What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL position at Colorado High School Charter?
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – GES CAMPUS
Colorado High School Charter is seeking an Assistant Principal at our GES campus in Denver, Colorado for
the 2025-26 school year. In partnership with a number of community organizations, Colorado High
School Charter provides students with a unique and innovative learning environment that allows them
to focus on engaging and relevant core content classes (Math, Science, Social Studies and English
Language Arts) while taking advantage of numerous post-secondary exploration opportunities, such as
concurrent enrollment and community partner classes and programs.
Colorado High School Charter Overview
Mission : Colorado High School Charter is transforming the alternative education experience by igniting
the potential within each of the diverse young people we serve. CHSC ensures students’ personal and
academic growth by creating tailored curricula, a supportive school environment, and community
partnerships. We empower our students to succeed in life and positively contribute to their families and
communities by offering them the freedom and resources to pursue a post-secondary path aligned with
their individualized goals.
Vision : Schools that Empower People
Core Values : Relationships, High Expectations, Growth, Inclusivity, Wellness, Third-fourth-fifth Way
About : Colorado High School Charter (CHSC) is one of the leading alternative education campuses in
Denver, serving students in grades 9-12. As an educator at CHSC, you will have the opportunity to
develop meaningful relationships with your students while receiving regular coaching and professional
development to allow you to deliver exceptional instruction for students who are looking for a small,
supportive and relevant school setting.
What makes teaching at CHSC unique?
o Constant learning through weekly coaching and professional development focused on
culturally sustaining and inclusive practices
o A focus on student personal and academic growth achieved through relevant and
intentionally created curricula, a supportive school environment and community
partnerships
o Social emotional support for students to remove barriers in and out of the classroom so ALL
students can be successfulo A positive culture that regularly celebrates student and staff achievement
o We are in demand. Students are consistently referred to our schools and word is spreading
about the amazing work we do.
o 4-day school week for students. Alternating Fridays off for staff.
What do we look for in candidates?
o You are passionate about education in an alternative education setting where we recognize
our students are looking for a school experience that is different than a traditional,
comprehensive high school. We build off of best practices that work for our students AND
have the autonomy and support to be innovative in our practices.
o You are excited about Colorado High School’s mission.
o You recognize the value of learning through real-world application and are eager to help all
students consider a range of satisfying career paths.
o You are excited about the opportunity to engage students inside and outside of the
classroom through the creation of relevant curricula and programming.
o You have experience or a strong desire to work with young people who have struggled
personally or academically in conventional school settings.
o You are tenacious about your own professional growth and have the ability to seek and
apply feedback to improve your practice.
o You’re entrepreneurial, innovative and willing to do “whatever it takes.”
o You value developing trusting and often transformative relationships with students.
o You are a team player who helps create a positive and vibrant school culture for both staff
and students.
Job Description
Organizational Leadership
- In conjunction with the Principal, hold and lead educational and organizational vision,
culture, and values
Framework results including Student Growth, Student Achievement, Student
Engagement, and Post-Secondary & Workforce Readiness
calendar management, bell schedules, and school meal service
and delivery of feedback
Student Success and Achievement
an “open door” policy
property, including supervision of students before school, after school and during lunch
restorative justice
staff responsibilities, purchase of materials, cap and gown dissemination, and budget
Human Resources Management
group supervision meetings as needed
interviewing, and hiring
Standardized Testing Oversight & Compliance
Community Partnerships and Relationships
for students
General Duties
about effective and developing educational practices
awareness around topics of race, ethnicity, and gender
Desired :
Compensation :
The starting salary for this position is between $100,800 - $121,000. depending on education and
experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included. Teachers are eligible for the Federal
Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.
To Apply
Submit cover letter and resume to Micah Rose at mrose@chscharter.org
Colorado High School Charter is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the
decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and
school needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national
origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under
federal, state or local law. Colorado High School Charter believes that diversity and inclusion among our
teammates is critical to our schools’ success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most
talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Salary : $100,800 - $121,000