ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY - UNIVERSITY PARK

Description:

** Applications will be received until June 5th. If the position is not filled
by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested
applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at
careers.dpsk12.org [https://dpsjobboard.dpsk12.org/dpsjobs]. **

About this job:

An assistant principal supports the principal in managing school operations,
overseeing academics, discipline, and staff, and ensuring a positive learning
environment.

What DPS Offers You:

* A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and
Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
* Competitive Compensation and Incentive plan, click here
[https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4086/Talent/152e9b5e-746a-4c28-8ceb-c0533f406973/Annual-DSLA-25-26-Grade-and-Step-Schedule-effective-7-16-2025.pdf?disposition=inline] for
the DSLA Salary Schedule. For more information on compensation for these
roles, click here
[https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/talent/page/employee-associations].
* In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings
such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For
more information visit our New Employee Resources
[https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/careers/page/new-employees] page.
* This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit).
Please see the Employee Associations Page
[https://hr.dpsk12.org/o/talent/page/employee-associations] for the current
master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining
unit.

What You'll Do:

* Lead a staff of administrative, certificated and classified personnel
assigned to the school, as directed.
* Determine, through established measures and protocols, whether the individual
educational needs of pupils are being met. Develop plans that improve the
quality and adequacy of instruction, and foster student achievement, growth
and development.
* Keep the Principal informed of, or recommend activities, events, and
curriculum to ensure an effective instructional organization and continuous
improvement of educational efforts.
* Work with and support parents, various individuals, agencies and
organizations in the community, the School Improvement and Accountability
Council, and the Collaborative Decision Making Committee (CDM) to develop a
School Improvement Plan (SIP) that includes high and achievable goals and
objectives, as directed.
* Monitor, recommend and, upon approval, implement guides for proper student
conduct. Encourage the development of student spirit through rewards,
privileges, recognition, discipline and other methods. Participate in varied
or designated pupil activities, such as Student Council, educational
excursions, bilingual efforts, affirmative student placement, and special
interest events.
* Recommend purchases of textbooks, library materials, reference books,
computer hardware and software, multi-media, and other materials, supplies
and equipment with supervisory staff, teacher representatives, and in
compliance with budgetary restraints.
* Research and demonstrate an understanding of, and communicate the
education-based aims and needs of the community to school staff and central
administration.
* Develop a public relations program to enhance the community’s understanding
and support of individual school-based and district-wide educational
programs.
* Supervise certificated and classified staff and ensures for: professional
growth and development, attainment of district and building instructional
goals, implementation of curriculum, and effective use of all staff-based and
facility-based resources. Monitors all staff and recommends promotions,
transfers, dismissals, and position reclassifications, when appropriate.
* Evaluate, as required, the performance of certificated and classified staff
regularly assigned, and offer guidance and assistance as needed.
* Orient personnel on the school mission, philosophy, texts and curriculum,
guides, personnel policies, and school facilities for all new faculty members
and classified staff, as appropriate.
* Plan, prepare and administer the school budget, including the translation of
educational needs, goals and objectives into budgetary terms.
* Implement, and disseminate to certificated and classified staff,
administrative school policy and State school laws. Formulate and receive
suggestions for local middle school policy. Administer and enforce all
approved policies accordingly.
* Establish and administer the master scheduling of all school functions and
facilities, including: registration of students; scheduling only approved
classes; determining and limiting class size as based on pupil-teacher
ratios; utilizing special professional personnel such as nurses, social
workers, and psychologists; establish extracurricular activities programs;
assigning teachers to courses on the basis of qualifications; establishing
and enforcing student discipline, safety regulations, and drill procedures;
supervision of halls, grounds, lunchrooms, etc.; and oversee the use of
facilities during school hours. Consult with faculty and non-certificated
personnel, as necessary.
* Manage building operations, including: staff assignment of paraprofessionals,
custodians, and other designated personnel; maintains inventory of materials,
equipment and supplies; inspects buildings and grounds for safety and
hazards; and recommends alterations to and general improvement of facilities.
* Ensure for the proper maintenance, accuracy, completeness, confidentiality
and security of all data/records, including: personnel evaluations; monthly
payroll; weekly census report and semi-annual report on attendance and
enrollment; approval of requisitions for supplies and repairs; State reports
on pupils and teachers; accident and athletic injury reports; reference and
transcript requests; expulsions, suspensions, and court cases; statistical,
evaluation, and test reports; drop-out studies; and instruction and
organization surveys and reports.
* Perform other related duties, including special projects, as required or
requested.

What You’ll Need:

* Hold a Bachelor’s degree in education or in the subject areas for which you
are applying.
* Master’s Degree and Leadership Experience Preferred.
* Hold a valid Colorado Department of Education Principal License (Must be
current and active while in the position). Click here
[https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/licensure_authorization_landing] for
more information.
* 2+ years of school leadership experience.
* Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of
oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and
supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high
quality education.
* Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with
us.
* Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands
[https://financialservices.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/Teacher_Para.pdf] of
the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender
expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age,
disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political
affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or
regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal
opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.



Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun



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Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every
student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every
child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from
preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200
schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools,
with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of
enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms
of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.

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