Primary Division Head

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Supervisor:
Associate Head of School for Academics

International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-High School, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments.

To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website .

Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the school’s operations, they must also embody the school’s values and believe in the school’s mission:

ISDenver Mission:
Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people of color and people who do not identify as cisgender men are less likely to apply to jobs unless their experience specifically matches the qualifications. At ISDenver we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply.

You may be just the candidate we are looking for!

Lead and manage the evaluation of learning and teaching within the Primary School, and supervise the teacher evaluation and growth process.

Partner with the IB Coordinator to manage the production of course guides and

curriculum statements, and hold them accountable for the vertical and horizontal

alignment of the PYP curriculum across Grades 1–5.

championing age- and developmentally-appropriate, 21st-century teaching practices.

Lead the developmentally appropriate integration of technology in teaching and

learning, supporting faculty in effective, ethical, and age-appropriate use.

Protect and strengthen the Primary School’s academic and programmatic strengths

— bilingual/multilingual immersion, IB and inquiry-based learning, Target Language

Acquisition, and a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

Develop divisional grade-transition protocols in consultation with the whole-school

Counselor and the relevant Division Heads.

Develop the Primary School’s yearly schedule and calendar, and ensure curricular

alignment and coherence within the division and with the other divisions, while

respecting the expertise and developmental needs of different grade levels.

Act as the primary contact point for staff, students, and families in the daily operational running of the Primary School.

Be highly visible and engaged in the daily life of the school — regularly visiting classrooms and common spaces and interacting informally with students and faculty — to develop a strong, firsthand understanding of the Primary School experience.

Convene with parents as needed to discuss student behavior, academic progress, and general inquiries, in alignment with the ISDenver organizational chart.

Advocate for faculty while maintaining strong, constructive relationships with families — setting appropriate boundaries…