About Rocky Mountain Prep

We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement comprised of incredible educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. On paper, we are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students as young as twelve weeks through twelfth grade. But we are so much more than this.

The RMP community is filled with staff, students, and stakeholders who are motivated by our pillars of rigor and love, live daily by our PEAK values, and believe deeply in the power and potential of every student we serve. We aspire to be the highest-performing school system in Colorado. We will grow to serve students in many communities who need more seats in schools that provide rigorous and loving college preparatory options.

Who We Seek:

We seek teachers and staff who are interested in developing students into outstanding human beings in their academic and personal lives by role-modeling our culture of Rigor and Love. Work collaboratively with their teammates and seek feedback, coaching, and mentorship from their admin team and school community.  Implement our data-driven curriculum with the tools they’ve gained from experience while they adapt to the needs of their students.  

If you are mission-driven, humble in your reflections about your practice, smart in your approach to data, and results-oriented, we’d love to have you apply.

During the 2024-2025 school year, RMP is driving after five big goals:

1. 85% Staff Retention
2. 100% of campuses going green & ECE-2nd grade students growing an average of 1.25 years in math and reading
3. 100% of seniors accepted into college
4. 40% of 3rd-8th grade students meet their Accelerated Reader millionaire goal
5. RMP meets its network enrollment goal

Role Mission

Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP) is seeking a seasoned, results-driven instructional leader to serve as Executive Director of Academics (EDA) and lead the vision and execution of academics in support of the organization’s mission. The EDA oversees curriculum, instruction, and academic programming across RMP’s network of twelve schools.

The Executive Director of Academics will supervise and support members of the network academic team and ensure consistency of all academic functions across the network. The EDA reports directly to the CEO. They will oversee professional development for instructional leaders and teachers in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The EDA’s primary focus is to deliver exceptional academic results, eliminate disparities, and foster a culture of success for all students. As the leader responsible for curriculum and core instructional programming, the EDA will ensure that all RMP scholars are engaged, learning, and growing on their journey to achieve their full potential.

In the first year, the new Executive Director of Academics will be expected to:

• Assess RMP’s academic systems and create, modify, and scale systems and structures to support the current organization in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer.
• Build out the academic team in alignment with the CEO's vision, clarify team members' roles and responsibilities, and clearly define their partnership with schools.
• Continue to carry out strong curriculum alignment, adoption, and implementation across the network in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer.
• Achieve vertical (PK-12) and horizontal alignment of RMP’s academic program to ensure that scholars and educators experience an integrated, aligned program that develops scholars for success in RMP schools and beyond.

Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Collaborate with the CEO to drive the academic vision for all RMP schools.
• Implement research-proven, standards-based instructional practices and curriculum.
• Partner with the CEO and the Associate Chief of Schools to implement effective instructional cycles and data-driven decision-making.

Network Leadership

• Lead the development and selection of high-quality curricular materials and aligned assessments across academic disciplines and grade levels designed to serve students at all levels and abilities.
• Oversee program design, implementation, and achievement for specialized learning groups, including students with IEPs and emergent bilingual or multilingual students, in partnership with the Leadership Team.
• Oversee the support and development of teachers and school academic leaders to implement curriculum in a highly effective way, including professional development for teachers in pedagogy and specific content areas.
• Use data effectively to drive instructional practice and improve and adjust academic strategy and programs.

Compliance and Special Needs Support

• In partnership with the general counsel, ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations related to Individualized Education Plans and English Language Learners.
• Partner with the operations team to improve academic data systems and curriculum.

Talent Development and Professional Development

• Coach, develop, and manage the network academic team.
• Design and deliver ongoing professional development for the network academic team and academic leaders across the RMP network.
• Lead talent development structures to support ongoing leadership and coaching.

Qualifications

Required:

• A minimum of four years of professional experience in all aspects of curriculum, instruction, and academic systems.
• Experience as a teacher, teacher-coach, or principal preferred.
• Experience teaching and leading at a high-performing charter or district elementary, middle, or high school
• A proven track record of improving student achievement in a challenging context using data to drive student achievement results.
• Proven experience coaching senior leaders and school leaders in an educational setting.
• Extensive knowledge of curriculum, instructional practices, assessments, pedagogy, program design, and leadership development.
• Demonstrated success in fostering a strong student and adult culture across a school or network of schools.

Skills:

• Demonstration of cultural competence with a commitment to equitable practices and systems.
• Exceptional strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills; ability to make data-based decisions.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and various stakeholders, including students, parents, teachers, principals, and senior leaders.
• Ability to set strategic direction, establish clear plans and priorities, and lead a team to execute ambitious academic goals.
• An exceptional coach who can identify, develop, and retain outstanding talent.
• Strong project manager and multi-tasker who can work effectively, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced, high-accountability, entrepreneurial environment.

Mindset:

• Commitment and unwavering belief in Rocky Mountain Prep’s mission and vision.
• Strong growth mindset and self-awareness.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures.
• Personal qualities of maturity, humility, self-reflection, and a strong work ethic.
• A demonstrable commitment to pursuing equity.
• Intellectually curious and willing to learn and grow alongside others.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution.
• A Master’s degree in education or a related field, or comparable management-level experience is preferred.

Salary 

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range of $150,000 to $180,000.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement through PERA
• Paid-Time-Off

Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.   Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.

RMP is an equal-opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We appreciate your interest in Rocky Mountain Prep and look forward to getting to know you!