goals, developing training programs to meet the intended outcomes, and evaluating the effectiveness of school and district programs. In addition, to collaborate as a member of the Student Achievement leadership team to support the innovation and advancement of district instructional, programming and strategic planning efforts.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Education Administration with demonstrated course work and/or experience in curriculum development and instruction required
- Colorado Department of Education Principal or Administrator license required
- Minimum of three years of experience in school/district administration and professional development required.
- Experience as school assistant principal or principal preferred.
- Experience with post-secondary workforce readiness, concurrent enrollment, pathways, and internships preferred.
- Experience with special populations preferred.
- Experience with educating military-connected families preferred
Vision Statement:
Our Vision is to empower every student to thrive as a responsible, productive, and engaged citizen by inspiring life-long learning and civic engagement, by challenging and supporting every student to achieve their fullest potential, and by embracing the diversity of both the local and global community.
District Profile:
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight spans an area of approximately 150 square miles. The city of Fountain, Fort Carson Military Installation, Rock Creek Township, and several surrounding rural areas all fall within the District parameters. Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight has experienced consistent growth.
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight includes eight elementary schools, two dedicated preschools, and several preschool programs located within the district. Four of the elementary schools and a preschool are located in the city of Fountain (Aragon, Jordahl, Mesa, Eagleside Elementary schools, and Conrad Early Learning Center) while the other four elementary schools (Abrams, Patriot, Mountainside, and Weikel Elementary and Weikel Preschool) are located on Fort Carson. The district has two middle schools. Fountain Middle School is located in the city of Fountain and Carson Middle School is located on Fort Carson. The district's two high schools, Fountain-Fort Carson High School and Welte Education Center, are both located in the city of Fountain.
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight boasts award-winning and nationally recognized schools. District Eight is recognized by Colorado Government officials and the State Board of Education as a leader in student achievement. The District is a model for lowering the achievement gap for minority students and low socio-economic children.
Website Information:
District site: www.ffc8.org
Office of Student Achievement: www.ffc8.org/academics
Closing Date for Completed Application Packet AND Digital Interview (RIVS): January 6, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Application Procedure:
A completed packet must include:
-a certified employment application on-line at www.ffc8.org
-a letter of application
-a current resume
-two current letters of recommendation from a colleague and supervisor in the present district
-complete transcripts
-answers to the questions within the application (1/2 page max per question)
(We recommend completing the questions in Word and then copy and paste into the application.)
Attention: Dr. William Dallas
Assistant Superintendent of Student Achievement
10665 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
Timeline for hiring:
12/11/24 Vacancy posted
01/06/25 Application process closes
01/08/25 Paper screen
01/10/25 1st Round Interview- Central Office
01/14/25 2nd Round Interviews- Director Level
TBD Supeintendent Interviews
01/29/25 Board of Education approval
06/02/25-07/01/25 Date of employment
Attachment(s):
- Director of Student Achievement and Professional Development