ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY - INSPIRE ELEMENTARY

About the role

The Assistant Principal supports the principal in managing school operations, overseeing academics, discipline, and staff, and ensuring a positive learning environment. The role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding all District matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead a staff of administrative, certificated and classified personnel assigned to the school, as directed.
• Determine, through established measures and protocols, whether the individual educational needs of pupils are being met.
• Develop plans that improve the quality and adequacy of instruction, and foster student achievement, growth and development.
• Keep the Principal informed of, or recommend activities, events, and curriculum to ensure an effective instructional organization and continuous improvement of educational efforts.
• Work with and support parents, various individuals, agencies and organizations in the community, the School Improvement and Accountability Council, and the Collaborative Decision Making Committee (CDM) to develop a School Improvement Plan (SIP) that includes high and achievable goals and objectives, as directed.
• Monitor, recommend and, upon approval, implement guides for proper student conduct.
• Encourage the development of student spirit through rewards, privileges, recognition, discipline and other methods.
• Recommend purchases of textbooks, library materials, reference books, computer hardware and software, multi-media, and other materials, supplies and equipment with supervisory staff, teacher representatives, and in compliance with budgetary restraints.
• Research and demonstrate an understanding of, and communicate the education-based aims and needs of the community to school staff and central administration.
• Develop a public relations program to enhance the community’s understanding and support of individual school-based and district-wide educational programs.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the community, and represent the school in meetings and events.
• Supervise certificated and classified staff and ensures for: professional growth and development, attainment of district and building instructional goals, implementation of curriculum, and effective use of all staff-based and facility-based resources.
• Evaluate, as required, the performance of certificated and classified staff regularly assigned, and offer guidance and assistance as needed.
• Orient personnel on the school mission, philosophy, texts and curriculum, guides, personnel policies, and school facilities for all new faculty members and classified staff, as appropriate.
• Plan, prepare and administer the school budget, including the translation of educational needs, goals and objectives into budgetary terms.
• Implement, and disseminate to certificated and classified staff, administrative school policy and State school laws.
• Formulate and receive suggestions for local middle school policy.
• Administer and enforce all approved policies accordingly.
• Establish and administer the master scheduling of all school functions and facilities, including: registration of students; scheduling only approved classes; determining and limiting class size as based on pupil-teacher ratios; utilizing special professional personnel such as nurses, social workers, and psychologists; establish extracurricular activities programs; assigning teachers to courses on the basis of qualifications; establishing and enforcing student discipline, safety regulations, and drill procedures; supervision of halls, grounds, lunchrooms, etc.; and oversee the use of facilities during school hours.
• Consult with faculty and non-certificated personnel, as necessary.
• Manage building operations, including: staff assignment of paraprofessionals, custodians, and other designated personnel; maintains inventory of materials, equipment and supplies; inspects buildings and grounds for safety and hazards; and recommends alterations to and general improvement of facilities.
• Ensure for the proper maintenance, accuracy, completeness, confidentiality and security of all data/records, including: personnel evaluations; monthly payroll; weekly census report and semi-annual report on attendance and enrollment; approval of requisitions for supplies and repairs; State reports on pupils and teachers; accident and athletic injury reports; reference and transcript requests; expulsions, suspensions, and court cases; statistical, evaluation, and test reports; drop-out studies; and instruction and organization surveys and reports.
• Perform other related duties, including special projects, as required or requested.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in education or in the subject areas for which you are applying.
• Master’s Degree and Leadership Experience Preferred.
• Hold a valid Colorado Department of Education Principal License (Must be current and active while in the position).
• 2+ years of school leadership experience.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Experience in developing and implementing educational strategies.
• Knowledge of state and federal education laws and regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial resources.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate staff.
• Ability to manage building operations and facilities.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage student discipline and safety.
• Ability to manage extracurricular activities and events.
• Ability to manage and maintain records and data.
• Ability to perform other related duties as required.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Knowledge of state and federal education laws and regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial resources.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate staff.
• Ability to manage building operations and facilities.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage student discipline and safety.
• Ability to manage extracurricular activities and events.
• Ability to manage and maintain records and data.
• Ability to perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Denver Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation and incentive plan.
• Time off.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• PERA Retirement.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical work schedule of 40 hours per week.