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Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
Every Student. Every Day.
Position: Assistant Principal (AP) 25/26 School Year
Our Vision:
The district is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students:
- Achieve personal goals and academic growth.
- Are invested in success for their future.
- Attain high levels of literacy and 21st century skills.
- Are engaged in active citizenship.
- Learn in a safe and healthy school environment.
We are committed to developing a team of effective educators who are dedicated to closing the achievement gap in a high-need, diverse community of learners and this position is critical to meeting that commitment. We are privileged to serve students from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Navajo Tribe, which contribute greatly to the cultural richness of our community and schools.
Position Summary: Responsible for oversight, supervision and evaluation of the activities program, coaches and sponsors. Serves as a member of the building administrative team with all the responsibilities of a team member. Promotes good community relations among various communities and school clientele. This position engages in overseeing the establishment, implementation, adherence to state policies, school board policies and procedures regarding student discipline.
Typical Responsibilities:
- Assists with the supervision and evaluation of the teaching staff.
- Oversees the personal property accounting for the building athletics and activities.
- Facilitates community use of the building according to district policy.
- Organizes special school-wide enrichment activities.
- Participates with the administrative team in developing yearly, monthly, and weekly calendars of events.
- Attends after-school events as a representative of the administrative team.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Candidate Profile:
Education and Certification:
Master’s Degree (Required)
- Assistant Principal License for Colorado or verification of entrance
into the program (Required)
Experience and Skills:
High level of organization and timeliness
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with activities/athletics and staff evaluation
- Leadership experience in schools
- High level of personal organization and planning
- Technology proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with staff, coaches, students, sponsors, families, and the community
Culture and Fit:
Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma Cortez Re-1
- Ambition and desire to grow as a leader
- Openness to feedback
- Maintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrity
- Collaborative practitioner
Essential Physical Demands:
- Occasional lifting (20-50lbs)
- Frequent sitting, standing and walking
Supervisory Duties: Supervise professional, paraprofessional, administrative and support staff attached to the school.
Reports to: Principal
Requirements and Working Conditions: 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.
Physical Activities:
Amount of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Use hands to finger, handle, or feed
X
Climb or balance
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
Talk
X
Listen
X
Weight and Force Demands:
Amount of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
More than 100 pounds
X
Noise Level:
Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
X
Loud
Very Loud
Mental Functions:
Amount Of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Compare
X
Analyze
X
Communicate
X
Copy
X
Coordinate
X
Instruct
X
Compute
X
Synthesize
X
Evaluate
X
Interpersonal Skills
X
Compile
X
Negotiate
X
Work Environment:
Amount of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Work in high, precarious places
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Extreme Cold (non-weather)
X
Extreme Heat (non-weather)
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Work with explosives
X
Risk of radiation
X
Vibration
X
Vision Demands:
Required
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
X
The signatures below indicate that this job description has been reviewed by the employee with the supervisor.
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Employee Name (Print) Employee Signature Date
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Supervisor Name (Print) Supervisor Signature Date
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.
NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE
Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate against any protected classes as identified by the State of Colorado. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission. The following staff have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer (Title II/ADA, Title VI)
Justin Schmitt, Executive Director of Human Resources
400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1135
titleIXcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us
504 Compliance Officer (Section 504)
Lisa Megel, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services
400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1118
504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.us
M-CSD RE-1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at:
www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies
CLÁUSULA DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN
El Distrito Escolar Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 no discrimina contra ninguna clase protegida identificada por el Estado de Colorado. La falta de habilidades para hablar inglés no será una barrera para la participación o la admisión. El siguiente personal ha sido designado para atender consultas sobre nuestras políticas de no discriminación:
Coordinador del Título IX Oficial de Cumplimiento (Título II/ADA, Título VI)
Justin Schmitt, Director Ejecutivo de Recursos Humanos
400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1135
titleIXcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us
504 Oficial de Cumplimiento (Sección 504)
Lisa Megel, Directora Ejecutiva de Servicios para Estudiantes Excepcionales
400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1118
504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.us
Las políticas de gobierno escolar de M-CSD RE-1 se pueden encontrar en nuestro sitio web en:
www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies
11.28.23 DKR
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Referenced Policies: AC, AC-E-1, AC-R (Option 1), AC-R-2*, JB, JBA, JBA-E, JBB*, JII-R
NOTE: Federal law requires districts to provide continuing notification of non-discrimination statements and the Title IX coordinator’s contact information. This information must be published in student, parent, and employee handbooks, course catalogs, program/employee application forms, and recruitment materials. 34 C.F.R. § 106.8.
