NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Denver Metro, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Executive Director of Teaching and Learning to provide leadership and direction for the Colorado Department of Education's initiatives aimed at enhancing student success. This role involves overseeing various offices within the Teaching and Learning Unit, ensuring alignment with the department's mission, and driving impactful educational policies and partnerships.
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Responsibilities
Provides direction, oversight, and supervises the directors of the offices within the Teaching and Learning Unit
Ensures each office’s initiatives, goals, and operations align with the CDE’s strategic plan and promote high-impact outcomes for student learning across Colorado
Leads the implementation and operationalization of relevant state and federal legislation, statutes, and State Board of Education rules within the Teaching and Learning Unit
Ensures state and federal funding is appropriately leveraged, accessed, allocated, and monitored to maximize impact and compliance
Works in close partnership with the Exceptional Student Services Unit within the Student Learning Division to support school districts in the implementation of state and federal mandates, with a focus on enhancing outcomes for all learners, including those with exceptional needs
Serves as a key member of the Commissioner’s Extended Leadership Team, contributing to the development and execution of statewide educational initiatives. Collaborates with other CDE units to drive achievement-focused initiatives, particularly in the area of early literacy
Partners with leadership from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood to ensure coordinated planning and alignment between preschool special education and universal preschool programs, fostering seamless support for young learners
Chairs the cross-division Literacy Leadership Team and ensures its work is integrated with CDE’s strategic goals. Promotes a unified vision for literacy development across all grade levels
Reviews and contributes to legislative reports, engages in legislative activities during the session, and supports communication and planning for State Board of Education engagement on key policy and implementation issues
Models Organizational Values and Integrity: Consistently demonstrates and upholds the core values, mission, and professional standards of the Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
Sets Clear Expectations and Performance Standards: Clearly communicates roles, responsibilities, expectations, and performance standards to staff
Provides ongoing supervision and performance management for assigned staff, including timely and constructive feedback, regular check-ins, coaching conversations, and formal annual performance evaluations
Maintains oversight of employee work schedules, time reporting, and location of work in compliance with CDE policies
Ensures staff are equipped with the necessary tools, resources, training, and support to perform their roles effectively
Serves as a mentor and coach, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and professional growth
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree or higher in education
More than 5 years of successful district or state level experience as a leader
Demonstrated knowledge of the Colorado READ Act (HB 12-1238/ SB 19-199), Colorado's Achievement Plan for Kids (SB 08-212), the Universal Preschool Program, culturally and linguistically diverse education, preschool special education, and multi-tiered systems of support
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Leadership skills that include leading a professional staff, working with multiple perspectives, engaging stakeholders, collaborating with others, and facilitating improved systems and outcomes for every student
Proven ability to lead, implement, and monitor large-scale, multi-unit projects with accountability for measurable outcomes
Successful administrative and management experience leading a change effort, including proven planning and execution skills
Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity and problem-solve to bring clarity to roles and tasks to meet deliverables
Ability to collaborate among diverse constituent groups and across multiple work teams
Strong customer service skills
Knowledge of and experience in using data to make inform decisions, create work plans, and evaluate return on investment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail (proofing work, spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to effectively balance quality of work and productivity expectations
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external customers (e.g. school districts, other CDE units)
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work to accommodate and meet the changing needs of the department and meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exhibit a proactive approach to work
Demonstrated ability to identify problems and recommend solutions prior to the standard being jeopardized
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as, on a team
Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check
Ability and willingness to travel
Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel (percentage 20%)
Work extended schedule per business needs
Report to work location per business needs
Valid Driver's License Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle to complete travel requirements
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead change management
Demonstrated ability to balance and lead and multiple initiatives concurrently
Benefits
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](http://www.copera.org)
Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
Paid professional development opportunities
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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