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State of Colorado Assistant Commissioner of School Quality and Support in Denver Metro, Colorado
Assistant Commissioner of School Quality and Support
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Assistant Commissioner of School Quality and Support
Salary
$146,566.00 - $172,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
01008-AssocCommr-SQS-0524
Department
Department of Education
Opening Date
06/24/2024
Closing Date
8/19/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.*
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Recruitment@cde.state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
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Department Information
Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.
This role is hybrid, requires a home office with some travel to work location.
This announcement is posted until filled or preferred candidate(s) are identified; it is in your best interest to apply early.
Colorado Department of Education – What We Do
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.
As the administrative arm of theState Board of Education (https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeboard) , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.
CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.
CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.
Why Work For CDE
The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!
The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:
Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 paid holidays per year
Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)www.copera.org
Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
Paid professional development opportunities
Description of Job
Description of Job
Lead the Drive for Educational Excellence:As the Assistant Commissioner, School Quality and Support, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education in Colorado. You will provide strategic direction and oversight for a team dedicated to supporting and empowering schools and districts to achieve continuous improvement and close achievement gaps. You will champion innovative approaches to ensure all students have equitable access to high-quality education.
Fostering a Collaborative Culture for Educational Excellence:
Are you a passionate leader who thrives in a collaborative environment? The Assistant Commissioner, School Quality and Support, thrives on building strong relationships and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
This role demands a highly collaborative leader with aflexible mindsetwho embraces change and innovation. You'll be aninfluencerwho canmotivate and excitea team of dedicated professionals. Yourpositive energyandgenuine connectionswill be instrumental in driving the work forward in partnership with colleagues across the CDE.
Here's a glimpse of how your collaborative spirit will be vital:
Building Consensus:You'll work closely with diverse stakeholders to develop and implement impactful initiatives for Colorado schools.
Fostering Innovation: Your ability to embrace new ideas and champion creative solutions will be key to driving progress.
Empowering Teams: You'll inspire and empower your team members to contribute their best work, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
Building Relationships: Building strong, genuine connections within the CDE will be essential for fostering collaboration and achieving shared goals.
If you're a highly motivated leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!
Critical responsibilities in this role include (but are not limited to):
Providing strategic leadership and oversight of the School Quality and Support.
Managing the planning, implementation and monitoring of all division strategies and initiatives
Leading the development and implementation of relevant policy, rules, and statutes
Serving as the department’s lead on initiatives and requests related to the School Quality and Support.
Ensuring consistent, high-quality internal and external customer service division-wide
Represents the Department internally and externally on matters related to the work of the School Quality and Support division.
Provides leadership to the state legislature (in conjunction with CDE’s policy team), federal legislators, U.S. Department of Education, internal and external stakeholders in the development and implementation of future educational policy concerning areas pertinent to the School Quality and Support division.
Serves as both a sounding board and incubator for innovative ideas to accelerate priorities and service excellence, and champions those ideas for the good of the organization.
Provides guidance and support to the School Quality and Support division, ensuring high-quality performance, accountability, and professional growth.
Job Duty 1: Divisional Leadership (20%)
Provides divisional leadership for and oversees all units under School Quality and Support. This includes organizational development, supervision, coordination, reporting and budget work for the division.
Serves as an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Extended Leadership Team (ELT) providing or facilitating recommendations and expertise concerning areas within the Student Learning divisions.
In collaboration with all leadership teams, supports the creation and maintenance of a healthy organizational culture that promotes growth and equal opportunity in alignment with CDE’s values of accountability, equity, integrity, service, and trust.
Supports the enhancement of cross-unit team work to build coherence in CDE’s work, especially in terms of the School Quality and Support division.
Serves as both a sounding board and incubator for innovative ideas to accelerate priorities and service excellence, and champions those ideas for the good of the organization.
Designs and implements a model of collaboration where innovative ideas may grow and impact the ways the School Quality and Support division engage in their work together.
Engages in and supports healthy conflict and conflict resolution laterally and vertically throughout the organization.
Job Duty 2: Strategic Planning and Implementation (15%)
Supports the Commissioner and Commissioner’s Leadership Team (CLT) in establishing the vision and strategic direction while leading the planning, implementation and monitoring of all strategies and initiatives within the Student Learning division.
In conjunction with all Colorado education stakeholders, and collaboratively across CDE divisions, units and offices, leads, supports and facilitates the successful implementation of the Colorado Department of Education strategic plan and the State Board of Education mission, goals and objectives.
Provides leadership of all initiatives being undertaken within the School Quality and Support division with an eye towards cross-Departmental collaboration in order to increase coherence of our work.
Represents CDE in legislative policy contexts (in conjunction with the department’s policy team), national and state organizations, and professional and public associations on issues related to the School Quality and Support division’s roles and responsibilities.
Provides guidance and support to the School Quality and Support division, ensuring high-quality performance, accountability, and professional growth.
Monitor and, as needed, recommends adjustments to the School Quality and Support division staff to ensure alignment with the CDE strategic plan, compliance with federal and state statutes, Board of Education rules, and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) policies, practices and procedures.
Job Duty 3: Policy/Program Development and Implementation (35%)
Lead the development and implementation of all policy, rules, and statutes concerning the School Quality and Support division.
Supports unit leads in the development and implementation of all policies, rules, and statutes required by law and necessary for the implementation of the CDE strategic plan.
Monitors the implementation of all policies, rules, and programs aligned with the work of the School Quality and Support division.
Reviews all materials submitted to the State Board of Education from the division and, along with the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners, supports unit leads in ensuring effective and consistent engagement with State Board of Education members.
Stays abreast of current research, trends, and innovations in education, and identifies opportunities and challenges for the department and the state—particularly as they relate to accountability systems, flexible and innovative learning opportunities, school and district transformation, and any other work of the School Quality and Support division.
Job Duty 4: Partner Engagement and Customer Service (25%)
Serves as the primary contact for initiatives and requests related to the School Quality and Support division and supports the School Quality and Support unit leads and their teams in engagement of educational partners and customer service.
Represents the Department internally and externally, locally and nationally, on matters related to the work of the School Quality and Support division.
Provides leadership to the state legislature (in conjunction with CDE’s policy team), federal legislators, U.S. Department of Education, internal and external stakeholders in the development and implementation of future educational policy concerning areas pertinent to the School Quality and Support division.
Communicates and disseminates information, policies, and best practices around the work of the School Quality and Support division to internal and external audiences, using various platforms and media, working through CDE’s communication team.
Supports unit leads and the Chief Communications Officer in establishing a proactive communication and engagement strategy that strengthens relationships with education partners while improving the policy and programs being developed and implemented by the School Quality and Support division.
Establishes and maintains positive and productive relationships with key stakeholders aligned with the work of the School Quality and Support division, including school districts, higher education institutions, professional organizations, and community partners, to advance the department's academic agenda and goals.
Job Duty 5: Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Skill/Qualifications
Models integrity, trust, service, accountability and equity in behavior, leadership, decision-making and work ethics.
Demonstrated and proven commitment to and track record of positively impacting student achievement.
Experience leading large-scale initiatives designed to address school and district performance.
Demonstrate knowledge of Colorado’s accountability systems, laws and rules pertaining to achievement, growth, and improvement planning. Knowledge of Colorado’s charter, innovation and online laws and rules.
Familiarity with federal laws (ESSA and IDEA) regarding accountability and improvement.
A passion for addressing unique needs and contexts of diverse populations and communities, including: English-language learners; students of poverty; exceptional students; and rural, suburban, and urban communities.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Education Accountability Act of 2009, Innovation Schools Act, Every Student Succeeds Act, Colorado Academic Standards, and the Colorado’s Achievement Plan for Kids (SB 08-212).
Demonstrated experience in organizational and leadership development.
Demonstrated outreach and technical support experiences with schools, districts or state education agencies.
Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity, problem solve, build trust and bring clarity to roles and responsibilities in order to meet organizational needs.
Experience collaborating, managing, and/or coaching other adults within an outcome-oriented environment. Demonstrated experience of leading a diverse team to achieve shared outcomes.
Exceptional communication, listening, and conflict resolution skills with multiple stakeholders (i.e., CDE personnel, school district leaders, legislators, education advocates, board members), both verbal and written (i.e., technical/policy writing).
Successful administrative and management experience leading a change effort, including proven planning and execution skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Ability to prioritize work and balance the urgent with the important (self management skills).
Understanding of and experience in interpreting and implementing state education policy.
Knowledge of and experience in using data to inform decisions, create work plans, and evaluate return on investment.
Experience working with and presenting for a large variety of audiences, including superintendents, educators, a board and/or other elected policy makers.
Bachelor’s degree or above in education, education policy or related field or equivalent experience.(Master’s or doctorate preferred.)
Minimum of 3 years of teaching/leadership experience or the equivalent in the P-12 education arena.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior/executive leadership in education and/or government setting.
Supplemental Information
Complete Applications must include:
Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Colorado) .
Cover Letter: Required
Resume: Required
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries tohr@cde.state.co.us.
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