Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, James Madison STEAM Academy (2025-2026)

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, James Madison STEAM Academy (2025-2026)

Classification: Exempt

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: APT Range 16 $97,170 to $142,756 (Negotiable based on experience and education)

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.

Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to A/P/T employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.

Reports to: School Principal

Contract Length/ Days: (2025-2026, 220)

Date Posted: April 7, 2025

Deadline for application: Until-Filled (Screening will begin 4.11.25)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:

• Master’s degree (School leadership or administration)
• Colorado Principal License
• Three years successful teaching and successful administrative experience
• PRAXIS (passed)

Preferred:

• CPI training (Can obtain certification after hire)
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience coaching a sport

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
The assistant principal will be a member of the administrative team at the K-8 level. General responsibilities include directly supporting the school principal in the day-to-day management of all aspects of operating a comprehensive school, including promoting the academic achievement and educational well-being of each student.

Essential Functions
Experience in School Leadership
Familiarizes himself/herself with the other administrative activities of the building. Serves as the building administrator in the absence of the principal. Assists the principal with the overall administration of the school. Supervises student conduct within the schools, oversees disciplinary procedures and maintains records of any disciplinary action and/or restorative justice circles. Assists the principal with staff appraisal and evaluation. Assist the principal in the implementation of district curriculum. Work with principal to support the work of the MTSS team.

The K-8 Athletic Director oversees all aspects of the school's athletic program, including scheduling, facility management, and compliance with league and school policies. This role is responsible for hiring and supervising coaches, ensuring student-athletes meet eligibility requirements, and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate athletic environment.

Skilled in Communication, Assessments and Curriculum
Assists with supervision at activities and sporting events. Represents the building at district-required meetings. Assists the principal and staff in the establishment of budget priorities and makes appropriate recommendations to the principal. Works with the principal in facilitating advisory committees, addressing committee needs and in compiling appropriate data, information or reports. Administers school procedures regarding attendance and supervises preparation of necessary reports. Engages in community and family events. Demonstrates an ability to communicate well both orally and in writing to various audiences, and has the potential or ability to lead groups with a consensus approach. Serves as the School Assessment Coordinator.

Familiar with Maintaining School Facilities
Responsible for school and non-school use of facilities. Assists the principal in supervising activities held in the school facilities. Assists with supervising after school programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Work Environment/ Physical Demands
Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important
Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds

Travel
Some travel may be required

Additional Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Mental Ability

• Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards. CHSAA regulations and procedures
• Knowledge and skills sufficient to perform all duties of the position.
• Prefers leadership situations relating to meeting the social, emotional, psychological and academic needs of students.
• Prefers a work environment where flexibility, ability to deal with conflict, a high tolerance for stress, an ability to quickly internalize information and make informed decisions, and long hours are a part of the assignment.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:

James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-348-6104
Email address: jdonahue@greeleyschools.org