Director of Academic Skills Center

Fountain Valley School, a selective and diverse boarding school, educates 220 students in grades 8–12 on a beautiful 1,100-acre campus in Colorado Springs, CO. Founded in 1930, the School provides a rigorous, global curriculum in academics, arts, athletics, and the outdoors.

The Opportunity:

As part of their duties, the ASC Director also oversees the administration and proctoring of academic accommodations.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Hires, trains, and supervises peer tutors, and potential staff.
• Implements workshops, Supplemental Instruction (SI), and academic coaching.
• Liaisons and supports faculty and deans to align services with curriculum needs.
• Evaluates student retention in the program and uses outcomes to improve support services.
• Teaches up to four sections (2:1) of our Academic Skills Instructional Program
• Develop and deliver engaging course content catered to students in greater need of developing and maintaining academic and executive functioning skills
• Design and implement ASIP curriculum
• Regularly monitor grade and progress of each ASIP student through our FVS course website and check-ins with teachers as needed
• Collaborate with classroom teachers about academic progress of ASIP students
• Proctor exams for students with academic accommodations as needed
• Regular and reliable in person attendance
• Oversee the monitoring of evening Study Hall
• Committee work as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Able to develop a constructive, learning-centered rapport with high school students from a wide range of backgrounds
• Maintains knowledge of current trends in learning education, especially with knowledge of executive functioning issues
• Able to work with individuals in a courteous and professional manner
• Communicates effectively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated, self-directed, and punctual
• Able to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in LMS Blackbaud OnCampus and Google Workspace preferred

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred
• 5 years experience in classroom teaching in an independent boarding/day school environment, preferred
• Must possess or obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within three days

Working Conditions:

• Environment: office and indoor classroom working with some outdoor events
• Physical demands: able to sit and stand for at least 8 hours per day; must be able to lift 25 lb.
• Attendance at certain community events will be required
• Working relationships: students, parents, outside vendors, and all other employees

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

Benefits: We believe in supporting the whole person — professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• School-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Colorado Paid Leave premiums
• School-paid life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
• Voluntary life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support services
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Full access to our beautiful campus amenities, including pool, gym, indoor track, workout bikes, scenic hiking and biking trails, and our Mountain Campus

Application Deadline: May 5, 2026