Athletic Director (Palmer HS) - Colorado Springs District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 • Colorado Springs, CO

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Palmer High School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School where students and staff are part of a community that believes everyone belongs, and where everyone can thrive. Rooted in the IB mission, we develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who learn to understand that people with their differences can also be right. At Palmer, you’ll collaborate with committed educators, value diverse perspectives, and design innovative, real-world learning experiences in the heart of Colorado Springs, Colorado! This position assists the principal in policy development, staff development and staff evaluations. It has primary responsibility for the administration of school athletic programs and business office functions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in education or other discipline
• Appropriate state certification, Principals License required
• Possession of small vehicle operation license or willingness to obtain one
• Understands and demonstrates classroom management/instructional strategies to support student achievement
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development
• Knowledge of subject areas, curriculum, and standards based education
• Knowledge of technical applications to learning
• Knowledge of the general organization and functions of a public school system
• Knowledge of public school laws, rules and regulations
• Demonstrates a broad knowledge of high school athletic programs
• Demonstrates knowledge of budgets and purchasing procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community groups
• Ability to hire and supervise professional and support staff, and establish expectations for job growth
• Ability to provide leadership to school staff, students, parents and the community
• Ability to use database, spreadsheet and word processing software
• Good organization and communication skills
• Demonstrates accomplishments in keeping professionally current

Nice To Haves

• Classroom teaching experience preferred
• Head coaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists principal and staff in curriculum development, staff development and developing instructional goals
• Conducts teacher evaluations
• Coordinates and approves all athletic schedules
• Maintains and approves all budgets for athletics and arranges all home game management
• Coordinates and reports building athletic activities to the District Athletic Office
• Responsible for ensuring all CHSAA rules, eligibility, and deadlines are followed and serves on CHSAA committees when approved by the Principal
• Responsible for the hiring and supervision of all building coaches and game workers
• Responsible for the maintenance and safety of athletic facilities and prepares work orders and accident reports
• Promotes the school athletic program and assists coaches with athletic recognition activities
• Attends all appropriate building, district, league and state athletic meetings with approval of the principal
• Responsible for the collection of athletic fees, physical forms, parent permission forms and insurance forms
• Develops a system to monitor gender equity and to report annually to the District Athletic Office and CHSAA
• Responsible for and directs all operations of the business office
• Responsible for collection, disbursement and depositing of funds that flow through the business office
• Supervises the financial affairs of the school’s activity accounts
• Monitors district building supply budgets and materials
• Schedules transportation for field trips and other activities
• Works effectively with booster clubs and other community organizations
• Maintain student discipline in the school when needed: including following state and federal statutes concerning suspension and expulsion, maintain records concerning in-school and out-of-school suspensions
• Work with the principal and assistant principals to monitor and supervise students during lunch, before school, and after school
• Conducts teacher and coaches evaluations
• Acts for principal in his/her absence
• Performs related work as required

Benefits

• Non-Recurring Pay: 6% of base salary in Non-Recurring Pay (distributed as 3% on November paycheck and 3% on May paycheck).
• Staffing Stability Incentive (Adams Elementary, Galileo Middle School and Mitchell High School): All Teachers/SSPs (regardless of FTE) will receive an additional $5,000 split over two payments ($2,500 in November and $2,500 in May).
• Teaching and SSP Staff qualify to receive an additional 10 extra days (beyond the District Calendar), paid at the per diem rate. Five (5) days for USIP design and five (5) days as “collaborative flex” days.
• Mitchell High School Only: Teachers/SSPs also receive a one-step increase (paid monthly).
• Pay for Performance (Mitchell High School): All Teachers/SSPs receive a Pay for Performance Bonus that is paid out in the fall (utilizing performance measures criteria from the previous year).
• Additional 10% to Base Pay for the following Hard to Fill positions: OT, PT, School Nurses, Audiologists, & School Psychologists
• Additional 15% to Base Pay for the following Hard to Fill position(s): SLP

What This Job Offers

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