Alternative/Online High School Principal (AVHS)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

15h•$125,785 - $135,785

About The Position

Provides dynamic, visionary leadership in the school by creating educational options which lead to academic growth and achievement for all students through a thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, supervision and evaluation, staff professional learning, community engagement, and positive school culture; implements a student-focused vision and collaborative leadership style to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students. An Instructional Leader who takes a whole child approach to creating a positive school environment that addresses the needs of all students, maintains high academic expectations along with high levels of support, and actively creates systems that promote strong partnerships with parents. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled Performs other duties as assigned Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards Builds and sustains productive partnerships with key community stakeholders, including public and private sectors, to promote school improvement, student learning, and student well-being Collaboratively develops the vision, mission, and strategic plan, based on a cycle of continuous improvement of student outcomes, and facilitate their integration into the school community Creates a professional school environment and fosters relationships that promote staff and student success and well-being Creates and utilizes systems to share leadership and support collaborative efforts throughout the school Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct Demonstrates instructional leadership by aligning curriculum, instruction and assessment, supporting professional learning, conducting classroom observations, providing actionable feedback, and holding staff accountable for student outcomes Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional practice and provide feedback to promote continuous improvement of teaching and learning Demonstrates organizational leadership by strategically developing a vision and mission, leading change, enhancing the capacity of personnel, distributing resources, and aligning systems of communication for continuous school improvement Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and external leadership Designs and utilizes structures and processes which result in family and community engagement and support Develops effective interpersonal relationships in an open, honest, and credible manner while proactively and efficiently managing the complexity of human interactions; exemplifies a personal and professional commitment to ethical conduct and respect for others and their rights Develops systems and relationships to leverage the District and community resources available within and outside of the school in order to maximize the school’s ability to serve the best interest of students and families Effectively communicates and understands the impact of decisions on all stakeholders Ensures that the school provides an orderly and supportive environment that fosters a sense of safety and well-being Establishes and effectively manages systems that ensure high-quality staff Establishes systems and partnerships for managing all available school resources to facilitate improved student outcomes Establishes, aligns, and ensures implementation of a plan of instruction, instructional practice, assessments, and use of student data that result in academic growth and achievement for all students Exercises reasonable and prudent leadership in crisis, political, and high-stakes situations Facilitates community, staff, and student meetings as required or needed and attend school board meetings and conferences as directed by the Superintendent or designee Facilitates the design and use of a variety of communication strategies with all stakeholders Fosters a collaborative culture of job-embedded professional learning Fosters a positive school culture and promote safety and equity for all students, staff, and community Has a working understanding of online platforms like Accelerate and how to support students with online learning Holds all staff accountable for setting and achieving measurable student outcomes Initiates and collaborates with staff and stakeholders to implement strategies for change to improve student outcomes Links professional growth to professional goals Manages student discipline in a consistent manner and provides follow-up information to staff and parents/guardians Plans and coordinates transportation needs with the Transportation Department Reports to appropriate District level supervisors/administrators regarding the needs of the school/program with respect to curriculum, instruction, assessment, staff, budget/resources, facilities, etc. Stays current with educational trends, research, and best practices Strives to improve the professional by collaborating with colleagues, District leadership and other stakeholders to drive the development and successful implementation of initiatives are consistent with federal and state laws, District and board policies Supervises and evaluates all curricular and extracurricular activities and programs Takes responsibility for ensuring that all students are progressing toward post-secondary and workforce readiness standards to be mastered by high school graduation; prepares students for success by ensuring mastery of all Colorado Academic Standards, including 21st Century skills Takes responsibility for facilitating the preparation of students with the skills, dispositions and attitudes necessary for success in work and post-secondary education, including democratic and civic participation Uses evidence and data to evaluate the performance and practices of the school, in order to continually improve attainment of Student Academic Growth; takes responsibility and devises an intentional plan for ensuring that staff is knowledgeable in how to utilize evidence and data to inform instructional decision making to maximize the educational opportunities and instructional program for every child

Requirements

3-5 Years of Licensed School Site Experience
3 Years of School Administrative Experience
Principal License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education
Bachelor’s (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
Ability to collaborate and partner with parents/guardians in the educational process
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, administrators, departments, other agencies, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Ability to work independently
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Experience with parent, student, staff, administrator, District, and community relations
Follows oral and written instructions
Fosters positive relations among students, staff, parents and the community
Knowledge of and experience in the use of technology, including technology-assisted instruction and/or blended learning
Knowledge of and experience with effective conflict resolution
Knowledge of and experience with use of feedback and reflection of professional practice to improve teaching and learning
Knowledge of at-risk, special populations, and related programming and instructional strategies
Knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards, curriculum, standards-based instruction, assessment, and differentiation
Knowledge of effective classroom and positive behavior management
Knowledge of grade level, content/subject area, and inquiry-based skills
Knowledge of school-based processes and operations
Knowledge of the academic, emotional, and social development of students
Maintains confidentiality
Proven experience in dealing with challenging situations
Proven experience in making improvements to programs and processes
Proven experience with the teaching and learning process
Proven successful supervisory experience
Strong desire to be a member of a dynamic leadership team
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Student-centered and relationship-focused
Successful experience in involving parents in meaningful ways in their children's education
Successful experience in the vertical and horizontal articulation of curriculum, instruction, and programming
Successful experience in using assessment data to assist staff in a continual improvement process

Nice To Haves

3-5 Years Administrative Experience in a School or District Level Position
3-5 Years of Classroom Teaching Experience
Master’s degree (e.g. M.A., M.S., M.Eng, M.Ed, M.S.W., M.B.A., M.L.S)

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Builds and sustains productive partnerships with key community stakeholders, including public and private sectors, to promote school improvement, student learning, and student well-being
Collaboratively develops the vision, mission, and strategic plan, based on a cycle of continuous improvement of student outcomes, and facilitate their integration into the school community
Creates a professional school environment and fosters relationships that promote staff and student success and well-being
Creates and utilizes systems to share leadership and support collaborative efforts throughout the school
Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct
Demonstrates instructional leadership by aligning curriculum, instruction and assessment, supporting professional learning, conducting classroom observations, providing actionable feedback, and holding staff accountable for student outcomes
Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional practice and provide feedback to promote continuous improvement of teaching and learning
Demonstrates organizational leadership by strategically developing a vision and mission, leading change, enhancing the capacity of personnel, distributing resources, and aligning systems of communication for continuous school improvement
Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and external leadership
Designs and utilizes structures and processes which result in family and community engagement and support
Develops effective interpersonal relationships in an open, honest, and credible manner while proactively and efficiently managing the complexity of human interactions; exemplifies a personal and professional commitment to ethical conduct and respect for others and their rights
Develops systems and relationships to leverage the District and community resources available within and outside of the school in order to maximize the school’s ability to serve the best interest of students and families
Effectively communicates and understands the impact of decisions on all stakeholders
Ensures that the school provides an orderly and supportive environment that fosters a sense of safety and well-being
Establishes and effectively manages systems that ensure high-quality staff
Establishes systems and partnerships for managing all available school resources to facilitate improved student outcomes
Establishes, aligns, and ensures implementation of a plan of instruction, instructional practice, assessments, and use of student data that result in academic growth and achievement for all students
Exercises reasonable and prudent leadership in crisis, political, and high-stakes situations
Facilitates community, staff, and student meetings as required or needed and attend school board meetings and conferences as directed by the Superintendent or designee
Facilitates the design and use of a variety of communication strategies with all stakeholders
Fosters a collaborative culture of job-embedded professional learning
Fosters a positive school culture and promote safety and equity for all students, staff, and community
Has a working understanding of online platforms like Accelerate and how to support students with online learning
Holds all staff accountable for setting and achieving measurable student outcomes
Initiates and collaborates with staff and stakeholders to implement strategies for change to improve student outcomes
Links professional growth to professional goals
Manages student discipline in a consistent manner and provides follow-up information to staff and parents/guardians
Plans and coordinates transportation needs with the Transportation Department
Reports to appropriate District level supervisors/administrators regarding the needs of the school/program with respect to curriculum, instruction, assessment, staff, budget/resources, facilities, etc.
Stays current with educational trends, research, and best practices
Strives to improve the professional by collaborating with colleagues, District leadership and other stakeholders to drive the development and successful implementation of initiatives are consistent with federal and state laws, District and board policies
Supervises and evaluates all curricular and extracurricular activities and programs
Takes responsibility for ensuring that all students are progressing toward post-secondary and workforce readiness standards to be mastered by high school graduation; prepares students for success by ensuring mastery of all Colorado Academic Standards, including 21st Century skills
Takes responsibility for facilitating the preparation of students with the skills, dispositions and attitudes necessary for success in work and post-secondary education, including democratic and civic participation
Uses evidence and data to evaluate the performance and practices of the school, in order to continually improve attainment of Student Academic Growth; takes responsibility and devises an intentional plan for ensuring that staff is knowledgeable in how to utilize evidence and data to inform instructional decision making to maximize the educational opportunities and instructional program for every child