Executive Director of Improvement and Innovation

Executive Director Of Innovation And Improvement

The Colorado Department of Education is seeking a visionary and experienced education leader to serve as the Executive Director of the newly established Office of Innovation and Improvement. This position will provide strategic leadership and oversight to multiple offices, including those focused on school improvement, charter schools, and blended and online learning. The Executive Director will drive a statewide vision for continuous school improvement, innovation, and support for non-traditional learning environments, with a strong emphasis on leveraging flexibility and innovation.

Work Environment :

• Office hours are typically Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
• Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs
• 20% travel required within Denver Metro / Downtown for meetings / training
• A remote (home) office is required
• Required to report to the work location per business needs
• Light / office environment : Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time
• May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally
• Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc.
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Position Summary :

The Colorado Department of Education is seeking a visionary and experienced education leader to serve as the Executive Director of the newly established Office of Innovation and Improvement. This position will provide strategic leadership and oversight to multiple offices, including those focused on school improvement, charter schools, and blended and online learning. The Executive Director will drive a statewide vision for continuous school improvement, innovation, and support for non-traditional learning environments, with a strong emphasis on leveraging flexibility and innovation.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights :

Supplemental Information :

The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. The agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and / or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.