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Openings as of 4/23/2025
Administration

Assistant Principal, Middle School

JobID: 2751

Position Type:
  Administration/Assistant Principal


Date Posted:
  3/26/2025


Location:
  Ortega Middle School


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until filled


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Job Title: Assistant Principal, Middle School 
 
Certified FLSA Status: Exempt:
 
Administrative Pay Range: See salary schedule
 
Typical Work Year: 10 months 
 
SUMMARY: Assist the Principal in the administration of the middle school, including hiring and evaluating staff and providing leadership in the areas of personnel, curriculum development, student programs, budgets and contracts. Responsibilities also include school safety, student attendance, student discipline and community relations. 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. Duties and assignments may vary based on building assignment.
 
Job Tasks Descriptions
 
• Assist in the promotion of positive school climate and staff morale through recognition programs and honoring those who excel

• Coordinate outside building usage with school needs including all activities, field trips, assemblies, etc.

• Promote school safety by implementing safety drills for fire, tornado and lockdown. Design and assign staff to supervision assignments before, after and during the school day. 

• Conduct search and seizures, work with law enforcement and enforce School District discipline policies.

• Implement co-curricular activities, including athletics, athletic supervision and clubs.

• Develop and implement staff development opportunities.

• Monitor, maintain and coordinate facility maintenance.

• Assist with the evaluation of certified and classified staff.

• Ensure implementation of District standards at building level by aligning curriculum with content standards through teacher observations and/or through curriculum committee work

• Act as liaison between school and community by responding to parent and community concerns/questions and promoting positive public relations.

• Assist with developing the Master Schedule.

• Assist with hiring certified and classified staff

• Perform other duties as assigned
 
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: 
 
• Master’s degree plus additional coursework required to obtain a Colorado Type D       Certificate/Principal/ Administrator’s License.

•  Minimum of three years of teaching experience.
 
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
 
• Colorado Type D Certificate/Principal/Administrator’s License. 

• Valid Colorado driver’s license. 

• Classified Employee and Certified Employee Evaluation Training Certificates required within one month after hire
 
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
 
•  Strong decision making, analytical and organizational skills.

•  Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.

•  Intermediate to advanced knowledge of and ability to develop, monitor and evaluate curriculum, discipline plans and supervision/safety plans (RDPs). 

• Basic microcomputer and software skills. 

• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, District policies, building and department procedures. 

• Ability to stay current with district policy, standards and training in the areas of data quality, data privacy, and cyber-security with respect to student and staff data, and related information systems 

• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment. 

• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills
 
Reports to:  Principal



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Openings as of 4/23/2025
Administration

Principal

JobID: 2748

Position Type:
  Administration/Principal


Date Posted:
  3/24/2025


Location:
  Alamosa Alternative Education/Online School


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until filled


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Online School Principal

Please view the attached brochure for the complete application process.
TITLE: SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
DEFINITION:
A staff member who is responsible for supervising all certified/licensed and classified staff within their school building.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.At least five years of successful teaching and/or school administrative experience.
2.Master’s degree, preferably with emphasis in school administration.
3.Appropriate Colorado administrative certificate or license.
4.Demonstrated ability to work with students, teachers, parents and citizens of the community.
5.Demonstrated ability to implement effective public relations.
6.Organizational skills to complete tasks responsibly.
REPORTS TO:
The Superintendent of Schools
JOB GOALS:
1.Take active leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating instructional andoperational programs related to appropriate school level.
2.Through use of supervisory and administrative skills, promote the total educational growth ofeach student in the school.
3.Adopt the general program of education approved by the Board of Education to meet theneeds of the community.
PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
It is imperative that the person employed in this position display, at all times, acceptable professional and ethical standards. These expectations are as follows, but are not limited to:
1.Confidentiality
2.Courtesy
3.Cooperation and positive attitude
4.Reliability/punctuality
5.Accuracy and efficiency
6.Respectfulness toward others
7.Honesty
8.Timeliness in respect to deadlines
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional
1.Study the educational needs of the students served by the school and develop plans formeeting these needs.
2.Initiate, design, and implement programs to meet specific needs of the school.
3.Supervise the instructional program within the school.
4.Supervise the teaching process within the school.
5.Implement and supervise the special education program within the school.
6.Utilize all resources of the school system and the community in developing the mosteffective educational program.
7.Budget school time to provide for the efficient conduct of school instruction.
8.Supervise and evaluate the extracurricular program within the school. Maintainresponsibility for the planning, organization and implementation of all school activities.
9. Direct the co-curricular program within the school.
10. Establish and maintain an effective learning climate.
11. Assist in the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of the curriculum.
12. Report to appropriate administrative officers regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, supplies and curriculum.
13. Advise appropriate central office personnel of activities and problems within the school.
Management of Staff Personnel
1. Interpret and implement all Board policies and regulations relating to the proper administrative supervision of the school. Prepare a building faculty handbook.
2. According to established procedures, recommend the removal of those teachers whose work performance is unsatisfactory.
3. Supervise and evaluate all certificated and classified personnel assigned to the school.
4. Assist in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training and assigning of certificated personnel.
5. Assist in the in-service orientation and training of teachers with special emphasis on instructional issues designed to improve student achievement.
6. Cooperate with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation and the assignment of student teachers.
7. Keep abreast of research and developments within the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications and discussing areas of mutual interest with other professionals.
8. Delegate authority to responsible personnel to assume administrative responsibility in the absence of the principal.
9. Delegate and assign responsibility of the staff as is appropriate for the proper operation of the school.
10. Conduct staff meetings as necessary for the proper operation of the school. Conduct meetings to keep staff informed of policy changes, new initiatives, and ways to improve student achievement.
Management of Students
1. Assume responsibility for the observance of all Board regulations and policies by students within the school. Inform the students of policies and regulations through the preparation and distribution of a student handbook.
2. Supervise the guidance program to enhance individual student education and development.
3. Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students. Assure district records are kept in a place safe from fire, theft and inappropriate and unauthorized usage.
4. Develop methods of evaluating student progress toward stated educational objectives.
5. Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline respecting the due process rights of students. Establish guides for proper student conduct and the maintenance of student discipline. Assert leadership in times of civil disobedience in the school according to Board policy.
6. Assume responsibility for the attendance, health, safety and general well being of students and staff. Plan and supervise fire drills, lock down drills and emergency preparedness programs.
7. Schedule and attend special events held to recognize student achievement.
8. Attend appropriate school-sponsored activities involving students for the purpose of interest in the activity and to assume the responsibility for the orderly conduct of the activity.
9. Assume responsibility for the classification, promotion, retention and assignment of students.
Management of School Business
1. Coordinate or supervise such support services as maintenance, transportation, security, food services, recreational programs and financial and accounting functions as they affect school operations.
2. Supervise the preparation of school reports for the district office. Prepare or supervise the preparation of all reports, records, lists and all other material required by the district administration.
3. Assist in the management and preparation of the district budget. Prepare and submit budgetary requests relative to the school and monitor expenditure of funds. Approve requests for purchases and services required by staff.
4. Assume supervisory responsibility for the funds generated by various student activities.
5. Maintain a complete inventory of all equipment assigned to the school building.
6. Assume responsibility for the safety and operation of the school.
7. Coordinate student body fundraising activities.
Community Relations
1. Act as liaison between the school and the community.
2. Interpret activities and policies of the school and the district to the community and encourage community participation.
3. Develop an informational program of public relations in order to further the community’s understanding and support of the educational program.
4. Organize and meet regularly with building accountability committee providing leadership that encourages participation in decisions affecting the school.
5. Establish and maintain favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for school objectives and programs.
6. Interpret Board policies and administrative directives for the community.
Other Duties
1. Accomplishes other dutues as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Number of days assigned annually
2. Salary to be negotiated with the Board of Education.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy and procedure for evaluation of Administrative staff.
FLSA Status:       Exempt 


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