Academic Dean

Overview

Aspen Academy seeks an exceptional Academic Dean to drive innovative curriculum, elevate instructional quality through coaching, and ensure school-wide academic coherence in line with our mission and core values. If this describes you, please apply today!

Description Are you a strategic educational leader ready to architect and champion a truly transformative academic program? Aspen Academy is located in the southern metro area of Denver, Colorado. We offer a Next Generation education with small class sizes and a community focus, including our LiFE program that prepares students for life. Starting date:
June 1, 2026. This is a year-round, full-time, onsite position with a starting annual salary of $85,000–$105,000 (based on education & experience).

• You possess demonstrated experience in academic leadership, including curriculum design, instructional improvement, and/or assessment strategy.
• You design and lead professional learning systems grounded in adult learning and evidence-based practice.
• You supervise instructional leaders and build coherence across grades, disciplines, and programs.
• You possess strong analytical skills, interpreting assessment data to translate insights into instructional action.
• You lead accreditation, standards alignment, or comparable school-wide compliance processes.
• You possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence, align, and build shared understanding.
• You exhibit high levels of emotional intelligence, cultural competency, and relational leadership.
• You possess strong organizational, project management, and systems-thinking skills.

• Curriculum & Program Leadership:
  Lead curriculum selection, adoption, and implementation; author and maintain academic portfolios to ensure instructional quality and coherence.
• Instructional Leadership & Improvement:
  Drive instructional improvement through learning walks, classroom observations, and analysis of practice, translating insights into targeted coaching and professional learning.
• Professional Learning & Faculty Development:
  Design and facilitate a school-wide professional learning strategy, including coaching, communities of practice, and leadership development pathways.
• Assessment, Data & Learning Insights:
  Guide assessment strategy and analyze school-wide learning data (e.g., i-Ready) to inform instructional decisions and continuous improvement.
• Standards, Accreditation & Educational Frameworks:
  Establish and revise academic standards and frameworks; lead accreditation and re-accreditation processes.
• Strategic Leadership:
  Supervise Instructional Coach and Domain Chairs and ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with the school’s mission and vision.

Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better. These are the values our team embodies day to day. We value our employees with the following offerings:

• Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer matching
• Healthcare:
  Medical, dental and vision plans with various options; free telehealth
• Wellness: EAP including mental health support, fitness challenges, gym & yoga discounts, health education, and team activities
• Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits:
  Group life insurance and optional supplemental coverages
• Time-off:
  Flexible PTO policy
• Career development:
  Professional development reimbursement program and monthly onsite professional development
• Family Care:
  Tuition assistance and potential financial aid
• Community: A sense of belonging

Salary Range:
Starting annual salary $85,000–$105,000 (based on education & experience)

Aspen Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and military and veteran status.

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

• Required:
  
  Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction…