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POSITION DESCRIPTION: Head of School  Background Animas High School ( AHS) is a tuition–free, public charter school open to all. Founded locally in 2009 and chartered through the Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI), AHS has a proven track record of preparing students for college and postsecondary success. Our innovative, project-based curriculum engages students in their education, creating critical thinkers, strong problem solvers, articulate presenters and emotionally intelligent young adults. We are located on the Fort Lewis College campus, in a beautiful, newly constructed, solar-powered building specifically designed to support our unique curriculum and programs. What Really Matters to Us We are driven to cultivate a community grounded in respect, curiosity, and authentic relationships. Our community is one where young people are seen and heard, and where their voices shape the learning experience. We believe in honoring the professionalism,...

About the Department Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E) is a national initiative working to catalyze the adoption of data science and data literacy as a fundamental component of K-12 education. Incubated at the University of Chicago Center for RISC and popularized by the 2019 Freakonomics podcast America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up, DS4E is quickly expanding our dedicated team at the University of Chicago, striving to teach students the basics of modern data across school subjects and grade levels. In just 4 years, DS4E has catalyzed support for data science education in 32 states and counting, hundreds of schools, and with numerous national partners. As a field catalyst, DS4E builds awareness with local, state, and national leaders; centralizes and disseminates resources; hosts convenings and communities of practice; creates unique partnerships to support educators across the country; and helps schools and districts design new K-12 programs for all students. Job Summary...