Asst Principal Middle (210)

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

Jeffco Remote Learning

What makes the Jeffco Remote Learning Program unique is that it was designed upon a foundation of four main concepts of learning:

Synchronous - Students follow a remote class schedule that is very similar to that of an in person, neighborhood school. They log in with their district provided device, and are on camera in real time as they, their teachers and peers, engage in best practices of remote synchronous instruction. Our students' school day goes from 8:00am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday, with typical breaks, lunch, and grade level appropriate activities.

High Quality - JRLP follows the exact same, Board approved curriculum that is used across all Jeffco Schools. Our classes are taught by highly qualified and licensed Jeffco teachers who are hired for their expertise in their grade levels/contents, and bring an understanding of and willingness to implement and innovate remote teachings best practices. Students of JRLP not only learn to be successful remote students, but learn how to be a successful student and lifelong learner in any environment.

Comprehensive - JRLP offers a comprehensive list of K-12 courses and remote learning experiences that are driven by student needs and interests. In addition to grade level classroom instruction, elementary students also enjoy Arts, Music, and Physical Education. The Middle and High School offerings include, but are not limited to: Science, Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, World Languages, Art, Music, Electives, Credit Recovery, Concurrent Enrollment, and Honors for all students.

At JRLP we request that you are:

• Must be a Colorado Resident
• Familiar with synchronous, online/remote learning
• Available for in person meeting and events (at minimum monthly)
• Self starter, Flexibility, Willingness to be a learner, Collaboration skill
• The JRLP Assistant Principal will demonstrate an understanding of the function of all levels (Elementary, Middle, and High); Would prefer experience at multiple levels.
• The Jeffco Remote Learning Program is a hybrid position with some days in person and some remote.
• The JRLP Assistant Principal will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills that show promptness, clarity, flexibility, and care.
• The JRLP Assistant Principal will collect and analyze data in order to support the implementation of strategic interventions and school improvement goals.
• The JRLP Assistant Principal will be a sense maker for implementation of district initiatives.
• The JRLP Assistant Principal will show a clear understanding of instructional, operational, and managerial skills.
  • Supporting Instructional Excellence in areas such as; literacy and math best practices, coaching, PLCs, professional learning, and special education
  • Supporting operational areas such as; attendance, student engagement, behavior, scheduling, and data/assessment
  • Supporting managerial areas such as; evaluation, policy creation and implementation; resource management

Desired Start Date: 07/21/2025

Asst Principal Middle (210)
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 210
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCA - Administrator - 210 days , P07, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $95,269.00 - $114,188.00 Effective as of: 08-16-2024

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

SUMMARY As outlined in the Jefferson County Public Schools' School Leadership profile, an individual in this position assists the school leader by providing leadership, community building, instructional leadership, and human and financial resources management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Following is a general summary of the essential duties and responsibilities for this position as outlined in the School Leadership Profile.

LEADERSHIP: Assists with providing a purpose and direction for the school.

COMMUNITY BUILDING: Assists with guiding the development of a caring community that includes stakeholders in the school.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP: Assists with focusing on student learning and student success.

MANAGEMENT: Assists with managing the human and financial resources to ensure an orderly work and learning environment.

To 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE Minimum of three years' of licensed experience in a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school; educational administrative and/or comparable administrative leadership preferred.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor's degree, plus additional course work required for certification or licensure.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Colorado Principal License issued or in process.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Demonstrated conflict management, problem solving, resource allocation, prioritization, data analysis, collaborative decision making, relationship building, group facilitation, writing, and speaking skills. Demonstrated knowledge and use of District policies, procedures, employee contracts, and legal requirements. Computer and technology skills which include Human Resources; Financial Systems; and communications technology including software, E-mail, and voice mail are a condition of employment and must be obtained within one year after hire.

DECISION MAKING Assist principal in the following areas: Determine staffing levels and budget requirements; develop alternatives and make decisions in crises situations; utilize collaborative decision making skills; and apply good judgment to ensure student safety and carry out student discipline. Decision making authority may be delegated to this position, but final decisions are the responsibility of the principal. Errors could affect the reputation of District and/or compromise student safety and the learning environment.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS Daily contact with parents, students, and law enforcement officials to exchange information and resolve issues. Assist principal in the following areas: Regular contact with vendors, media, legislatures, and government entities to exchange information; with higher education, partnerships, and businesses to exchange information, develop and maintain programs, maintain relationships, and foster program participation; with government agencies, community individuals and groups, transportation officials, and community colleges to exchange information and resolve issues; and with district attorneys to exchange information regarding legal matters.

SPAN OF CONTROL Directly supervise counselors, teachers, school resource officers, coaches, club sponsors, classified employees, SERS personnel, and others as assigned. Assist principal with carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY Assist principal in the following areas: Support the instructional programs of the District by supervising and evaluating teachers and administrators and by developing and implementing school instructional programs. Understand the philosophy of standards based education, the processes of curriculum development and effective models of instruction, and lead their implementation in the schools. Manage the development of curriculum and instructional programs that recognize the contributions of diverse groups and foster success for all students regardless of gender, race, or disability. Lead the community in the development of challenging performance standards for students and the development of varied supervisory and evaluation processes. Insure the development of a staff development program that recognizes the principles of adult learning and focuses on student success. Use data to analyze the current state of student learning and serve as a catalyst for and manager of needed change. Understand and lead the use of technology in instruction. The majority of the time is spent at the school site.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK Requires analytical skills, independent thinking, considerable judgment, and the ability to assess crises and make sound decisions quickly with little time or input from others. Assists with managing personnel, curriculum, student success and discipline, and physical plant. Must have a strong understanding of student behavior, District culture and policies, and be able to quickly analyze the impact of decisions on the student, school, District, and community. Generally, work is complicated by the volume of students at the school site, large budget management responsibilities, and the diversity and severity of student issues and crises.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described here 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to compare, analyze, communicate, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate. The employee frequently is required to copy, instruct, compute, and synthesize.

WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.