Campus Administrator - Arrowhead Elementary School

Cherry Creek•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Administrator assists the Principal or Assistant Principal with instructional and organizational leadership, direction, supervision, operations, and accountability at the school. The role implements school practices, procedures, and policies to support the school’s educational philosophy, goals, and objectives, as well as the District’s mission and strategic initiatives. It supports the growth and academic achievement of all students and assists with human resources management, while inspiring vision, motivating instructional excellence, and modeling service-oriented administration in support of Future Forward. The position helps maintain a positive and safe educational environment, supports instructional and operational excellence, and works with students, staff, families, and community constituents. Responsibilities include student supervision and support, staff recruitment and development, consistent application of laws and policies, and leadership in school improvement and accountability. The job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of certified teaching experience.
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teacher or special service provider (SSP) license.
CDE Administrator or Principal license.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email.
Basic knowledge of special education issues.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Intermediate knowledge of effective school discipline and restorative justice practices.
Intermediate knowledge of academic curriculum and effective instructional strategies, including innovation.
Intermediate organizational skills.
Intermediate human relations, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
Advanced skills in public relations, conflict resolution, and problem solving.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced interpersonal relations skills.
Advanced planning skills.
Ability to create collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents/guardians, and the community.
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, District policies, and building and department procedures, protocols, and guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an administrator, director, manager, supervisor, certified classroom teacher, certified coordinator or coordinator on special assignment/teacher on special assignment with scope of practice beyond one school building, certified instructional coach, dean of students, certified assistant to the principal, campus administrator, school assistant principal, or school principal.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive, safe educational environment during and outside the school day and at school events through active supervision; support instructional excellence, student achievement, growth, and engagement through curriculum selection and effective instructional strategies.
Supervise and monitor student behavior, including during lunch, in hallways, and at extracurricular activities after school and at night; support the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework when applicable and promote social/emotional learning, psychological safety, effective discipline, and restorative practices.
Recruit, hire, evaluate, and promote or discipline assigned staff; assess staffing needs as warranted; support development of individual and school goals and priorities; plan and provide staff development and training.
Apply federal and state statutes, district policies, and school rules consistently, fairly, and ethically.
Develop positive working relationships with parents, teachers, counselors, students, administrators, outside agencies, and other constituents.
Work with a diverse range of students daily to ensure individual success.
Support and promote student achievement and progress toward graduation through student conferences, interventions, and school-based support systems.
Provide leadership in the school accountability and improvement process.
Inspire a vision and motivate staff in instructional excellence and innovation strategies.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.