About this role
Position Profile Position: Facilitator III: Lead Facilitator. This position is only for the 2026-2027 School Year Department: Academics Reports To: TBD FTE: 1.0 Days/Year: 260 Salary Schedule: 2026-2027 __EXEC Pro Salary Schedule: Non-School Based (Group C) Paygrade: P09E FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary Provides districtwide leadership within a specific content area or instructional focus to ensure high-quality, standards-aligned teaching and learning. Leads curriculum development, professional learning, and instructional alignment efforts while building educator capacity and supporting continuous improvement across schools. Essential Job Functions Content & Instructional Leadership
• Lead development, refinement, and alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment within assigned content area
• Serve as district content expert and resource for schools and leadership
• Promote research-based, culturally responsive instructional practices
Professional Learning & Capacity Building
• Design and facilitate districtwide professional learning aligned to content standards and instructional priorities
• Provide coaching and support to teachers, instructional leaders, and teams
• Develop teacher leaders and content specialists across schools
Curriculum Implementation & Support
• Support implementation of district-adopted instructional materials and resources
• Monitor instructional trends and fidelity of implementation across schools
• Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment across grade levels
Assessment & Data Analysis
• Support development and alignment of common assessments
• Analyze district and state data to identify trends, gaps, and priorities
• Guide data-driven instructional planning and improvement efforts
Collaboration & Systems Alignment
• Collaborate with school leaders and district departments (e.g., Special Education, ELD, GT)
• Support alignment of instructional initiatives and district priorities
• Contribute to strategic planning and improvement efforts
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of
• Deep content-area expertise (e.g., Humanities, STEM, Literacy)
• Curriculum design, vertical alignment, and assessment systems
• District and state standards (e.g., Colorado Academic Standards)
• Culturally responsive and inclusive instructional practices
• District-level data systems and instructional frameworks
Skills in
• Leading curriculum development and alignment efforts
• Designing and facilitating districtwide professional learning
• Coaching educators and leaders at scale
• Interpreting district and state data to drive decisions
• Developing teacher leaders and content specialists
Ability to
• Serve as a credible district content expert
• Influence instructional systems and practices across schools
• Align multiple initiatives into a coherent instructional vision
• Communicate complex ideas to diverse stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement through data and feedback
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Valid state teaching license
• Minimum of 5–7 years of successful teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, instructional design, or content-area leadership
• Experience designing and facilitating professional learning at the school or district level
• Strong background in data analysis and instructional improvement
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field
• Experience leading district-level initiatives or cross-school work
• Deep expertise in a specific content area (e.g., Humanities, STEM, Literacy)
• Experience supporting instructional material adoption or implementation
• Knowledge of state standards and assessment systems (e.g., Colorado Academic Standards)
Working Conditions & Physical Demands Work is primarily sedentary with periods of light activity. Essential functions may include walking or standing for brief periods; lifting and carrying materials up to 20 pounds; climbing stairs; bending; reaching; handling objects; and operating a computer and standard office equipment. The role requires effective communication and the ability to receive and process information through normal or aided vision, hearing, or other assisted means. Work is performed in a district office or administrative setting with regular collaboration across departments and external partners, and may include occasional evening or weekend responsibilities. Duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Join Our Team! Join Colorado Springs School District 11 as a Facilitator III and help ensure our systems, programs, and people thrive. Your leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence will strengthen the foundation that supports every classroom, every school, and every student in D11.