Executive Director

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The Odyssey School of Denver is seeking an Executive Director beginning on July 1, 2024, with a base salary range expected to be $125,000 to $140,000 (Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to experience, skills, expertise, etc); other benefits include medical, PERA retirement benefits, and professional development with EL Education and other partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Odyssey School of Denver is a public, K-8, Expeditionary Learning (EL) charter school located in the Park Hill community of Denver and authorized by Denver Public Schools. Odyssey has 318 students in grades K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1 in K-5 and 26:1 in middle school. The school prioritizes enrollment of a diverse student body and attracts students from across the city. The school partners with EL Education, a national nonprofit that seeks to transform diverse K-12 public schools into hubs of opportunity where all students are equitably supported to achieve excellent outcomes across multiple dimensions of achievement As an EL school, the students are engaged in project-based learning units, or expeditions, that support in-depth study and comprehension across all disciplines: reading, writing, mathematics, humanities, and science. Students apply their learning to create high-quality work that reflects high levels of authenticity, craftsmanship, and complexity. An additional key focus is the development of core “Habits of a Learner”, which transform students into active stewards of their own learning. Odyssey School of Denver is relentlessly student-centered:

• How students learn is as important as what they learn;
• Odyssey insists on high expectations for learners; and
• Odyssey lives by its commitment to “crew” and community

(i.e., we are crew, not passengers).

The Executive Director advances the vision and mission of the school by fostering an inclusive school culture that demonstrates integrity, accountability, and value for diversity, risk-taking, and high academic achievement for all.

MISSION STATEMENT
Odyssey School of Denver is a diverse, public, K-8 Expeditionary Learning school. We teach students how to learn through a focus on academic achievement, critical thinking, and social responsibility, preparing them for high school and beyond.

VISION STATEMENT
Odyssey School of Denver students will:

• Take risks and innovate;
• Lead with integrity and compassion;
• Be civically and socially engaged;
• Push themselves to exceed expectations; and
• Embrace learning as a life-long adventure.

By design, Odyssey benefits from the leadership of its staff, its families, and its board.

• The Board of Directors is responsible for establishing policies, supporting strategic priorities, and serving as the school’s fiscal agent. Our board is composed of representatives from our broader community, Staff Council, and Family Council, and the board works in collaboration with the Executive Director to establish annual goals to meet the strategic priorities.
• The Staff Council selects two representatives to serve on the board and implements policies so that they are successful in the classroom.
• The Family Council elects three representatives to serve on the board and plays a supportive role in guiding these decisions and strategic priorities.
• The Executive Director handles the school’s day-to-day decision-making responsibilities and management.

We highly encourage all applicants to watch this video to become familiar with Odyssey’s history, school model, and culture. Applicants may also visit the Odyssey School of Denver website for more information: odysseydenver.org

POSITION OVERVIEW
This is an amazing opportunity for a dynamic, high-energy, hard-working leader. Odyssey is seeking a leader who can immediately manage all aspects of the current school’s operations, finances, and academic program. The Executive Director must demonstrate a blend of inspirational leadership and management skills with a strong passion for Expeditionary Learning, the backbone of the school’s academic program. The Executive Director will bring extensive past experience and a proven leadership style that authentically and empathetically engages a broad spectrum of stakeholders – teachers, staff, students, parents/caregivers, the board, etc. to collaboratively, yet, decisively, make and implement decisions.

The Executive Director will also demonstrate a deep capacity with their organizational and management skills; effective communication and conflict management skills; and strong setting of priorities combined with the use of implementation metrics. The Executive Director will also be a highly visible leader both internally with staff, students, and families, and externally with DPS and the EL community.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Denver, CO 80207: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person