Jefferson Academy Charter Schools, Westminster, CO Executive Director

Omaha, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 175000 - 200000

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Position Description for Jefferson Academy Charter Schools Westminster Colorado

The Jefferson Academys Board of Directors seeks an experienced leader and passionate educator to fully embrace the schools mission and serve as their next Executive Director. The Board expects the selected individual to assume the responsibilities of the position on or about July 1 2026.

Jefferson Academy Charter Schools Mission

The mission of Jefferson Academy is to help students attain their highest academic and character potential through an academically rigorous content-rich educational program.

Jefferson Academy envisions a community of parents teachers students and educational and business leaders working together to create a learning environment that engenders growth in character academic achievement and the love of learning resulting in responsible productive citizens.

Enrollment: 2700

Location: Campuses in Broomfield Westminster Littleton Conifer and Coal Creek Canyon Colorado

The Qualifications

To be considered for the position candidates must be a proven leader with a track record of demonstrated results. Specifically the Board of Directors seeks a servant-minded visionary leader with deep educational and charter school expertise strong financial and business acumen and the interpersonal skill to unify empower and communicate effectively across multiple campuses.

Leadership Style and Character

Servant Leadership:Values humility and service; not authoritarian or a micromanager.
Empowering Leadership:Builds and trusts a talented team.
Strong Character and Principles:Stands firm in challenges advocates for the schools mission.
Calm Decisive Presence:Handles stress objectively and confidently.
Kindness Compassion and Approachability:Creates a culture of respect and openness.
Perseverance:Demonstrates grit and commitment through challenges.

Vision and Strategic Thinking

Visionary Leader:Sees long-term organizational direction beyond immediate goals.
Strategic Vision:Anticipates future opportunities and challenges.
Growth Mindset:Focuses on expanding programs staff excellence and academic performance.
Balanced Outlook:Balances current success and stability with continuous improvement.

Charter and Educational Expertise

Deep Knowledge of Charter Model:Understands waivers district relationships and negotiations.
Charter Advocacy:Supports school choice and parent involvement.
Understanding Charter Operations in Colorado:Navigates local frameworks and compliance and keeps a pulse on district state and federal charter developments.
Comprehensive Educational Insight:Experience across multiple school levels including traditional charter and home school preferred.

Business and Financial Management

Strong Budget/Finance Ability:Skilled in financial oversight and analysis.
Sound Business/Operational Judgment:Makes data-informed fiscally responsible decisions.
Balanced Focus:Pursues growth while maintaining financial stability.

Communication and Relationships

Exceptional Communicator:Assesses before acting responsive to priorities and clearly conveys vision and decisions across multiple sites.
Collaborative Communicator:Promotes transparency and trust at all levels. Brings diverse staff and campuses together under shared purpose.
Relational Oversight:Manages principals and relationships without overreach.
Partnership Development:Builds productive relationships with district officials parents teachers students and educational and business leaders.

Salary Range: $175000 $200000

Closing Date for Applications: January 29 2026

Board of Directors Interviews: March 9-10 2026

Selection of New Executive Director: March 17 2026

Start Date: July 1 2026

Contact information:

McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C.

11725 Arbor St. Suite 220

Omaha NE 68144

Email:

School Website:

Consultant: Dr. Walt Cooper

The Jefferson Academy Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex age national origin or disabilityand when needed will providereasonable accommodationsto applicants and employees. Anyone requesting reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.

Required Experience:

Director

Position Description for Jefferson Academy Charter Schools Westminster ColoradoThe Jefferson Academys Board of Directors seeks an experienced leader and passionate educator to fully embrace the schools mission and serve as their next Executive Director. The Board expects the selected individual to a...