Job: Secondary Assistant Principal

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $67,730-$106,299/yr. 

Location: Florence, CO.

Job Description:

Florence Jr/Sr High School Mission and Vision Vision:

Florence Husky graduates will know and feel confident in their desired pathway after graduation. Our Mission at FJSHS is to prepare all Huskies in the tradition of excellence by preparing students to pursue the pathway of their choice with the skills and competencies of the Husky Graduate Profile

The Jr/Sr high school is located on Highway 50 in Fremont County, a short distance from the communities of Canon City, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. The school enrollment is projected at 560 students grades 7 through 12. Fremont Re-2 school district values low class size and strong career and technical education programming.

Purpose of the Position

Under the Principal of Florence Jr/Sr High School, the Assistant Principal is a dynamic leader who curates a positive school climate and leads the school towards the accomplishments of the mission and vision. The Assistant Principal will work with the Administrative team to guide the implementation of instructional and behavioral efforts, track data towards the UIP goals and implementation benchmarks, and lead MTSS and the Safety Team in the school. The Assistant Principal will work with the instructional team to guide PLC's and departments teams in effective curriculum implementation, supervise, support and evaluate staff. At all times the Assistant Principal represents the school in the community and must maintain the highest levels of integrity, openness and compassion.

The Assistant Principal leader we are seeking will:

Demonstrates the ability to be a contributing member of the leadership team charged with:

• Building a strong 21st century college and career minded culture centered on students
• Re-engaging students by reducing the loss of students from 8th grade to 9th grade and strengthening a culture for all students
• Capitalizing on strong Career and Technical Education programs
• Strengthening academic programs and student achievement outcomes
• Building strong relationship with staff, students, and the community
• Be a self starter and complete needed tasks with forthought and planning
• Demonstrate successful experience with the systemic turnaround and improvement competencies
• Demonstrate successful experience with district safety procedures
• Demonstrating successful experience with a Standards Based Instruction System (SBIS)
• Demonstrating understanding and knowledge of the requirements under the CDE and key legislation within CO, such as SB163, SB191, SB212 and Special Education Laws
• Demonstrating an understanding of technology integration and Design Thinking to drive an increase in student achievement
• Demonstrating successful experience building strong school culture
• Demonstrating successful experience establishing school process and protocols to include MTSS
• Demonstrating strong communication skills
• Demonstrating a commitment to the BOE expectations and District Strategic Plan

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Others duties may be assigned)

• Responsible for providing assistance to the Principal in the Administration of the total school program.
• May serve as administrative head of the school in the absence of the principal Supports administers a program of student discipline
• Assists with staff evaluation Serve as lead for MTSS committee.
• Schedule regular MTSS meetings and contribute to writing MTSS plans.
• Oversee the Safety Committee for the building to ensure the school follows the district safety procedures.
• Responsible for attendance and truancy efforts
• Manages building staff and students; develops and manages daily organizational processes and protocols.
• Assists with coordinating the development of the master teaching schedule
• Provides general supervision to students.
• Supervises extracurricular activities as needed with the AD/AP and Principal
• Fosters good school-parent relations by maintaining communications
• Coordinate required parent sportsmanship meeting with individual team meetings
• Conduct weekly academic eligibility checks

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises employees in the High School when the Principal is absent from the building.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problem.
• Supervising staff as assigned by the Principal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a Colorado Initial of Professional Principal License (or be eligible for the same, to include state-approved Teacher Evaluation Training)
• Experience as an assistant principal preferred
• Successful teaching experience at the Secondary level
• Strong understanding of current teaching strategies and instructional techniques related to formative and summative assessment and evaluation.
• Knowledge and experience in working with Colorado content standards and assessments
• Ability to communicate, organize, and promote an effective building level discipline and attendance program.
• Successful background in student management
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be effective in working with community members
• Strong personal skills, staff supervision and evaluation
• Maintain positive working relationship with students, staff, administrators, and parents
• Successful completion of all mandated criminal background screenings and fingerprinting required

JOB DETAILS:

181-day contract Four (4) day school week

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary according to the District Instructional Administrator Salary Schedule
• District will accept up to fifteen (15) years of experience at administrative level.
• District contribution toward benefit package valued at $4,944 annually to include Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Leave days according to District Policy
• CASE Membership Dues paid by the District Fremont RE-2 School

District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion or need for special education services, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Brenda Krage, Superintendent, and EEO/Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504 Compliance Officer for complaints involving employees, and Jason Cellan, Title IX Compliance Officer for complaints involving students. Both individuals can be located at 403 W. 5th Street, Florence, Colorado, 81226. (719) 784-6312. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R, AC-E-1, AC-E-2)

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.