Student Support Administrator - Horizon Community Middle School

Cherry Creek•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist the Principal/Assistant Principal with organizational leadership, direction, supervision, operations, and accountability at the school. Implement school practices, procedures, and policies for the attainment of the school’s educational philosophy, goals, and objectives and the District’s mission and strategic initiatives. Enhance and support growth and academic achievement of all students. Assist with management of the human resources and inspire vision, motivate excellence in instruction, and model service-oriented administration to meet the goals of Future Forward. The Student Support Administrator will serve as a member of the HCMS Leadership Team. Primary responsibilities will include the supervision of student attendance and behavior for one grade level. Additional responsibilities will include teacher evaluation, instructional leadership of professional learning communities, organization of school events, and supervision of after school events. This description of responsibilities is similar to the position previously known as Dean of Students.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Three (3) years of certified teaching experience
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
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 the Board of Education policies, District policies, and building and department procedures, protocols, and guidelines
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Principal license

Nice To Haves

Administrator, Director, Manager, Supervisor, Certified Classroom Teacher, Certified Coordinator/Coordinator on Special Assignment/Teacher on Special Assignment (scope of practice must be beyond one school building), Certified Instructional Coach, Dean of Students, Certified Assistant to the Principal, Campus Administrator, School Assistant Principal, or School Principal experience
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 of the school day and at school events through active supervision.
Supervise and monitor student behavior to maintain an academic environment conductive to student achievement including, but not limited to, supervision during lunch, in the hallways, and during extra-curricular activities at night and after school.
Support the implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework when applicable.
Demonstrate leadership of operational excellence that leads to social/emotional learning and psychological safety for all students, including effective discipline and restorative practices.
Recruit, hire, evaluate, and promote/discipline assigned staff.
As warranted, assess staffing requisite to achieve expected outcomes; accordingly, support the development of individual and school goals and related priorities.
Plan and provide opportunities for staff development and training.
Apply federal and state statutes, district policies, and school rules in a consistent, fair, and ethical manner.
Develop positive working relationships with all constituents (e.g. parents, teachers, counselors, students, administrators, outside agencies).
Work with a diverse range of students and staff 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 accountability school improvement process.
Inspire a vision and motivate staff in instructional excellence and innovation strategies.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.