K-4 Interim Asst Director

Odyssey School of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Odyssey School of Denver is seeking an interim K-4 Assistant Director to lead instruction and culture for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year, with a quick start and potential to transition to a permanent role.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the position co-leads the Instructional Leadership Team, oversees MTSS for K-4, designs professional development, and supports curriculum planning to align K-8 systems. Strong leadership and EL experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' classroom teaching experience in EL schools or a similar model.
• At least two years' experience in curriculum or program development that supports high-quality instruction.
• Strong communication, technology, and organization skills.
• Experience teaching and facilitating adults (coaching, professional development, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the school Leadership Team and co-lead the Mentor Program for new staff.
• Oversee MTSS processes and data for grades K-4 and support the Intervention Team.
• Provide K-8 curriculum development support and align planning with state standards and EL Core Practices.
• Coach and develop K-8 literacy teachers through observations and PD sessions.
• Oversee K-4 assessment and progress monitoring, including SAL roles for ACCESS/ISA.

Skills

Leadership experience

Data-driven instruction

Coaching

Communication skills

Curriculum development

Adult training

EL education

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

INTERIM / SHORT-TERM APPOINTMENT: This posting is for an immediate, temporary interim K-4 Assistant Director appointment for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year, while Odyssey conducts a search for the permanent K-4 Assistant Director. The interim appointee is welcome and encouraged to apply for the permanent role. Start date: immediate, target within 1-2 weeks of posting.

The Odyssey School of Denver is a diverse, K-8 Expeditionary Learning (EL) charter school. We believe in teaching students how to learn through a focus on academic achievement, critical thinking, and social responsibility, preparing them for high school and beyond. Our EL curriculum is supported by a robust outdoor Adventure program in which all students and staff participate.

The Interim K-4 Assistant Director is a member of the school's Leadership Team and works closely with the Executive Director to lead vision and strategy for instruction and culture, with a primary focus on the K-4 elementary program. The K-4 Assistant Director co-leads the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and the school-wide Mentor Program for new staff, and partners with the 5-8 Assistant Director to ensure cross-grade alignment and K-8 systems coherence.

Primary Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Serve as a member of the school Leadership Team.
• Co-lead the schoolwide Mentor Program to support the ongoing needs of new staff members.
• Oversee MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) processes and data for grades K-4.
• Support the Intervention Team.
• Oversee and support Elementary School operations in partnership with the Executive Director.
• Partner with the 5-8 Assistant Director to support cross-grade alignment and K-8 systems coherence.

Instructional Coaching & Professional Development

• Coach and support K-8 literacy teachers through observations, feedback, and coaching meetings.
• Design and facilitate professional development that models best practice in literacy instruction to support teacher and student growth.
• Develop relational trust with staff to support ongoing improvement in teaching and learning.

Curriculum

• Provide K-8 curriculum development and planning support, including scope and sequence, scaffolding plans, and assessments aligned to state standards and EL Core Practices.
• Support long- and short-term planning through planning support and feedback structures.
• Support curriculum materials selection and procurement, K-8.

Assessment & Data Systems

• Oversee K-4 data and MTSS systems.
• Serve as Primary Site Assessment Liaison (SAL) for ACCESS and ISA administration; serve as Secondary SAL for CMAS.
• Support Multilingual Learner (MLL) programming and progress monitoring.
• Oversee K-4 grading and progress monitoring systems in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Coordinate Gifted & Talented (GT) identification and services; serve as GT liaison.

Culture, Character, and Positive Student Behavior

• Oversee K-4 student culture and behavior, partnering with the Dean of Culture on schoolwide systems and restorative approaches.
• Use Habits of a Learner to promote and communicate clear schoolwide expectations for character development and positive behavior.
• Partner with teachers to develop classroom structures that ensure all students are well known and consistent classroom routines are in place.
• Oversee K-4 Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) and Exhibition Nights.
• Serve as a liaison to K-4 parents and facilitate parent education and involvement, including reinforcing school policies on discipline, homework, and events.
• Welcome and support families in culturally responsive ways, and communicate with them regularly.

Qualifications

• Given the short timeline of this posting, candidates who meet most, but not necessarily all, of the qualifications below are encouraged to apply. Immediate availability is required.
• Minimum of five years' classroom teaching experience in EL schools or a similar model/program.
• At least two years' experience in curriculum or program development that supports high-quality instruction.
• Proven track record of driving high student achievement and growth through data-driven methods.
• Strong communication, technology, and organization skills.
• Experience teaching and facilitating adults (coaching, professional development, or similar).
• Strong desire to learn and grow as a professional and be part of a collaborative work environment.
• Master's Degree and previous leadership experience preferred.

Reports To Executive Director.

Term & Compensation (Interim)

This is a temporary, interim, full-time position beginning immediately upon hire and continuing through June 11, 2027 or upon appointment of a permanent K-4 Assistant Director. Compensation is prorated based on start date within a range of $85,000- $100,000, commensurate with experience, and includes health and retirement benefits.