Assistant Principal, High School - Artistic Director

DPS • Denver, CO

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About The Position

An assistant principal supports the principal in managing school operations, overseeing academics, discipline, and staff, and ensuring a positive learning environment. Under the direction of the Principal, the Artistic Director supports and enhances the artistic vision and programming of Denver School of the Arts (DSA). Working collaboratively across all 11 arts departments, the Artistic Director coordinates and elevates school-wide performances, productions and exhibitions. The Artistic Director regularly collaborates with DSA’s Administrative Team and is actively involved in strategic planning.
The Assistant Principal must demonstrate a willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement. This role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding all District matters, especially those involving the Superintendent, Chief of Staff, and the Board of Education. Ensuring trust and discretion is paramount to the success and integrity of this position.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in education or in the subject areas for which you are applying.
• Hold a valid Colorado Department of Education Principal License (Must be current and active while in the position).
• 2+ years of school leadership experience.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree and Leadership Experience Preferred.

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.
• Participate in varied or designated pupil activities, such as Student Council, educational excursions, bilingual efforts, affirmative student placement, and special interest events.
• 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.
• 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.
• Monitors all staff and recommends promotions, transfers, dismissals, and position reclassifications, when appropriate.
• 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.

Benefits

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Competitive Compensation and Incentive plan
• time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director