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School Executive Director (Independent School Operations)

THE LIBERTY SCHOOL
Durango, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026

The Liberty School is seeking a School Executive Director to provide organizational leadership, operational oversight, and community engagement for a small, mission-driven independent school serving bright students with dyslexia and related learning differences.

This role focuses on operations, sustainability, and relationship-building, while partnering closely with an established academic leadership team that oversees curriculum and instruction.

Core Responsibilities
  • Organizational and operational leadership
  • Financial oversight, budgeting, and long-term sustainability
  • Advancement, fundraising, and external partnerships
  • Staff leadership, supervision, and support
  • Board collaboration and strategic planning
  • Community and family engagement
Candidate Profile
  • Experience in school leadership, nonprofit leadership, or mission-driven organizations
  • Strong communicator and relationship-builder
  • Comfortable leading teams and managing budgets
  • Interest in neurodiversity and inclusive education

Direct experience in dyslexia-specific instruction is not required. Curiosity, collaboration, and leadership integrity are essential.

Transition Information

As part of a thoughtful leadership transition, the selected candidate may spend limited time on campus during May for orientation and relationship-building. Full responsibilities begin later in the summer.

Eligibility Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Liberty School does not provide visa sponsorship.


👉 Apply here: https://thelibertyschool-1.careers-page.com/

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