School District 49 is searching for a proven, innovative K-12 leader to join our team as Executive Director of Learning Services.  The Executive Director of Learning Services (EDLS) will support district administrators by serving as the primary leader for Learning Services departments. In addition to leading all functions of the Learning Services Department, the EDLS provides leadership, support and consultation for a portfolio of 25 district-operated, authorized charter, and alternative and online schools related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, educational technology, and professional development. 

The EDLS’ duties include designing and communicating policies, practices and procedures; facilitating and monitoring department objectives, projects and timelines; creating and communicating data/information; participating in budget development and monitoring; supervising staff; and ensuring the district is in compliance with state accreditation regulations.

Highly qualified candidates will demonstrate both breadth and depth of experience in K-12 education, exceptional collaboration skills, advanced communication skills and a continuous improvement mindset.  

Applications must be submitted by June 11 2021 at 11:59pm. First round interviews will be scheduled for June 21, 2021.

About District 49

Our vision is to be the best choice in public education. We envision a future when every time a student, parent, or educator chooses a school district, we are the best choice they can make. We have a mission to Learn, Work, and Lead. Our commitment is to be the best place to learn, to work, and to lead. Every day, we create environments so that everyone associated with the district is always learning, working, and leading us to be the best.

District 49 spans 133 square miles of suburban and rural areas covering northeast Colorado Springs and the Falcon area of El Paso County. As the fastest growing school district in the Pikes Peak region, it's currently serving more than 23,000 students within its portfolio of schools. 

District 49 is led by three chief officers rather than a single superintendent. The chief education officer, chief business officer and chief operations officer work collaboratively together, and directly with, department directors who are staffed with activity coordinators and specialists.