K-4 Interim Asst Director

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.