Director, Learning

Director, Learning Options

Job : 5790473

Final date to receive applications: Jul 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

POSITION: Director, Learning Options

SCHEDULE: 215-day contract

LOCATION: Learning Options

SUPERVISOR: Department Director

POSITION TYPE: Certificated Administrator

COMPENSATION: $141,166-$166,575/year depending on experience; supplemental compensation for PhD/EdD; monthly travel stipend; annual reimbursement for professional growth. Pay is annualized over 12 months.

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; deferred compensation (DRS and TSA); paid leave.

This Director position leads the Learning Options department, a collection of distinct options schools that provide pivotal learning experiences to district students and families. The director supports the programmatic development of each option school, supervises school staff and students, and is responsible for all state and federal reporting requirements for ALE. The director collaborates with the Learning Options team on best practices for innovative school models that align with the strategic direction of Cheney Public Schools and partners with students and families to build student‑centered learning communities that best meet the needs and goals of each student.

• Applies systems thinking to identify challenges, improve processes, and advance equitable outcomes for all students.
• Designs, implements, and continuously improves learning options programs, services, and supports that promote student access, participation, progress, and success.
• Uses collaborative problem‑solving strategies to build consensus, address complex issues, and achieve shared goals.
• Builds and sustains positive, trust‑based relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Demonstrates knowledge of alternative learning models, personalized learning, student engagement strategies, and educational choice programs to support effective instructional and program decisions.
• Applies evidence‑based and developmentally appropriate practices that meet the diverse learning, behavioral, communication, and social‑emotional needs of students.
• Demonstrates flexibility, reflection, and sound judgment when responding to changing needs and challenges.
• Creates learning environments where all children are supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.
• Fosters inclusive, culturally sustaining school communities that promote belonging and respect for all students.

• Provide exceptional instructional leadership to a community of dedicated and collaborative educators who are committed to ensuring that all children achieve success in school and life.
• Possess a passion for teaching and learning, a depth of knowledge of Alternative Learning models and a thorough understanding of instructional and intervention practices that support diverse learner contexts and learning approaches in support of the success of all students.
• Possess a passion for, and preferably experience with, Project Based Learning, Workshop Model, Homeschool partnerships, and/or microschool models.
• Ability to call upon previous leadership experiences and best practices in dynamic school communities with various student populations, languages, cultural backgrounds, and socioeconomic conditions.
• Demonstrate a high level of performance as a leader. Clearly communicate expectations to staff, provide support for staff to enhance their performance, and hold staff members accountable for achieving building and district goals. Demonstrate excellent personal relationship skills.
• Possess emotional intelligence to read the room, create positive relationships, and manage conflict.
• Demonstrate experience designing and implementing a school improvement plan using a collaborative process; one that establishes achievable goals which are responsive to state and federal guidelines while placing student interests at the center of decisions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of culturally competent instruction, assessment, and organizational development…