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$82k-110k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Weeks Ago
Pueblo School District No 60 is Hiring a 24 - Assistant Principal - Middle School Near Pueblo, CO
SkillsIt is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:
Job Title: Assistant Principal – Middle School
Work Year: 187 days
Department: Secondary Education
Reports To: School Principal
Salary Range: APT Salary Schedule
Benefits: Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C Benefits
Status: FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary Of FunctionsThe Middle School Assistant Principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents. This includes such responsibilities as: leading, directing, counseling, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items. The assistant principal acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal’s absence from the school.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required
Physical DemandsEvery facilities employee must be able to pass a lift test required by the District. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
In a 9-hour Workday, This Job RequiresR – Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day) O – Occasionally (.5 – 2.5 hrs per day)
F – Frequently (2.5 – 6 hrs per day) C – Continually (6 – 9 hrs per day)
NA – Not Applicable
Physical Requirements Sitting Frequently Stationary Standing Frequently Walking (level surface) Frequently Walking (uneven surface) Rarely Crawling Not Applicable Crouching (bend at knees) Occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) Occasionally Twisting (knees/waist/neck) Occasionally Turn/Pivot Occasionally Climbing (stairs) Rarely Climbing (ladder) Not Applicable Reaching overhead Occasionally Reaching extension Occasionally Repetitive use arms Frequently Repetitive use wrists Frequently Repetitive use hands grasping Frequently Repetitive use hands squeezing Occasionally Fine manipulation Occasionally Using foot control Occasionally *Pushing/Pulling
Maximum weight: 40 lbs. Rarely Lifting
Maximum weight: 40 lbs. Occasionally Carrying
Maximum weight: 40 lbs. Occasionally
Working ConditionsEmployee will work primarily in a school/office environment with both natural and fluorescent lighting; fast-paced work, constant interruptions; The noise level is usually quiet in an office environment but can be noisy at times.
Instructions For ApplyingAll applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review. The following will need to be uploaded with the application: current cover letter for the posted position; current resume; copy of principal/administrative license; copy of transcripts conferring required degree; copy of Place/Praxis test and any other materials requested on the application to verify that individuals are eligible for a Colorado License from the Colorado Department of Education.
Please note: If hired, a new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing. Fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo School District 60 prior to your processing date.
Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Student Support Services, Andrew Burns, andrew.burns@pueblod60.org, Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints. This individual can be located at 315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003, (719) 549-7100. Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60’s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer named herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at (800) 421-3481, OCR@ed.gov; or both. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R-1, AC-R-2, AC-E-1, AC-E-2, AC-E-3). Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta información, por favor llame a la escuela de su niño.
- We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment.
- We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success.
- We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity.
- We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect.
- We believe that the social and emotional well-being of our students is as important as their academic needs.
- We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff
- We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs.
Job Title: Assistant Principal – Middle School
Work Year: 187 days
Department: Secondary Education
Reports To: School Principal
Salary Range: APT Salary Schedule
Benefits: Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C Benefits
Status: FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary Of FunctionsThe Middle School Assistant Principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents. This includes such responsibilities as: leading, directing, counseling, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items. The assistant principal acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal’s absence from the school.
QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required
- Master’s degree in Education or related field
- Colorado Principal License within 60 days from date of hire
- Five (5) years of successful teaching or leadership experience at the elementary or secondary level
- Valid Colorado Driver License
- Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
- Previous experience as an assistant principal/principal
- Valid Colorado Teaching License
- Experience working in a turnaround school
- Experience increasing student achievement and engagement in learning
- Experience in the role of an instructional coach
- Experience working with children with diverse learning needs
- Spanish Speaking Skills
- Strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills.
- Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
- Knowledge of varied instructional strategies, how to support the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of, and ability to, develop, monitor and evaluate curriculum, discipline plans and supervision/safety plans.
- Knowledge of understanding of adolescent physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
- Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques such as Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Ability to promote and follow Board and Administrative policies, and building and department procedures.
- Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Ability to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
- Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from parents, administrators, community stakeholders, etc.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Knowledge of curriculum design, planning, development, implementation and evaluation, assessment processes and how they should operate in an effective school.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, school personnel, parents, vendors, peers, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to use tact, patience and courtesy when dealing with others.
- Ability to understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to qualify for a Standard First Aid and CPR certificate.
- Assist the principal in the discharge of his/her duties at all times and acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal’s absence from the school
- Assist in the role of instructional leader to promote student behavior that is supportive, and conducive, to the implementation of the school’s instructional programs and goals
- Assist in the selection, training, and implementation of school and District standards and initiatives
- Assist with scheduling; implementation of goals and selection of instructional materials; analyze test data; determine ways to improve instruction and student goals. Design and implement programming for Title 1 (for Title schools only), assisting with programming for ESL students, etc.
- Assist the principal in the supervision and evaluation of classroom instruction
- Assist in implementing instructional strategies, including supporting the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction
- Assist in the orientation of new staff members to the teaching environment at the middle school, especially as it relates to the area of students, personnel policy and procedures and general building practices
- Support teachers who have students with behavior problems
- Assist the principal with developing and managing the school budget and implementation of Human Resources policies
- Assist in administering those provisions of the negotiated agreements that are applicable at the building level
- Maintain accurate student attendance records and strive to promote good student attendance
- Assist with student orientation; counseling; discipline; due process; data gathering; student recognition; and securing student services with outside agencies. Cooperate with the School Resource Officer (SRO), the juvenile court system, and social service agencies
- Assume responsibility for implementing discipline procedures as stated in the Student Handbook. Develop innovative strategies, preventative approaches, and proactive plans for students who exhibit at-risk behaviors
- Act in a supportive role with the principal in work with parents, teachers, and the community to promote the effective flow of communications and ensure positive relations with parents, business leaders and community members. Listen and respond to parent concerns with sensitivity. Conduct parent and student meetings and attend all after-school activities
- Promote good school-parent relationships when discussing specific student problems with parents. Assist in organizing parent conferences, back-to-school nights and other times when staff is available to parents to discuss their child’s learning and behavior
- Represent the principal, in his/her absence, at school activities
- Work with teachers and students to promote building maintenance and cleanliness. Assist in creating and implementing safety and crisis response plans; maintaining facility and equipment
- Develop and manage a campus supervision plan and supervises the campus supervisors. Organize and direct cafeteria supervision during lunch periods
- Work in conjunction with principal in supervising students on campus before and after school; monitor students during lunch, recess, passing periods, field trips, orientation programs, assemblies, pays, musicals, other special events and activities; instruct students in appropriate behavior
- Support substitute teachers in carrying out their duties
- Supervise administrative detention for students
- Assist in the promotion of positive school climate and staff morale through recognition programs and honoring those who excel
- Promote school safety by implementing safety drills for fire, lockdown, etc. Provide first aid and CPR if needed
- Implement co-curricular activities, including athletics, athletic supervision and clubs
- Assist with the evaluation of licensed and classified staff
- Assist with developing the master schedule
- Assist with: hiring and orientation of licensed and classified staff; working through concerns and classroom management; planning and directing meetings, staff development, trainings and in-services; communications; listening, providing and receiving feedback, and encouragement for all staff to ensure that standards are achieved and performance is maximized
- Serve on District-level committees as assigned by the principal or Superintendent. Attend conferences, workshops and meetings to keep informed of current practices and trends in education. Attend meetings of the school site council, advisory committees, etc. as requested beyond the regular workday
- Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal
Physical DemandsEvery facilities employee must be able to pass a lift test required by the District. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The work requires the use of telephone and using fingers to operate computer keyboards. The employee is continually hearing and speaking to exchange information. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
In a 9-hour Workday, This Job RequiresR – Rarely (Less than .5 hr per day) O – Occasionally (.5 – 2.5 hrs per day)
F – Frequently (2.5 – 6 hrs per day) C – Continually (6 – 9 hrs per day)
NA – Not Applicable
Physical Requirements Sitting Frequently Stationary Standing Frequently Walking (level surface) Frequently Walking (uneven surface) Rarely Crawling Not Applicable Crouching (bend at knees) Occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) Occasionally Twisting (knees/waist/neck) Occasionally Turn/Pivot Occasionally Climbing (stairs) Rarely Climbing (ladder) Not Applicable Reaching overhead Occasionally Reaching extension Occasionally Repetitive use arms Frequently Repetitive use wrists Frequently Repetitive use hands grasping Frequently Repetitive use hands squeezing Occasionally Fine manipulation Occasionally Using foot control Occasionally *Pushing/Pulling
Maximum weight: 40 lbs. Rarely Lifting
Maximum weight: 40 lbs. Occasionally Carrying
Maximum weight: 40 lbs. Occasionally
Working ConditionsEmployee will work primarily in a school/office environment with both natural and fluorescent lighting; fast-paced work, constant interruptions; The noise level is usually quiet in an office environment but can be noisy at times.
Instructions For ApplyingAll applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review. The following will need to be uploaded with the application: current cover letter for the posted position; current resume; copy of principal/administrative license; copy of transcripts conferring required degree; copy of Place/Praxis test and any other materials requested on the application to verify that individuals are eligible for a Colorado License from the Colorado Department of Education.
Please note: If hired, a new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing. Fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo School District 60 prior to your processing date.
Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Student Support Services, Andrew Burns, andrew.burns@pueblod60.org, Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints. This individual can be located at 315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003, (719) 549-7100. Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60’s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer named herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at (800) 421-3481, OCR@ed.gov; or both. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R-1, AC-R-2, AC-E-1, AC-E-2, AC-E-3). Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta información, por favor llame a la escuela de su niño.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$82k-110k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/10/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/07/2024
WEBSITE
pueblo60.k12.co.us
HEADQUARTERS
Pueblo, CO
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
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