Director of Academics

Executive Leadership Highlands Ranch, Colorado

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Director of Academics     
This position offices in-person, on campus
    
ROLE SUMMARY     
The Director of Academics serves as the instructional and operational leader of the academic program. The Director of Academics cultivates and sustains the school’s mission by demonstrating a mature Christian faith and a heart for inspiring and working with students, parents, and faculty.   The Director of Academics provides a clear vision for student learning built on a Biblical worldview and cultivates strong relationships with various stakeholders (parents, students, faculty, and staff). The Director of Academics possesses a collaborative attitude toward decision-making, excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, excellent conflict resolution skills, and a relational approach to leadership. As a member of the Cabinet team, the Director of Academics is responsible for the evaluation and development of faculty, analysis and collection of student performance data to improve and support student achievement, and coordination of the efforts of the entire faculty.      

Valor Christian High School is a decidedly Christian, college preparatory school whose core values honor a biblical foundation. Valor employees are faith-filled, joyful believers who are active in a local, Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with the school’s Statement of Beliefs. They are both called and committed to the school’s vision and mission and seamlessly integrate faith into their daily work. You will be most successful if you have a true servant’s heart, a teachable spirit, a love for the Lord Jesus Christ, and a commitment to the school’s beliefs and values.       

      

RESPONSIBILITIES      
Possess and Model a Growing Relationship with Christ     
  • Pursue full devotion to Christ and live a life that reflects that authenticity     
  • Model the fruits of the spirit in communications, relationships and daily work      
  • Demonstrate teachability and a willing heart for service      
  • Embody others-centered, servant-leadership in all interactions      

Demonstrate Trustworthy Commitment to Valor Christian High School     
  • Accept and uphold Valor’s Statement of Beliefs, Christian Community Policy, and Valor Culture Document     
  • Accept and abide by all affirmations in Valor’s Annual Statement of Commitment     
  • Be relationally involved in the life/lives of our students with a heart of service and mission      
  • Seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into daily work     

Faculty Development and Evaluation     
  • Responsible for direct oversight of faculty culture and evaluations including goal setting aligned with the department operating plan, midyear reviews, and end of year reviews     
  • Serve as the primary agent in hiring, training, mentoring and evaluating faculty members     
  • Support and facilitate the onboarding of new faculty members and promote a successful transition to the Valor culture and community     
  • Oversee and provide academic specific professional development opportunities and coaching     
  • Provide support and guidance to faculty members regarding behavioral or academic challenges of students     
  • Ensure faculty seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into curriculum and instruction
         
Strategic Planning and Oversight of Academic Departments     
  • Develop and execute a yearly Academics Operating Plan that sets priorities, advances the work of the departments, addresses the needs of students, and ensures work toward overall school initiatives      
  • Evaluate, establish, and manage appropriate budgets for academic departments      
  • Ensure the maintenance of educational standards established by the State of Colorado and those organizations that examine and accredit Valor     
  • Effectively implement Valor educational standards across the curriculum and direct the activities and initiatives of the Academic Planning Team      
  • Direct and manage a comprehensive calendar of school academic activities and events      
  • Serve as a conduit of interdisciplinary collaboration and programming across all academic departments     
  • Analyze student-performance data and implement specific strategies to address curriculum or instructional areas in need of improvement     
  • Provides leadership and coordination for academic support efforts across campus and provides leadership to academic support staff and tutors     
  • Collaborate with necessary stakeholders in preparing and maintaining a master school schedule and the assignment of teachers to classes      
  • Engage in ongoing communication and collaboration with Valor team members in order to strengthen student performance and support      
  • Coordinate the review, development, digitization, and revision of all curriculum documents and accreditation requirements including department outcomes, course outcomes,  and curriculum guides     
  • Provide an annual “State of Academics” report to school leadership and Board members
         
Faculty Development and Evaluation     
  • Responsible for direct oversight of faculty culture and evaluations including goal setting aligned with the department operating plan, midyear reviews, and end of year reviews     
  • Serve as the primary agent in hiring, training, mentoring and evaluating faculty members     
  • Support and facilitate the onboarding of new faculty members and promote a successful transition to the Valor culture and community     
  • Oversee and provide academic specific professional development opportunities and coaching     
  • Provide support and guidance to faculty members regarding behavioral or academic challenges of students     
  • Ensure faculty seamlessly and deliberately integrate Biblical truth and Christian values into curriculum and instruction
         
Leadership and oversight of Endorsement Programming     
  • Develop, execute, and maintain the key programming elements of the endorsement programs     
  • Assemble and meet with key stakeholders and leaders who can inform strategy and foster support      
  • Develop and direct the co-curricular elements of the academic endorsements      
  • Develop student recognition opportunities and events  Collaboration and Communication with  the School Leadership Team     
  • As a member of the Cabinet leadership team, the Director of Academics is particularly responsible for defining, cultivating and leading our Christian community. Cabinet leaders must not only comply with standards but also affirm additional distinctive Christian beliefs of our community in the Christian Community Policy or otherwise as determined by the board of directors.      
  • Work collaboratively with Cabinet leaders in Arts, Athletics, Discovery, Student Life, and Spiritual Formation to discuss and provide action on critical issues facing the school and to engage the community in school-wide initiatives that propel the school forward in alignment with a distinctively Christian mission and vision     
  • Serve as the communication liaison between faculty and Cabinet leadership teamParticipate in open dialogue with team members to ensure that gaps are filled in with knowledge and trust is promoted across pillar areas     
  • Seek counsel and meet regularly with the Associate Head of School and other Cabinet leadership members     
  • Periodically engage with the board of directors to seek input on strategic planning and provide monthly information about the work of the academic department

         
Commitment to Student Centricity     
  • Demonstrate a love for students and a desire to personally invest in their spiritual, emotional and social maturation      
  • Invest in the lives of students through Life Groups and other mentorship opportunities     
  • Engage parents and the community in all areas of academics through oversight of consistent communication and engagement      
  • Collaborate with the Director of Student Life to appropriately monitor and address academic and behavioral concerns
         
Support Academic Advancement and Development Initiatives     
  • Engage  with the parents and key stakeholders to improve the student experience in academics and support a flourishing student culture      
  • Meet with potential donors upon request who are interested in supporting academic initiatives and programs     
     
Serve Wholeheartedly as an Exceptional Teammate      
  • Uphold and embody Valor’s culture as set forth in the Valor Culture Document     
  • Model servant leadership, grace and love in all relationships and interactions     
  • Develop relationships with colleagues with goals of teamwork, relational unity and spiritual growth     
  • Provide team support regarding all matters, processes and initiatives     
  • Demonstrate loyalty to teammates in action and word     
  • Assist Team members to facilitate school-wide wins 
       
Demonstrate a Commitment to Fulfilling Valor’s Vision and Mission     
  • Assume collaborative responsibility for Operating Plan Goals and Fiscal stewardship     
  • Be a ‘culture- keeper’     
  • Partner with the Director of Development to facilitate academic program fundraising and communication with key stakeholders     

Demonstrate a Commitment to Growth     
  • Participate in Valor Team meetings, Chapel and weekly meetings with Team/Supervisor     
  • Demonstrate teachability and receptive to feedback     
  • Pursue professional/personal/spiritual growth and development     
  • Participate in the broader ministry of Valor by contributing of time, talent and treasure beyond assigned role responsibilities
         
RELATIONSHIPS     
  • Associate Head of School     
  • Valor’s Leadership Team (Cabinet)     
  • Head of School
  • Academic Planning and Leadership Teams     
  • Academic Support Team      
  • Curriculum and Library Teams     
  • Faculty     
  • Donors and potential donors     
  • Board of Education     
  • Parents and Students
         
RESULTS     
  • Valor excels in advancing Valor’s Student Outcomes including: spiritual formation, college preparedness, and cultural engagement.      
  • Under leadership of the Director of Academics, the Academic Departments will provide Valor students with outstanding learning opportunities and experiences.     
  • Faculty will excel in providing sound curriculum, engaging instructional practices, and meaningful endorsement program experiences.     
  • Academic programming will provide cohesive partnership and collaboration with various stakeholders.     
Additionally, this person succeeds in upholding the following Valor Student Outcomes     
Spiritual Formation     
  • Valor students have regularly experienced God’s love and know that God has a plan and purpose for their life.     
  • Valor students know, love and serve God and make Him known to others.     
  •  Valor students have grown in character and spiritual discernment; and in making wise choices (body, mind, spirit, friends).     
  •  Valor students have experienced the blessings of being involved in a local Christian community, beyond the Christian community found at Valor.     
  •  Valor students regularly read the Bible and reflect on God’s word as a valuable guidepost for life.     
College Preparedness     
  • Valor students excel in verbal, written and technological skills for effective communication.     
  • Valor students think critically, research, analyze, investigate effectively, draw conclusions, and make wise choices.     
  • Valor students achieve and display competencies that will enable them to pursue the college and career goals to which they aspire.     
Cultural Engagement     
  • Valor students humbly love and lead others through faith, compassion, and service.     
  • Valor students possess the relational intelligence and relational maturity needed to work cooperatively and effectively with others, including those of other cultures.      
  • Valor students understand, engage, challenge or support the current social, economic, and cultural ideologies of the day.      
  • Valor students are pursuing their unique passions, seeking to influence the culture for Christ through excellence in all their endeavors.     
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES      
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university     
  • Advanced degree in education or closely related field     
  • A master teacher with a minimum of 5-10 years teaching experience      
  • Experience in academic leadership and curriculum development, design, and review     
  • Solid biblical and theological foundation and understanding     
  • Full understanding of and alignment with the Valor culture     
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills     
  • Management/supervisory experience preferred in an educational setting
         
PHYSICAL DEMANDS     
The same basic physical demands described here are the same for all employees to successfully perform the essential functions of their jobs. Employees must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and could occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral/depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
     
WORK ENVIRONMENT     
The work environment characteristics are varied and include classroom, office, and outdoor events while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is also varied.
     
POSITION TYPE: C: Year-round schedule. 12-Month Calendar. This position offices in-person, on campus     

HOURS PER WEEK: Full-time, Exempt
   
SUPERVISOR: Associate Head of School

     
PAY RANGE: $90,000 - $120,000

     
START DATE: Tentative June 5, 2024     

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