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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement comprised of incredible educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. On paper, we are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students as young as twelve weeks through twelfth grade.
But we are so much more than this.
&nbsp;
During the 2024-2025 school year, RMP is driving after five big goals:
<ol>
<li>85% Staff Retention</li>
<li>100% of campuses going green &amp; ECE-2nd grade students growing an average of 1.25 years in math and reading</li>
<li>100% of seniors accepted into college</li>
<li>40% of 3rd-8th grade students meet their Accelerated Reader millionaire goal</li>
<li>RMP meets its network enrollment goal</li>
</ol>
Assistant Principals are results-driven people managers who lead adults to achieve exceptional outcomes. They directly manage a portfolio of approximately 12–15 staff members, providing ongoing coaching and development, setting clear expectations, and holding team members accountable for excellence. They drive continuous improvement by analyzing a variety of data—academic, behavioral, operational, and cultural—to identify trends, prioritize coaching needs, and ensure progress toward campus goals.
As key campus leaders, Assistant Principals facilitate high-leverage conversations across lines of difference, build systems for accountability and follow-through, and model a relentless pursuit of excellence. They engage families, support student behavior, and design and lead impactful professional development that aligns with staff and school priorities. Assistant Principals lead with clarity, confidence, and deep ownership—anchored in their leadership identity and our Concept Essence—creating a culture where all staff and students thrive.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership
<ul>
<li>Coach and develop a portfolio of 12-15 teachers through daily observations, real-time coaching, and regular feedback.</li>
<li>Lead intellectual preparation by ensuring teachers submit high-quality lesson plans on time and receive weekly feedback.</li>
<li>Analyze student data (daily, weekly, and long-term) to identify trends and prioritize coaching based on student needs.</li>
<li>Facilitate high-quality professional development sessions that drive rapid teacher growth.</li>
<li>Supervise the implementation of RMP curricula and assessments to meet RMP’s Big Five academic goals.</li>
<li>Hold teachers accountable for deadlines, deliverables, and action steps to drive instructional excellence.</li>
</ul>
School Culture &amp; Leadership
<ul>
<li>Build and maintain a positive, high-achieving school culture that supports all students, staff, and families.</li>
<li>Support student behavior, lead crucial conversations, and uphold high expectations with clarity and directness.</li>
<li>Engage directly with families to foster trust, strong partnerships, and student success.</li>
<li>Lead school-wide culture systems to create an inclusive and enthusiastic learning environment.</li>
</ul>
Performance Management &amp; Development
<ul>
<li>Conduct mid-year and end-of-year evaluations to assess and improve teacher performance.</li>
<li>Establish systems for accountability and continuous improvement among instructional staff.</li>
<li>Take ownership of leadership—being direct, decisive, and proactive in driving team effectiveness.</li>
</ul>
Operational &amp; Logistical Management
<ul>
<li>Oversee grade-level operations, ensuring smooth execution of school priorities such as enrollment, attendance, and persistence goals.</li>
<li>Participate in weekly check-ins, grade-level meetings, and school-wide functions to align instructional and operational priorities.</li>
</ul>
Family &amp; Community Engagement
<ul>
<li>Develop strong, culturally respectful relationships with families and students.</li>
<li>Maintain open lines of communication to support student success and family engagement.</li>
</ul>
 Additional Responsibilities for Lead Assistant Principal
<ul>
<li>Manage and support the AP team, ensuring alignment across all portfolios and driving consistent instructional and cultural excellence throughout the school.</li>
<li>Lead school-wide strategic planning in collaboration with the Principal, including setting priorities for professional development, academic performance, and student culture.</li>
<li>Serve as second-in-command to the Principal, stepping in for key leadership decisions and representing the school in cross-campus or network-wide meetings.</li>
<li>Drive initiatives to close equity gaps, using disaggregated data to design targeted interventions and ensure academic and behavioral outcomes for historically underserved student groups.</li>
<li>Mentor new and developing Assistant Principals, modeling strong coaching practices and supporting leadership growth within the admin team.</li>
</ul>
Coordinate cross-departmental collaboration (instruction, operations, student services) to ensure a seamless and effective school experience for staff, students, and families.&nbsp;
 Qualifications
To be an Assistant Principal at RMP, you must…
<ul>
<li>Have a record of driving student achievement by coaching and developing teachers to deliver high-quality instruction.</li>
<li>Be deeply committed to RMP’s vision, mission, and the Big Five, ensuring all scholars—including multilingual learners and scholars with exceptional needs—have access to rigorous and joyful learning.</li>
<li>Embrace a spirit of anti-fragility, seeking opportunities to improve, innovate, and push for excellence in yourself, your teachers, and your school community.</li>
<li>Manage time and priorities effectively, focusing on maximizing student achievement and supporting school-wide operational goals.</li>
<li>Lead with emotional constancy, setting a steady, high-expectation tone that supports a positive and productive learning environment.</li>
<li>Observe, diagnose, and coach teachers with precision, providing real-time feedback and development to accelerate their growth.</li>
<li>Build and sustain a strong school culture, ensuring scholars thrive through predictable routines, high expectations, and proactive systems.</li>
<li>Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment for teachers, with clear expectations and a focus on student success.</li>
<li>Execute RMP’s instructional vision with fidelity, ensuring alignment to our academic and cultural priorities.</li>
<li>Thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, balancing clear expectations with the flexibility to adapt and contribute to our evolving Concept Essence.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree required</li>
<li>At least three years of full-time teaching experience</li>
<li>At least two years of full-time teacher leadership or administrative experience</li>
<li>Proven track record of achieving success in the K-12 setting</li>
<li>Be able to provide an official transcript demonstrating graduation from an undergraduate institution</li>
<li>Pass a background check</li>
<li>Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States</li>
<li>We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Compensation&nbsp;
Salary&nbsp;
The salary range is $115,000 - $137,500, depending on experience.
Benefits
<ul>
<li>Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)</li>
<li>Disability Insurance</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Retirement through PERA</li>
<li>Paid-Time-Off</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Closing&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>RMP is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.</li>
<li>Thank you so much for considering Rocky Mountain Prep for the next stage in your teaching career. We look forward to getting to know you and to sharing more about us. Please reach out with any questions!</li>
</ul>
Why RMP?
You are joining a movement at Rocky Mountain Prep, not just a school. Here, you’ll benefit from impactful development and coaching in a community that embraces feedback and prioritizes continuous growth. At RMP, love and high expectations work in tandem, with every staff member dedicated to ensuring our students receive the opportunities they deserve.
Apply Today!
Be a part of this transformative movement in public education in Colorado. Join us in our mission to prepare every student for college and beyond.
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High School Lead Assistant Principal (25/26 School Year)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement comprised of incredible educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. On paper, we are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students as young as twelve weeks through twelfth grade.
But we are so much more than this.
&nbsp;
During the 2024-2025 school year, RMP is driving after five big goals:
<ol>
<li>85% Staff Retention</li>
<li>100% of campuses going green &amp; ECE-2nd grade students growing an average of 1.25 years in math and reading</li>
<li>100% of seniors accepted into college</li>
<li>40% of 3rd-8th grade students meet their Accelerated Reader millionaire goal</li>
<li>RMP meets its network enrollment goal</li>
</ol>
Assistant Principals are results-driven people managers who lead adults to achieve exceptional outcomes. They directly manage a portfolio of approximately 12–15 staff members, providing ongoing coaching and development, setting clear expectations, and holding team members accountable for excellence. They drive continuous improvement by analyzing a variety of data—academic, behavioral, operational, and cultural—to identify trends, prioritize coaching needs, and ensure progress toward campus goals.
As key campus leaders, Assistant Principals facilitate high-leverage conversations across lines of difference, build systems for accountability and follow-through, and model a relentless pursuit of excellence. They engage families, support student behavior, and design and lead impactful professional development that aligns with staff and school priorities. Assistant Principals lead with clarity, confidence, and deep ownership—anchored in their leadership identity and our Concept Essence—creating a culture where all staff and students thrive.
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership
<ul>
<li>Coach and develop a portfolio of 12-15 teachers through daily observations, real-time coaching, and regular feedback.</li>
<li>Lead intellectual preparation by ensuring teachers submit high-quality lesson plans on time and receive weekly feedback.</li>
<li>Analyze student data (daily, weekly, and long-term) to identify trends and prioritize coaching based on student needs.</li>
<li>Facilitate high-quality professional development sessions that drive rapid teacher growth.</li>
<li>Supervise the implementation of RMP curricula and assessments to meet RMP’s Big Five academic goals.</li>
<li>Hold teachers accountable for deadlines, deliverables, and action steps to drive instructional excellence.</li>
</ul>
School Culture &amp; Leadership
<ul>
<li>Build and maintain a positive, high-achieving school culture that supports all students, staff, and families.</li>
<li>Support student behavior, lead crucial conversations, and uphold high expectations with clarity and directness.</li>
<li>Engage directly with families to foster trust, strong partnerships, and student success.</li>
<li>Lead school-wide culture systems to create an inclusive and enthusiastic learning environment.</li>
</ul>
Performance Management &amp; Development
<ul>
<li>Conduct mid-year and end-of-year evaluations to assess and improve teacher performance.</li>
<li>Establish systems for accountability and continuous improvement among instructional staff.</li>
<li>Take ownership of leadership—being direct, decisive, and proactive in driving team effectiveness.</li>
</ul>
Operational &amp; Logistical Management
<ul>
<li>Oversee grade-level operations, ensuring smooth execution of school priorities such as enrollment, attendance, and persistence goals.</li>
<li>Participate in weekly check-ins, grade-level meetings, and school-wide functions to align instructional and operational priorities.</li>
</ul>
Family &amp; Community Engagement
<ul>
<li>Develop strong, culturally respectful relationships with families and students.</li>
<li>Maintain open lines of communication to support student success and family engagement.</li>
</ul>
 Additional Responsibilities for Lead Assistant Principal
<ul>
<li>Manage and support the AP team, ensuring alignment across all portfolios and driving consistent instructional and cultural excellence throughout the school.</li>
<li>Lead school-wide strategic planning in collaboration with the Principal, including setting priorities for professional development, academic performance, and student culture.</li>
<li>Serve as second-in-command to the Principal, stepping in for key leadership decisions and representing the school in cross-campus or network-wide meetings.</li>
<li>Drive initiatives to close equity gaps, using disaggregated data to design targeted interventions and ensure academic and behavioral outcomes for historically underserved student groups.</li>
<li>Mentor new and developing Assistant Principals, modeling strong coaching practices and supporting leadership growth within the admin team.</li>
</ul>
Coordinate cross-departmental collaboration (instruction, operations, student services) to ensure a seamless and effective school experience for staff, students, and families.&nbsp;
 Qualifications
To be an Assistant Principal at RMP, you must…
<ul>
<li>Have a record of driving student achievement by coaching and developing teachers to deliver high-quality instruction.</li>
<li>Be deeply committed to RMP’s vision, mission, and the Big Five, ensuring all scholars—including multilingual learners and scholars with exceptional needs—have access to rigorous and joyful learning.</li>
<li>Embrace a spirit of anti-fragility, seeking opportunities to improve, innovate, and push for excellence in yourself, your teachers, and your school community.</li>
<li>Manage time and priorities effectively, focusing on maximizing student achievement and supporting school-wide operational goals.</li>
<li>Lead with emotional constancy, setting a steady, high-expectation tone that supports a positive and productive learning environment.</li>
<li>Observe, diagnose, and coach teachers with precision, providing real-time feedback and development to accelerate their growth.</li>
<li>Build and sustain a strong school culture, ensuring scholars thrive through predictable routines, high expectations, and proactive systems.</li>
<li>Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment for teachers, with clear expectations and a focus on student success.</li>
<li>Execute RMP’s instructional vision with fidelity, ensuring alignment to our academic and cultural priorities.</li>
<li>Thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, balancing clear expectations with the flexibility to adapt and contribute to our evolving Concept Essence.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree required</li>
<li>At least three years of full-time teaching experience</li>
<li>At least two years of full-time teacher leadership or administrative experience</li>
<li>Proven track record of achieving success in the K-12 setting</li>
<li>Be able to provide an official transcript demonstrating graduation from an undergraduate institution</li>
<li>Pass a background check</li>
<li>Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States</li>
<li>We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Compensation&nbsp;
Salary&nbsp;
The salary range is $115,000 - $137,500, depending on experience.
Benefits
<ul>
<li>Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)</li>
<li>Disability Insurance</li>
<li>Life Insurance</li>
<li>Retirement through PERA</li>
<li>Paid-Time-Off</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Closing&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>RMP is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.</li>
<li>Thank you so much for considering Rocky Mountain Prep for the next stage in your teaching career. We look forward to getting to know you and to sharing more about us. Please reach out with any questions!</li>
</ul>
Why RMP?
You are joining a movement at Rocky Mountain Prep, not just a school. Here, you’ll benefit from impactful development and coaching in a community that embraces feedback and prioritizes continuous growth. At RMP, love and high expectations work in tandem, with every staff member dedicated to ensuring our students receive the opportunities they deserve.
Apply Today!
Be a part of this transformative movement in public education in Colorado. Join us in our mission to prepare every student for college and beyond.
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Secondary Lead Assistant Principal (25/26 School Year)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Basic Function:
The Assistant Principal actively drives student academic outcomes by facilitating professional development and supporting, coaching, and evaluating staff while creating and maintaining a safe and supportive academic culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Essential Duties:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Provide direct coaching and instructional guidance to staff</li>
<li>Plan and provide professional development in collaboration with others</li>
<li>Model identity-safe, culturally-relevant pedagogical practices</li>
<li>Model effective use of differentiated instructional strategies for diverse learners</li>
<li>Model successful classroom management strategies</li>
<li>Observe staff and debrief the observations to improve teaching practices</li>
<li>Provide staff with regular constructive feedback&nbsp;</li>
<li>Conduct staff evaluations using LPS-approved evaluation rubrics&nbsp;</li>
<li>Co-plan units, lessons, and formative assessments with staff&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support staff in collection and analysis of student data results</li>
<li>Develop staff’s ability to differentiate instruction to meet individualized student needs as determined by diagnostic and formative assessment data</li>
<li>Collaborate with school leaders to make instructional decisions based on student performance and make recommendations for best practices&nbsp;</li>
<li>Evaluate staff performance</li>
<li>Use data to guide coaching plans</li>
<li>Oversee after school, summer and other academic intervention programs&nbsp;</li>
<li>Oversee state and network assessments&nbsp;</li>
<li>Serve on school leadership teams as assigned&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support student discipline&nbsp;</li>
<li>Plan and facilitate student, family, and community meetings and activities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maintain communication with caregivers as needed&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values</li>
<li>Contribute to the cultivation of strong and cohesive professional learning communities</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Other Duties
<ul>
<li>Perform related duties as assigned&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university</li>
<li>4 years of successful teaching experience in diverse educational setting(s)</li>
<li>Minimum of one year of successful coaching experience&nbsp;</li>
<li>Minimum of one year of successful experience planning and facilitating professional development&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Licensing and Other Requirements&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Valid Clear California Teaching Credential</li>
<li>Valid California Administrative Services Credential or Certificate of Eligibility or Verification of enrollment in an Administrative Services Credential or intent to complete the CPACE exam</li>
<li>Employment eligibility that includes fingerprint, tuberculosis, and/or other employment clearances</li>
</ul>
 &nbsp;
Knowledge of:
<ul>
<li>Instructional programs, methods, and practices that accelerate student learning and achievement</li>
<li>Leadership development practices and effective supervision and performance evaluation</li>
<li>California standards, curriculum frameworks and current research-based practices and trends as they relate to work scope</li>
<li>Culturally-responsive pedagogy&nbsp;</li>
<li>Adult learning principles and change management theory</li>
<li>Effective professional development practices, including data-based inquiry</li>
</ul>
Skills and Ability to:
<ul>
<li>Support, monitor and evaluate instructional program effectiveness</li>
<li>Use and analyze data to develop action plans</li>
<li>Implement collaborative and team building processes</li>
<li>Plan, implement, and monitor high-leverage professional development</li>
<li>Facilitate dissent and conduct difficult and constructive conversations effectively</li>
<li>Provide timely and actionable feedback, including officially evaluating staff performance</li>
<li>Provoke, inspire and motivate people to make progress toward goals</li>
<li>Communicate effectively both orally and in writing</li>
<li>Work effectively across diverse communities</li>
<li>Manage various projects and/or demands demonstrating flexibility and effective time-management skills</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Working Conditions:
Environment
<ul>
<li>Instructional environment which includes indoor and outdoor activities</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Physical Demands
<ul>
<li>Mental acuity</li>
<li>Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard</li>
<li>Hearing and speaking to communicate&nbsp;</li>
<li>Seeing to observe and read materials</li>
<li>Sitting or standing for extended periods of time&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pulling, pushing, lifting and/or carrying instructional materials and equipment</li>
</ul>
Leadership Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at&nbsp;all levels.
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
Leadership Public Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (sexual harassment), or sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. &nbsp;Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the network webpage at <a href="http://www.leadps.org" target="_blank">www.leadps.org</a>. &nbsp;
For inquiries or concerns regarding LPS nondiscrimination policy or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:&nbsp;
Chris Harrell, Director of Student Services and Facilities, Title IX Coordinator 99 Linden Street Oakland, CA 94607 email: <a href="mailto:charrell@leadps.org" target="_blank">charrell@leadps.org</a> Phone: 510-830-3780 x115
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High School Assistant Principal (SY 2025-26)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Position Description:
The Assistant Principal is an educational leader that will foster high levels of academic achievement in their community school site. The Assistant Principal will deliver student results in line with agreed upon goals set by ICEF Public Schools. &nbsp;
Reporting:
This position reports to the Principal.
&nbsp;
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Cycle: 12 months
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan
&nbsp;
Essential Functions:
TEAM LEADERSHIP&nbsp; 25%
<ul>
<li>Serves as an administrator and instructional leader of the school, direct and supervise the instructional, discipline, culture, and special education programs</li>
<li>Provides leadership for, and facilitates collaboration with all stakeholders on identifying goals for student achievement; assess progress towards meeting goals; collaboratively develop the school’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and measure the outcome of goals</li>
<li>Works collaboratively with the ICEF Academic Team on the implementation of ICEF Instructional Initiatives at the school site level.</li>
<li>Leads the development of high-quality/effective instruction at the school site; observe and coach teachers to improve instructional planning, teaching practice, and the use of data and assessment</li>
<li>Evaluates the members on his/her team and provides guidance to the Principal in the supervision of team members.</li>
<li>Provides leadership in the area of curriculum, instruction and modifications/accommodations for students with diverse learning needs.</li>
<li>Participates in ICEF Professional Development, and provides effective professional development and training when necessary to enhance instruction for all students, including those with behavioral and learning challenges.</li>
<li>Works collaboratively on the school Attendance Team to support attendance improvement initiatives</li>
</ul>
 STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAM&nbsp; 25%
<ul>
<li>Supports teachers/teacher teams in developing student Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) academic and/or behavioral intervention plans&nbsp;</li>
<li>Works collaboratively with the School Counselor and Principal in the development and implementation of the school’s social emotional learning and mental wellness programming</li>
<li>Collaboratively develops a high-quality/effective school-wide discipline team that aligns with Positive Behavior Intervention and Support, trauma-sensitive approaches, and restorative practices</li>
<li>Supports teachers with the creation and implementation of classroom management plans that are aligned to the PBIS model and are implemented with fidelity</li>
<li>Ensures the fidelity of implementation of the school’s discipline and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support program</li>
<li>Ensures the use of best practices in the implementation of pre-referral behavioral interventions, and the implementation of behavioral support and intervention, as outlined in the IEP</li>
<li>Works collaboratively with the Principal to ensure the appropriate identification, educational programming, and services for special education students.</li>
<li>Ensures due process requirements are met to complete the appropriate development of IEPs and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure IDEA compliance.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND DATA ANALYSIS 20%
<ul>
<li>Continuously monitors, tracks and analyzes student achievement data in order to identify needed supports and strategies</li>
<li>Leads a data-driven school culture that includes the regular use of data by teachers, students and staff.</li>
<li>Implements effective, high quality data analysis cycles with teachers/teacher teams to facilitate the analysis of data provided by ICEF Common Assessments, unit assessments, and formative assessments.</li>
<li>Implements Response To Intervention (RTI) strategies and structures for students based on student achievement data</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 15%
<ul>
<li>Models how to build strong, mutually respectful, relationships with students and families, and supports teachers and staff to do the same.</li>
<li>Maintains work hours extending beyond school hours for other professional duties or functions such as staff meetings, school events, Saturday school, Parent Information Meetings, etc. when necessary</li>
<li>Is available for contact with parents, students, and staff to discuss student issues/concerns after class, at night, or on weekends (via cell phone or in person)</li>
<li>Supervises Instructional Aides, Campus Aides, and/or Intervention Specialists</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS FRAMEWORK FOCUS INDICATORS 15%
<ul>
<li>Implements effective instructional strategies to meet student learning needs</li>
<li>Provides actionable feedback</li>
<li>Tracks student data and uses student data to drive improvement and inform academic interventions</li>
<li>Systems for communicating with and responding to parents</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
●&nbsp; Bachelor’s Degree (required), Master’s Degree (preferred)&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Hold a valid, Clear California Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential, or Pupil Personnel Services Credential (or an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferrable to California)&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Hold a valid, California Administrative Credential&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Experience working with adult learners, coaching teachers, and delivering professional development&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Significant experience with developing school-wide systems/procedures and driving initiatives with staff&nbsp;
●&nbsp; A deep understanding of PBIS, restorative and trauma-informed practices.&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Ability to leverage data to make data-driven decisions&nbsp;
●&nbsp; At least 5 years of teaching/counseling experience in an urban school setting, serving low income and minority students, at multiple grade levels.&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Experience coaching, leading and supporting teachers&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily with minority and low-income students&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Excellence in time management, taking initiative, and follow-through&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Experience in analyzing data and using results to modify instructional practices&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful, and willing to do whatever it takes to help our students reach a level of academic excellence&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Model positive and healthy character traits and habits, including the ICEF Core Values&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Unquestioned integrity and commitment to the ICEF mission and willingness to serve the ICEF community
 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position may supervise Teachers, Campus Aides, Instructional Aides, Intervention Specialists, and possibly other positions.
&nbsp;
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
●&nbsp; Must believe in and live out ICEF's Core Values&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Must ensure achievement of ICEF’s mission&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Must have an unwavering belief that all students can learn and achieve success in school&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to foster positive working relationships.&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Must be able to interact with stakeholders at all levels (including all staff, parents, students, and community members) in a respectful manner and provide excellent customer service.&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Must have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Must attend and participate in ICEF staff meetings as required&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Must attend and participate in ICEF training programs as required&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Must have reliable and insured transportation&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Must be able to travel between schools and the home office as required as a condition of employment&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Must have a valid California Driver’s License.&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Must show proof and maintain a clear TB, DOJ and FBI Clearance&nbsp;
●&nbsp; Must provide documentation of eligibility to work in US&nbsp;
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
●&nbsp; A valid CA Clear Single Subject or Multiple Subject teaching credential or PPS credential in School Counseling (or an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferrable to California).&nbsp;
●&nbsp; A valid CA Administrative credential/ Certificate of Eligibility (or an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferable to California), or are in the process of obtaining one.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands 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.&nbsp;
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or feel.&nbsp;
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move and/or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.&nbsp;
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Continuing Educ./ Training
<ul>
<li>As needed</li>
</ul>
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Certificate &amp; Licenses
<ul>
<li>Valid Driver’s License</li>
</ul>
Clearances
<ul>
<li>Criminal Justice/&nbsp;</li>
<li>Fingerprint Clearance</li>
<li>TB Clearance</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Benefits
As a full time employee of ICEF Public Schools, employees are entitled to Medical, Life Insurance, Dental and Vision plans, and 403b&nbsp; retirement programs as offered by ICEF Public Schools. Eligible employees will also be entitled to sick leave and vacation time in accordance with ICEF Public School policies. &nbsp; &nbsp;

High School Assistant Principal (25-26 SY)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Basic Function:
The Assistant Principal actively drives student academic outcomes by facilitating professional development and supporting, coaching, and evaluating staff while creating and maintaining a safe and supportive academic culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Essential Duties:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Provide direct coaching and instructional guidance to staff</li>
<li>Plan and provide professional development in collaboration with others</li>
<li>Model identity-safe, culturally-relevant pedagogical practices</li>
<li>Model effective use of differentiated instructional strategies for diverse learners</li>
<li>Model successful classroom management strategies</li>
<li>Observe staff and debrief the observations to improve teaching practices</li>
<li>Provide staff with regular constructive feedback&nbsp;</li>
<li>Conduct staff evaluations using LPS-approved evaluation rubrics&nbsp;</li>
<li>Co-plan units, lessons, and formative assessments with staff&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support staff in collection and analysis of student data results</li>
<li>Develop staff’s ability to differentiate instruction to meet individualized student needs as determined by diagnostic and formative assessment data</li>
<li>Collaborate with school leaders to make instructional decisions based on student performance and make recommendations for best practices&nbsp;</li>
<li>Evaluate staff performance</li>
<li>Use data to guide coaching plans</li>
<li>Oversee after school, summer and other academic intervention programs&nbsp;</li>
<li>Oversee state and network assessments&nbsp;</li>
<li>Serve on school leadership teams as assigned&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support student discipline&nbsp;</li>
<li>Plan and facilitate student, family, and community meetings and activities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maintain communication with caregivers as needed&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values</li>
<li>Contribute to the cultivation of strong and cohesive professional learning communities</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Other Duties
<ul>
<li>Perform related duties as assigned&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university</li>
<li>4 years of successful teaching experience in diverse educational setting(s)</li>
<li>Minimum of one year of successful coaching experience&nbsp;</li>
<li>Minimum of one year of successful experience planning and facilitating professional development&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Licensing and Other Requirements&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Valid Clear California Teaching Credential</li>
<li>Valid California Administrative Services Credential or Certificate of Eligibility or Verification of enrollment in an Administrative Services Credential or intent to complete the CPACE exam</li>
<li>Employment eligibility that includes fingerprint, tuberculosis, and/or other employment clearances</li>
</ul>
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Knowledge of:
<ul>
<li>Instructional programs, methods, and practices that accelerate student learning and achievement</li>
<li>Leadership development practices and effective supervision and performance evaluation</li>
<li>California standards, curriculum frameworks and current research-based practices and trends as they relate to work scope</li>
<li>Culturally-responsive pedagogy&nbsp;</li>
<li>Adult learning principles and change management theory</li>
<li>Effective professional development practices, including data-based inquiry</li>
</ul>
Skills and Ability to:
<ul>
<li>Support, monitor and evaluate instructional program effectiveness</li>
<li>Use and analyze data to develop action plans</li>
<li>Implement collaborative and team building processes</li>
<li>Plan, implement, and monitor high-leverage professional development</li>
<li>Facilitate dissent and conduct difficult and constructive conversations effectively</li>
<li>Provide timely and actionable feedback, including officially evaluating staff performance</li>
<li>Provoke, inspire and motivate people to make progress toward goals</li>
<li>Communicate effectively both orally and in writing</li>
<li>Work effectively across diverse communities</li>
<li>Manage various projects and/or demands demonstrating flexibility and effective time-management skills</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Working Conditions:
Environment
<ul>
<li>Instructional environment which includes indoor and outdoor activities</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Physical Demands
<ul>
<li>Mental acuity</li>
<li>Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard</li>
<li>Hearing and speaking to communicate&nbsp;</li>
<li>Seeing to observe and read materials</li>
<li>Sitting or standing for extended periods of time&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pulling, pushing, lifting and/or carrying instructional materials and equipment</li>
</ul>
Leadership Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at&nbsp;all levels.
Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
Leadership Public Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (sexual harassment), or sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. &nbsp;Complaint forms are available at school sites and on the network webpage at <a href="http://www.leadps.org" target="_blank">www.leadps.org</a>. &nbsp;
For inquiries or concerns regarding LPS nondiscrimination policy or the filing of discrimination complaints please contact:&nbsp;
Chris Harrell, Director of Student Services and Facilities, Title IX Coordinator 99 Linden Street Oakland, CA 94607 email: <a href="mailto:charrell@leadps.org" target="_blank">charrell@leadps.org</a> Phone: 510-830-3780 x115
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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: Starting Salary: $82,500 
Crossroads Charter Schools is looking for highly effective, highly qualified and highly motivated individuals to join our organization. Ideal candidates will have experience in urban education and be committed to our four core values: High Expectations, Real World Learning, Creative Culture, and Belonging.
 
Crossroads Charter Schools organization is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other factor prohibited by law.
 
Job Description: Assistant Principal
 
Direct Supervisor: Principal, or designee
 
School Summary: At Crossroads Charter Schools, we
 
<ul>
<li>Develop school environments where all students are actively and meaningfully engaged in rigorous instruction and authentic learning tasks.</li>
<li>Interrupt the school to prison pipeline policies and practices that are directly and indirectly pushing the most at-risk students out of school and on a pathway to the juvenile and criminal justice systems.</li>
<li>Engage families as partners in meaningful ways.</li>
<li>Nurture an open, collaborative, and trusting environment because the work is enormous, deeply personal, emotional and often difficult.</li>
<li>Engage in on-going job-embedded professional development through co-teaching and co-planning</li>
</ul>
 
Position Summary:
 
The primary responsibilities are to work closely with and support the educational and programmatic leader, the Principal, by coaching staff, managing instructional and behavioral programs, and monitoring student achievement. The Assistant Principal helps the Principal set the curriculum and establish expectations for instruction, assessments and school culture. The Assistant Principal is a hardworking, goal-oriented and enthusiastic professional with excellent subject knowledge and a sound understanding of the Missouri Learning Standards and Common Core State Standards.
Please submit a resume, cover letter and references.
 
Position Responsibilities:
 
<ul>
<li>Assist the principal in driving student learning and engagement</li>
<li>Help ensures that the learning environment is dynamic and conducive to high-level learning.</li>
<li>Assist staff in the data team process, the creation of common formative assessments, the ongoing review, and refinement of curriculum and learning objectives and the implementation of the response to intervention (RTI) strategies. </li>
<li>Provide instructional coaching to staff, track staff progress, and celebrate successes.</li>
<li>Help designs and conduct professional development.</li>
<li>Supervise and evaluate assigned school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall school goals.</li>
<li>Chairs and participates in meetings as assigned for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.</li>
<li>Facilitate communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts</li>
<li>Provide assistance with student discipline and helps management discipline systems.</li>
<li>Assist in communicating and meeting with students, parents, volunteers, and others to foster strong community relationships.</li>
<li>Represent the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to the school environment.</li>
<li>Serve as Acting Principal in the absence of the principal.</li>
<li>Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times and comply with school policies, procedures, and expectations.</li>
<li>Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.</li>
<li>All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.</li>
</ul>
 
Skills and Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Masters or Education Specialist in school administration and valid Missouri License required</li>
<li>Minimum 3 years of experience in administration preferred</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years of experience as a classroom teacher preferred</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in the areas of school leadership, urban education, real world learning, curriculum development, instructional support, professional development, data teams, formative assessments, Love &amp; Logic, and BIST.</li>
<li>Knowledge of co-teaching and project-based learning</li>
<li>Desire to continue professional development</li>
<li>Excellent organization skills and an ability to coordinate multiple tasks and activities</li>
<li>Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and an ability to keep multiple stakeholder groups, including parents, teachers, staff, volunteers and partners, informed of critical issues, activities and schedules. </li>
<li>Excellent work ethic, positive attitude, flexibility and willingness to perform tasks assigned</li>
<li>Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and teachers in the school environment and community.</li>
<li>Must pass an extensive background checks.</li>
</ul>
 
 
All applicants must apply on Crossroads' website: <a href="http://www.crossroadsschoolskc.org/careers" target="_blank">http://www.crossroadsschoolskc.org/careers</a>
 
Key Working Relationships in Addition to Supervisor:
 
Teachers, Students, Parents, Volunteers, Office Staff, Support Staff, Assistant Principals, Principals, District Leadership Team, Central Office Team
 
 
 
Expected Salary - One of your application questions will ask you to indicate your expected salary. To respond to the question, please review the 2024-25 12-Month Academic Compensation Philosophy to indicate your expected salary. 
 
 
 
 
Both federal and state law requires all public school personnel to submit to and pass a criminal background check prior to employment by the school. Crossroads Charter Schools is required by law to exclude from employment any person who has pleaded to or been found guilty of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude under the laws of the State of Missouri, any other State of the United States or any other country, whether or not a sentence is or was imposed.
 
Please be advised that Crossroads Charter Schools does not seek information related to the conviction of crimes unrelated to those described in this question. Your conviction of a crime not otherwise listed above is not an automatic disqualification from employment consideration. The school will consider the nature of the offense and the relationship between the offense and the position for which you are applying.

Elementary Assistant Principal (2025 - 2026 School Year)

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. 
Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.
Position Overview
<ul>
<li>Grade(s): 9-12</li>
</ul>
The Assistant Principal (AP) of Academics and Instruction drives student achievement for KIPP Capital Region High School. In partnership with the HS Leadership team, this role will own the curriculum implementation management for HS courses and manage an instructional leadership team of Assistant Principals with content expertise to develop teachers.
Duties/Responsibilities
Program Vision
<ul>
<li>Owns HS program design, to include setting and monitoring progress towards program goals, creation of key program deliverables (curriculum implementation and coaching tools, formal professional development calendar, etc.).</li>
<li>Strategically manages and invests key program stakeholders (staff, students, and families).</li>
<li>In collaboration with T&amp;L, drives significant and equitable student growth and outcomes.</li>
<li>Ensures that curriculum is aligned to NYS standards and graduation requirements</li>
</ul>
Program Implementation
<ul>
<li>Engages and invests stakeholders (teachers, school leaders, students, families) in our vision of high-quality instruction.</li>
<li>Coaches school-based instructional leaders in curriculum implementation and data-driven instruction.</li>
<li>Oversees the administration of assessments that yield meaningful data.</li>
<li>Creates data-driven action plans that promote student achievement.</li>
<li>Observes instructional practices in school to identify and address curriculum design and professional development opportunities.</li>
</ul>
Development of all Instructional Leaders and Teachers
<ul>
<li>Designing and leading professional development, both pedagogy and curriculum/assessment specific.</li>
<li>Designing structures and systems for leaders and coaches to further enhance content knowledge and curriculum implementation.</li>
<li>Leading regular school walk-throughs and classroom observations with school and regional leadership teams.</li>
<li>Manage instructional coaches to devise meaningful teacher action steps that improve student outcomes.</li>
<li>Ensure effective performance management is in place for all teachers through training, modeling, coaching and use accountability measures in their work with instructional coaches.</li>
</ul>
KIPP Capital Region
<ul>
<li>Perform other duties as outlined by the High School Principal.</li>
<li>Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together.</li>
<li>Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services</li>
<li>Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous improvement initiatives.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree in Secondary Education is strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a High school educator, preferably in a charter or public school environment.</li>
<li>3+ years of Leadership experience, preferably with demonstrated excellence in instructional leadership, including instructional coaching, leading professional development, and responsibility for student achievement.</li>
<li>1+ years experience in managing other instructional leaders preferred.</li>
<li>Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required.</li>
<li>Aptitude to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.</li>
</ul>
Additional Information
WORK PERKS When you join KIPP Capital Region, you are joining in on our promise to families that their children will enter college and the professional world able to thrive academically due to their literacy, numeracy, and core knowledge in science and social studies. We also promise that our students will develop a passion for learning and the drive necessary to persevere as they climb the mountain to and through college and career. Our graduates will be prepared to return to their community as teachers, leaders, and architects of continued growth in the Capital Region. And while the biggest perk to working at KIPP Capital Region is doing work that makes a lifelong difference in the lives of our students, you'll find that's not the only benefit we offer:
<ul>
<li>Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage</li>
<li>Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match</li>
<li>Childcare benefits</li>
<li>Unparalleled work/life integration</li>
<li>Casual dress code</li>
<li>Relocation stipend (conditions apply)</li>
<li>And so much more! For more information on the benefits of joining KIPP Capital Region, please view our Employee Benefits Summary.</li>
</ul>
Learn More: KIPP Capital Region offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,500 - $94,500. 
Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our teacher salary scale at point of hire.
All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/
This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.

[2025-2026] Assistant Principal of Academics & Instruction - High School

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionSalary: $82,350 - $104,206 
Assistant Principal of Culture
Highline Academy Charter Schools
Denver, Colorado
210 Contracted Days
Compensation: $82,350 - $104,206
 
About Highline Academy Charter Schools
 
Step into the vibrant world of Highline Academy, where every child is celebrated for their uniqueness and empowered to soar towards academic, civic, and personal greatness. Since our inception in 2004 in Southeast Denver, we've been more than just a charter organization; we're a tight-knit community dedicated to inclusive excellence and unwavering support for every student.
In 2014, our family expanded with the opening of our second school in Green Valley Ranch, further enriching our diverse tapestry. Hailing from fifty different countries and speaking 26 languages, our students bring a kaleidoscope of experiences and perspectives to our halls. Regardless of background or previous educational journey, each child finds a place to thrive within our inclusive environment.
At Highline, excellence isn't just a goalit's our reality. Our students consistently surpass district and state averages, a testament to the passion and dedication of our exceptional faculty. With high retention rates among both staff and students, our school exudes a positive culture and a sense of belonging that fosters unparalleled growth and achievement.
But our commitment to excellence goes beyond academics. We believe in a well-rounded education that nurtures the whole child. That's why we offer a rich liberal arts curriculum, complete with Art, Music, Spanish, and P.E. instruction. We set the bar high for all learners, recognizing that each child has unique needs and talents. Embracing a highly inclusive environment to serve all students, including multilingual learners and students with special needs, our teachers provide personalized instruction in core subjects like math and language arts, ensuring every student can access the curriculum.
For those who require extra support, our robust intervention program offers additional resources tailored to individual needs. We proudly welcome students with special needs into our inclusive classrooms, where they're fully integrated and supported every step of the way.
But education at Highline isn't just about academicsit's about character development too. Our signature Reach program instills values like responsibility, empowerment, aspiration, citizenship, and honesty in every student. Implementing a restorative justice approach, we cultivate a culture of empathy, self-reflection, and academic excellence, empowering our students to reach out, reach in, and reach up to their fullest potential.
At Highline, we're not just educatorswe're advocates for every child's success. With a students-first, growth mindset approach, we inspire our students to dream big and strive for greatness. And as role models, our staff embody these values, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment where every child can flourish.
Join us at Highline Academy, where excellence knows no bounds, and every child is empowered to shine.
 
About the Role
 
Reporting to the campus Principal, the Assistant Principal at Highline plays an integral role in realizing our mission to inspire and empower students to achieve their highest potential. As an Assistant Principal, you'll play a pivotal role in driving academic excellence, fostering a positive school culture, and supporting the professional growth of our dedicated educators. Your leadership will not only impact the lives of our students but also contribute to the overall success and reputation of our school within the community. If you're ready to make a profound difference in education and lead with purpose, this is the opportunity you've been seeking. Join us in shaping the future leaders of tomorrow and embark on a rewarding journey of growth and impact as an Assistant Principal at our K-8 school.
 
Outcomes:
The Assistant Principal of Culture will be responsible for achieving the following outcomes within the first year:
<ol>
<li>Leads Behavior Support &amp; MTSS Implementation:
<ul>
<li>Implements and refines a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for behavior to ensure all students receive the interventions and supports needed for success.</li>
<li>Works collaboratively with teachers to build strong, proactive classroom management systems grounded in restorative justice practices.</li>
<li>Ensures discipline is fair, equitable, and aligned with the school's mission and values.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Supports SPED &amp; Mental Health Team Leadership:
<ul>
<li>Serves as a key liaison for the SPED team, ensuring compliance, collaboration, and effective support for students with IEPs and 504 plans.</li>
<li>Leads the school's mental health team to proactively support student well-being and crisis response.</li>
<li>Builds strong systems to foster communication and collaboration between SPED, general education, and mental health teams.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Drives Social-Emotional Learning &amp; REACH Core Values Program:
<ul>
<li>Leads the implementation and integration of Highlines SEL program, ensuring students develop self-awareness, relationship skills, and emotional regulation strategies.</li>
<li>Oversees the REACH Core Values program, ensuring values are embedded in daily student and staff experiences.</li>
<li>Develops school wide initiatives and professional development opportunities to strengthen a culture of respect, inclusion, and personal excellence.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Builds a Culture of High Expectations &amp; Belonging:
<ul>
<li>Ensures a schoolwide culture where all students and staff feel a sense of belonging, safety, and motivation to excel.</li>
<li>Supports staff in developing a growth mindset approach to student discipline, behavior interventions, and SEL instruction.</li>
<li>Works with the admin team to hire and retain staff who embody the school's mission, values, and commitment to equity.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Demonstrates Leadership Excellence:
<ul>
<li>Scores Proficient or above on all core competencies of the Assistant Principal position rubric.</li>
<li>Serves as a thought partner to the Principal and leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making that strengthens Highlines impact.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
 
Core Competencies
 
The ultimate aim of the Assistant Principal is to achieve the outcomes listed above. In order to achieve those outcomes, we imagine that the Assistant Principal will bring a desire to continue to build upon the following core competencies:
<ul>
<li>Instructional Leadership - Maintains a laser-like focus on academic achievement and continues to grow and develop an encyclopedic knowledge of best practices in student, family, and staff engagement, culture, data-driven instruction, and achievement.</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>People Management - Manages people development, work activities, and performance with the goal of optimizing efficient use of talent. Unlocks and channels staffs potential and sees this as key to Highline Academys success. Plans for development, coaches others, and addresses performance issues and conflicts at the individual and organizational level.</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>Personal Agility - Demonstrates a positive attitude, resilience and openness to change. Adapts ones approach as the requirements of a situation change, is comfortable in ambiguous situations, and works effectively in a variety of settings with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds and experiences.</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>Service Orientation Builds relationships with others by acting with the needs of students and staff in mind. Facilitates delivery of solutions that meet expressed and unexpressed needs with a genuine desire to assist others and move the boulders in the road that impede success in the classroom and the school environment.</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>Culture Add and Equity - Understands importance of Highline Academy being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization; shows daily commitment to diversity and mission, including various perspectives in work. Maintains a deep commitment and competency in diversity, equity, inclusiveness, belonging, and anti-racism, actively fostering environments where all individuals are valued, respected, and provided with equal opportunities regardless of their backgrounds.</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>Mission and Core Values - Internalizes Highline Academys mission and vision and excites others about whats possible for our students, families, and communities. Internalizes, embodies, champions, and holds others accountable to the Highline Academy core values of responsibility, empowerment, aspiration, citizenship, and honesty. Brings a diverse perspective, a strong desire to learn, and a spirit of generosity and curiosity to the team.</li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications
 
<ul>
<li>4+ years school based experience, including working with students in Title I schools and multilingual learners (charter school experience preferred)</li>
<li>Relevant school leadership experience (minimally as a Dean, Restorative Practices Coordinator, or Assistant Principal)</li>
<li>Proven experience in attaining outstanding academic results for students</li>
<li>Experienced and highly effective in using data analysis to drive instructional decisions and coaching</li>
<li>Demonstrated interest and experience in considering issues of marginalization and equity in education</li>
<li>Demonstrated technology skills, including experience with G-Suite</li>
<li>Bachelor's degree required with preference for advanced degree in curriculum and instruction, leadership, or education</li>
<li>Teaching or social work License required at minimum, preference for administrative license or special education license</li>
</ul>
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
 
Highline Academy is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Highline Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please email us at <a href="mailto:staylor@highlineacademy.org" target="_blank">staylor@highlineacademy.org</a> if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application.

2025 - 2026 School Year: Assistant Principal of Culture

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Are you ready to embark on a journey where every decision you make, every lesson you impart, and every interaction you have can make a monumental difference in the lives of young scholars? Welcome to Vanguard Classical School, where opportunity meets purpose, and the stage is set for transformative education. As an Assistant Principal at Vanguard, you hold the key to unlocking the potential within each student, guiding them towards a future brimming with promise and possibility.
At Vanguard Classical School, we're not just shaping minds; we're molding character, instilling values, and fostering a love for learning that transcends the classroom. Located in beautiful Colorado, our free public charter school boasts a unique educational approach centered around the Core Knowledge Curriculum Sequence, taught in the classical style. Our students don uniforms as a symbol of unity, pride, and dedication to their academic journey. With classes held four days a week, we offer an enriching environment where both students and staff thrive.
As an Assistant Principal, you'll be at the forefront of our mission to cultivate well-rounded individuals who embody the principles of Honor, Achievement, World Citizenship, and Kindness. Your role is multifaceted, encompassing leadership, mentorship, and the enforcement of our school's rules and expectations.
Your primary responsibility will be to lead and develop our team of dedicated teaching professionals. Through collaborative initiatives, ongoing training, and personalized support, you'll empower our educators to excel in their craft and inspire students to reach new heights of academic excellence. Your guidance will not only elevate teaching standards but also foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
In addition to supporting our faculty, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining a safe, orderly, and inclusive learning environment. By upholding our school's rules and expectations with fairness and consistency, you'll ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn and grow free from distractions or disruptions. Your unwavering commitment to discipline and accountability will reinforce the values of respect, responsibility, and integrity that are the cornerstone of our community.
But perhaps most importantly, as an Assistant Principal at Vanguard, you'll have the privilege of making a profound impact on the lives of our students. Whether it's lending a listening ear, offering words of encouragement, or providing guidance through life's challenges, your presence will serve as a beacon of support and inspiration. By fostering meaningful connections and nurturing a culture of empathy and compassion, you'll help shape not only academic success but also character development and emotional well-being.
If you're passionate about education, dedicated to serving others, and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we invite you to join us at Vanguard Classical School. Together, we'll embark on a journey of discovery, growth, and empowerment, where every day offers the opportunity to ignite the spark of curiosity and ignite the flame of potential. Apply now and become a catalyst for change in the lives of our students and the future of our community.
Top of Form
 
Why Else should you be part of our extraordinary team:
We operate on a 4 day in school class week - Tuesday through Friday.
We conduct professional development one Monday per month. We want you to use your unique skills, talents, and passions to build sports teams, clubs, and events - choose your own adventure to build community and make remarkable experiences for students and families.
Check us out at <a href="http://www.vanguardclassical.org" target="_blank">www.vanguardclassical.org</a> - are we a great fit for you? Can you lead a team that brings learning to life?
 
Other details 
Job or Environmental Conditions
<ul>
<li>Classroom, lunchroom, and playground</li>
</ul>
 
Physical &amp; Financial Requirements
<ul>
<li>Must be able to push, pull, lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and be able to speak to a child at his or her eye level, which may include squatting or sitting on the ground</li>
</ul>
 
Decision Making/Supervising/Confidentiality
<ul>
<li>Leadership/Mentorship/Development of a team of teaching professionals</li>
<li>Experience working with students in sports or activities</li>
<li>Ability to mediate difficult situations.</li>
<li>The ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.</li>
<li>A commitment to classical education and the school's mission.</li>
<li>Experience with Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) and/or character education.</li>
<li>Experience in education management, supervision, or administration.</li>
<li>Experience in or knowledge of charter or independent schools and the Core Knowledge Sequence.</li>
<li>Responsible for maintaining confidentiality regarding all students</li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Master's Degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li>
<li>Completion of a Administrative Leadership Program. Must be licensed or have the ability to obtain a license through CDE.</li>
<li>Minimum 2-years of school leadership experience, preferably at high school experience.</li>
<li>Previous K-12 education classroom experience.</li>
<li>Experience leading student discipline, curriculum, and professional learning.</li>
<li>Experience working with students in sports or activities.</li>
<li>Ability to mediate difficult situations.</li>
<li>The ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.</li>
<li>Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail</li>
<li>Outstanding written and oral communication skills</li>
</ul>
 
Your employment by the Vanguard Classical School may provide you with information that is confidential and proprietary to the Vanguard Classical School or to its affiliated schools including, but not limited to, any trade secret, any financial, educational, fundraising, student, and/or personnel files, records and/or information (collectively "Confidential Information"), and that disclosure of any Confidential Information could cause irreparable harm to the Vanguard Classical School and its students. You agree not to communicate, divulge, or disclose to any other person, firm, or entity or use for your own benefit or purposes, any Confidential Information, except as required by law or court order or expressly authorized in advance in writing by the Vanguard Classical School. This covenant shall survive the expiration or termination of your employment by the Vanguard Classical School.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, you will be required to provide documented evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Please bring appropriate documentation with you to your New Hire Orientation. Federal Law states that the Charter School may not permit you to work more than three days without this documentation. 
Lastly, please note that your employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of the required criminal background clearance process, and that the failure to do so will render any offer null and void in its entirety.

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