Director of Schools (Internal Only)

Denver, CO

Full Time

Network Support Team

Mid Level

Reports to: Executive Director of Schools

Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000
Team: Schools Team

Start Date: Summer 2026

Open to internal candidates only

Company Description

Rocky Mountain Prep is a diverse and dynamic community of educators, families, scholars, and advocates committed to reimagining what excellent public education looks like in Colorado. We are a network of 12 rigorous and loving schools serving children from 12 weeks through 12th grade across the Denver metro area. Grounded in our PEAK values—Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness—we work relentlessly to ensure every student, especially those historically marginalized by systemic inequities, is prepared to thrive in college, career, and life. At RMP, we draw strength from the diversity of our racial, cultural, linguistic, and lived experiences, equity is our commitment, and inclusion is our daily practice. We believe that by combining high expectations with deep belonging, we can create joyful, affirming spaces where every child and adult can realize their full potential.

Why RMP?

At Rocky Mountain Prep, you won’t just find a workplace, you’ll find a movement grounded in love, excellence, and equity. We believe that every child deserves access to a world-class education and that every adult deserves the coaching, care, and opportunity to grow while delivering it. High expectations and deep belonging define our culture: we celebrate diversity as a source of strength and push one another to create classrooms and teams where everyone can thrive. You’ll be part of a joyful, mission-driven community that balances data with heart, rigor with grace, and ambition with humility. At RMP, we cultivate the curiosity, confidence, and character that fuel lifelong learning and meaningful leadership.

Position Summary

The Director of Schools is an instructional leader responsible for leading and supporting a portfolio of Rocky Mountain Prep schools to achieve strong academic outcomes, joyful student culture, and effective school leadership.

This role serves as a principal coach and portfolio leader, directly responsible for the performance of assigned schools. The Director of Schools works under the guidance of the Executive Director of Schools to ensure alignment with network priorities while driving strong execution at the school level.

The Director will oversee a portfolio of schools that may include both strong-performing campuses and schools requiring targeted improvement. This role balances maintaining strong performance with providing hands-on leadership and coaching to improve outcomes where needed.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Leadership & Principal Coaching

Directly manage and coach principals across a portfolio of schools to drive academic results, a strong culture, and effective operations.
Set clear expectations for school performance aligned to network priorities and ensure principals are accountable for results.
Provide consistent, high-quality coaching, feedback, and support to school leaders.
Build strong relationships with school leadership teams while maintaining a high bar for performance.

School Performance & Improvement

Own the performance of assigned schools across academic, cultural, and operational metrics.
Analyze school data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
Lead targeted support and intervention for schools requiring improvement, including diagnosing challenges and supporting the execution of solutions.
Ensure schools have strong systems for tracking progress and driving continuous improvement.

Instructional & Culture Leadership

Support principals in implementing high-quality instructional systems aligned to network expectations.
Conduct regular school visits, classroom observations, and leadership walkthroughs to assess instructional and cultural execution.
Ensure strong student culture systems are in place and consistently implemented.
Reinforce high expectations for teaching, learning, and student experience across schools.

Execution of Network Priorities

Lead the implementation of network-wide initiatives across assigned schools.
Ensure principals understand, prioritize, and execute organizational priorities with fidelity.
Serve as a key connector between schools and the Network Support Team to ensure alignment and follow-through.
Monitor execution and adjust support to ensure successful implementation.

Data & Accountability

Build and maintain robust systems to track school performance and leadership effectiveness.
Use data to drive coaching, decision-making, and accountability across the portfolio.
Ensure principals are using data effectively to inform instruction, culture, and operations.
Escalate risks and challenges to the Executive Director of Schools and partner on solutions.

Leadership Development

Support the development of assistant principals and emerging leaders within schools.
Reinforce leadership expectations and contribute to building strong school-based leadership teams.
Partner with the Talent Team to support leadership pipelines and succession planning.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with teams across academics, student services, operations, and talent to support school success.
Ensure schools receive coordinated and aligned support from network teams.
Communicate school needs, progress, and challenges to the Executive Director of Schools.

Qualifications

Proven record of strong academic and cultural outcomes as a principal, assistant principal, or school leader.
Experience coaching or developing other leaders.
Strong instructional leadership and understanding of effective teaching practices.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and drive improvement.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to educational equity and belief in the potential of every child.

What Success Looks Like

Schools in the portfolio meet or make strong progress toward academic and cultural goals.
Principals demonstrate growth in instructional leadership and team management.
Schools requiring improvement show measurable gains in performance and culture.
Network priorities are implemented with consistency and fidelity.
School leaders feel both supported and held accountable for results.
The portfolio operates with clarity, urgency, and strong alignment to Rocky Mountain Prep’s mission and values.

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