Director of Curriculum and Instruction

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Are you a strategic educational leader ready to architect and champion a truly transformative academic program? Aspen Academy seeks an exceptional Director of Curriculum and Instruction to drive innovative curriculum, elevate instructional quality through coaching, and lead school‑wide academic coherence in line with our mission and core values. If this describes you, please apply today!

Year‑Round | Full Time | Onsite

Starting annual salary $90,000‑$110,000 (based on education & experience)

Located in the southern metro area of beautiful Denver, Colorado at Aspen Academy, we’re not just a school; we’re a community committed to shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Our dedication to Next Generation education sets us apart, as we equip students with the enduring life skills they need for future success. We look at learning as a way to ignite the personal passions and interests of each and every student.

Our unique leadership, finance, and entrepreneurial development (LiFE) program prepares students for life. Students thrive as they build lasting relationships with peers and teachers through small class sizes and a community focus.

We embody and promote the community’s values in our thoughts, words, and actions, serving as committed and supportive co‑leaders in realizing Aspen Academy’s vision and mission:

• Our values :
  Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better.
• Our mission:
  We edify and inspire students and educators to grow, learn and lead.
• Our vision:
  We are a national leader in innovative and transformative education.

You possess demonstrated experience in academic leadership, including curriculum design, instructional improvement, and/or assessment strategy, with a proven ability to set an instructional vision, roll out curriculum, and secure faculty buy‑in.

You design and lead professional learning systems grounded in adult learning and evidence‑based practice.

You supervise instructional leaders and build coherence across grades, disciplines, and programs.

You possess strong analytical skills, interpreting assessment data to translate insights into instructional action.

You lead accreditation, standards alignment, or comparable school‑wide compliance processes.

You possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence, align, and build shared understanding and buy‑in.

You are a self‑driven professional who exhibits high levels of emotional intelligence, cultural competency, and relational leadership, fueled by a voracious drive to learn. You take initiative to solve complex problems.

You possess strong organizational, project management, and systems‑thinking skills used to implement a long‑term instructional vision and ensure school‑wide alignment.

Curriculum & Program Leadership: Lead curriculum selection, adoption, and implementation; author and maintain academic portfolios to ensure instructional quality and coherence.

Instructional Leadership & Improvement: Drive instructional improvement through learning walks, classroom observations, and analysis of practice, translating insights into targeted coaching and professional learning.

Professional Learning & Faculty Development: Design and facilitate a school‑wide professional learning strategy, including coaching, communities of practice, and leadership development pathways.

Assessment, Data & Learning Insights: Guide assessment strategy and analyze school‑wide learning data (e.g., i-Ready) to inform instructional decisions and continuous improvement.

Standards, Accreditation & Educational Frameworks: Establish and revise academic standards and frameworks; lead accreditation and re‑accreditation processes.

Strategic Leadership: Supervise Instructional Coach and Domain Chairs and ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with the school’s mission and vision.

Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better. These are the values our team embodies day to day. Below are some of the ways in which we’ll promise to value you in your time here:

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