Frontline Applicant Tracking - Mesa County Valley School District 51

Openings as of 3/14/2025
Administration-Assistant Principal

.5 (1/2 Time) Assistant Principal / .5 (1/2 Time) MTSS Specialist

JobID: 11420

Position Type:
  Administration-Assistant Principal/Assistant Principal


Date Posted:
  3/14/2025


Location:
  Rocky Mountain Elementary


Closing Date:
  03/23/2025


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Description:
Rocky Mountain Elementary Assistant Principal / MTSS Specialist
1/2 Time Assistant Principal & 1/2 Time MTSS Specialist

About Rocky Mountain Elementary:
At Rocky Mountain Elementary, we believe in soaring to success through RISE—our vision built on Relationships, Integrity, Safety, and Everyone, Every Day. Our dedicated staff values meeting the individual needs of each learner, ensuring students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. By fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, we empower every Eagle to reach new heights. If you're passionate about student success and value a team-focused culture, Rocky Mountain is the place for you!  

Job Summary:
Half-Time Elementary Assistant Principal

As Rocky Mountains Elementary Assistant Principal, you will be responsible for increasing student achievement by supporting an aligned and coherent system that includes the District 51 Learning Model, and Instruction-Based standards and in accordance with Board of Education (BOE) policies.  The Assistant Principal is involved with many aspects of the assigned school’s management and oversight including curriculum delivery, programming effectiveness, and operational responsibilities.

Educational Delivery
This position supports the District’s initiatives to develop academic programming, along with District and community partnerships that provide educational experiences for students through multi-faceted education and social emotional learning (SEL).  Working collaboratively with community and school stakeholders, the Assistant Principal works with the Principal:
• Supporting dynamic, innovative programming to align with student needs as well as current educational demands and trends;
• Continuously monitor and be knowledgeable of current and evolving academic programs and opportunities locally, regionally, and nationally;
• Monitoring and ensuring the behavioral expectations, curriculum and of instructional programs within the school, and recognizes the contributions of diverse groups and fosters success for all students regardless of gender, sex, and/or disability;
• Promoting and leading the use of technology in performance based instructional programs;
• Using data to analyze student attendance trends, truancy interventions, and to serve as a catalyst for, and benchmark of growth and continuous student engagement improvements. Assistant Principal is often the administrative representative for investigating incidents involving students and as such must balance the need for sensitivity, consideration of any public relation impact, and to be knowledgeable of and adhere to the applicable laws, policies, statues, and procedures.
• As assigned the AP oversees the school’s community outreach regarding safety and welfare including contact with students, parents, businesses, community agencies organizations and others.

Instructional Curriculum:
Leadership in this dynamic field requires an understanding of the philosophy of standards based education, the D51 Learning Model, the Teaching and Learning Model, for instructors and its effectiveness in the school.  Supports provided by the AP include:
• Assisting the implementation, monitoring effectiveness, and helping to grow the school’s adopted instructional programs;
• Collecting and analyzing student assessment or performance data for a variety of purposes including but not limited to meeting regulatory requirements, recommending changes or updates to curricula, and identifying staff Professional Learning needs;
• Supporting efforts to develop student performance-based standards that are relevant and applicable to the D51 Learning Model and current environments; 
• Implementing agreed upon instructional and assessment strategies through collaboration, leadership teams, and assisting in planning Professional Learning.

Staff Supervision and Development:
• As a leader in the District, the Assistant Principal is charged with supporting a staff development program that recognizes:
  • Student success as the primary focus;
  • Applied principles of collaborative adult learning.
• Assistant Principal promotes and oversees that professional learning follows the District 51 Learning Model and is incorporated throughout classrooms and content areas according to the school plan.
• As assigned the AP directly oversees the supervision of all school personnel in accordance with the District policies and applicable laws.  Supervising and evaluating teachers, counselors and support staff is conducted in the framework of instructional program goals and expectations including a variety of human resources responsibilities but not limited to:
  • Interviewing, hiring, training, promoting, planning, and assigning work,
  • Conducting performance evaluations, rewarding and disciplining employee conduct,
  • Addressing employee/student complaints and resolving problems.
• Assistant Principal will assume supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and in accordance with human resource management training and skills development. 

Campus and Building Operations:
Assistant Principal provides operational support to the Principal as assigned.  Duties may include but are not limited to:
• Collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders to develop the school’s annual master schedule; 
• Working with custodial and grounds staff, support personnel, teachers and others to implement the school-wide safety and emergency protocols;
• Creating partnerships with parents, guardians, community members, youth-based organizations and other stakeholders to provide support all students’ learning, development, and well-being.;
• Coordinating a variety of school-based projects, events, and activities.

504 Accomodations:
Building Leaders support the 504 accommodation processes appointing a 504 Coordinator for their building and consistently participating in the initial and triannual meetings.  Principals are required to attend all Special Education Manifestation Determination meetings for their students.  This role further supports the 504 process in their building by observing student progress, gaining feedback, and maintaining a full understanding of the impact of 504 accommodations to the 504 student, their peers, staff, and the school community at large.  They are also responsible for ensuring all staff understand 504 laws and provides guidance in implementing 504 plans.  Reviewing and approving each plan in Synergy is the responsibility of the Principal/Assistant Principal.

Job Summary:
Half-Time MTSS Specialist

Operating under the general direction of the assigned Principal, this position functions as a building representative working to advocate for and support our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and other Behavior Support Systems activities and programming for Teachers and Administrators.  Specialist works directly with Teachers, Administrators, and Support roles to build a collaborative and cooperative support network for students.  In addition, this role works as a liaison between the Intervention Teachers, Learning Communities, and classroom educators to adopt programming that implements current standards/best practices for our at-risk students.  Developing a collaborative network of connections to community agencies that can help provide behavior and academic supports requires on-going research and skill building to bring innovative solutions and effective methods to provide student success.  In addition, this positon has an expectation to participate in, produce, and report on student data and assessments assisting in building behavior support systems and in meeting all grantor requirements. 

Instructional Supports & Deliveries:
The MTSS Specialist operates from a solution-oriented stance assisting the Principal and Building Leaders in implementing a comprehensive building-wide strategic plan to support staff and administrators in the areas of positive behavior management, behavioral supports, and behavior interventions. Employee works collaboratively to bring a high level of understanding to effective behavioral and social programming in conjunction with intervention and restorative practices to staff and leaders.  Responsibilities within this area include developing, implementing, monitoring the effectiveness of and ensuring continuous improvements of the District’s comprehensive Multi-Tiered Systems Supports for Behavior within their Building; components include but are not limited to:
• Assisting the Principal with collecting and analyzing student behavior discipline incidents in order to develop effective programming and supports;
  • Continuously monitoring relevant student data,
  • Working with Behavior staff in implementing the appropriate targeted school-wide supports at identified sites.     
• Working as a liaison between Teachers, Learning Communities, and Administrators to bring forward current standards and best practices, adopt programming, and planning for “in-house” professional learning delivery;
  • Targeting research, current strategies that includes instructional modeling practices,
  • Providing coaching and instruction for classroom management, creating a classroom culture, and promoting a learner-centered environment,
  • Supporting teachers implementing these support structures within their classrooms.
• Developing a collaborative network of connections to community agencies that can help provide behavior and academic supports; 
• Responding to teacher, school, parent, and community needs including informal requests regarding policies, procedures, and programming for at risk and/or expelled students.
• Sharing research, information and or resources (articles, materials, etc.) for teachers that align to D51 Standards, and Social Emotional Learning Framework;

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in education plus additional coursework required for certification or licensure
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Classroom Teacher role; preference for training and experience with Social Emotional Learning and /or Behavior Interventions and supports;
• Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by the District.
  • Acceptable equivalent will be at the sole discretion of the District.
• Valid Colorado Principal/Administrator's License
  • Or expectation for the Assistant Principal to obtain Administrative Licensure within one year of hire.

Working Conditions:
207 days - Assistant Principal
188 days - MTSS Specialist

Application Procedure:
Apply Online

Selection Procedure:
Position will be posted Friday, March 14th and will close Sunday, March 23rd @ 11:59pm

Salary & Benefits:
Assistant Principal - $86,853 - $121,256* based on one (1) FTE at two hundred seven (207) days.
MTSS Specialist - $50,015 - $104,432 based on one (1) FTE at one hundred eighty eight (188) days.
*Salary Placement Commensurate with Experience

View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules
Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits




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Openings as of 3/14/2025
Administration-Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

JobID: 11424

Position Type:
  Administration-Assistant Principal/Assistant Principal


Date Posted:
  3/13/2025


Location:
  Orchard Avenue Elementary


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Orchard Avenue Elementary Assistant Principal

About Orchard Avenue Elementary:
Orchard Avenue Elementary School is a thriving community that supports each learner to live the vision of being "curious, confident, capable learners empowered to be compassionate world citizens." Orchard Avenue has a dedicated staff that works together to help learners grow socially and emotionally as well as academically. They believe all kids can learn, and they believe we can cause that learning! If you are looking to work in a collaborative environment with a team of talented and forward thinking educators, we can't wait to meet you!

Job Summary:
Elementary Assistant Principal

As Orchard Avenues Elementary Assistant Principal, you will be responsible for increasing student achievement by supporting an aligned and coherent system that includes the District 51 Learning Model, and Instruction-Based standards and in accordance with Board of Education (BOE) policies.  The Assistant Principal is involved with many aspects of the assigned school’s management and oversight including curriculum delivery, programming effectiveness, and operational responsibilities.

Educational Delivery
This position supports the District’s initiatives to develop academic programming, along with District and community partnerships that provide educational experiences for students through multi-faceted education and social emotional learning (SEL).  Working collaboratively with community and school stakeholders, the Assistant Principal works with the Principal:
• Supporting dynamic, innovative programming to align with student needs as well as current educational demands and trends;
• Continuously monitor and be knowledgeable of current and evolving academic programs and opportunities locally, regionally, and nationally;
• Monitoring and ensuring the behavioral expectations, curriculum and of instructional programs within the school, and recognizes the contributions of diverse groups and fosters success for all students regardless of gender, sex, and/or disability;
• Promoting and leading the use of technology in performance based instructional programs;
• Using data to analyze student attendance trends, truancy interventions, and to serve as a catalyst for, and benchmark of growth and continuous student engagement improvements. Assistant Principal is often the administrative representative for investigating incidents involving students and as such must balance the need for sensitivity, consideration of any public relation impact, and to be knowledgeable of and adhere to the applicable laws, policies, statues, and procedures.
• As assigned the AP oversees the school’s community outreach regarding safety and welfare including contact with students, parents, businesses, community agencies organizations and others.

Instructional Curriculum:
Leadership in this dynamic field requires an understanding of the philosophy of standards based education, the D51 Learning Model, the Teaching and Learning Model, for instructors and its effectiveness in the school.  Supports provided by the AP include:
• Assisting the implementation, monitoring effectiveness, and helping to grow the school’s adopted instructional programs;
• Collecting and analyzing student assessment or performance data for a variety of purposes including but not limited to meeting regulatory requirements, recommending changes or updates to curricula, and identifying staff Professional Learning needs;
• Supporting efforts to develop student performance-based standards that are relevant and applicable to the D51 Learning Model and current environments; 
• Implementing agreed upon instructional and assessment strategies through collaboration, leadership teams, and assisting in planning Professional Learning.

Staff Supervision and Development:
• As a leader in the District, the Assistant Principal is charged with supporting a staff development program that recognizes:
  • Student success as the primary focus;
  • Applied principles of collaborative adult learning.
• Assistant Principal promotes and oversees that professional learning follows the District 51 Learning Model and is incorporated throughout classrooms and content areas according to the school plan.
• As assigned the AP directly oversees the supervision of all school personnel in accordance with the District policies and applicable laws.  Supervising and evaluating teachers, counselors and support staff is conducted in the framework of instructional program goals and expectations including a variety of human resources responsibilities but not limited to:
  • Interviewing, hiring, training, promoting, planning, and assigning work,
  • Conducting performance evaluations, rewarding and disciplining employee conduct,
  • Addressing employee/student complaints and resolving problems.
• Assistant Principal will assume supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and in accordance with human resource management training and skills development. 

Campus and Building Operations:
Assistant Principal provides operational support to the Principal as assigned.  Duties may include but are not limited to:
• Collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders to develop the school’s annual master schedule; 
• Working with custodial and grounds staff, support personnel, teachers and others to implement the school-wide safety and emergency protocols;
• Creating partnerships with parents, guardians, community members, youth-based organizations and other stakeholders to provide support all students’ learning, development, and well-being.;
• Coordinating a variety of school-based projects, events, and activities.

504 Accomodations:
Building Leaders support the 504 accommodation processes appointing a 504 Coordinator for their building and consistently participating in the initial and triannual meetings.  Principals are required to attend all Special Education Manifestation Determination meetings for their students.  This role further supports the 504 process in their building by observing student progress, gaining feedback, and maintaining a full understanding of the impact of 504 accommodations to the 504 student, their peers, staff, and the school community at large.  They are also responsible for ensuring all staff understand 504 laws and provides guidance in implementing 504 plans.  Reviewing and approving each plan in Synergy is the responsibility of the Principal/Assistant Principal.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in education plus additional coursework required for certification or licensure
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in a classroom setting and demonstrated leadership experience. 
• Attend and successfully complete all staff development training as required by state law or as directed by the District.
  • Acceptable equivalent will be at the sole discretion of the District.
• Valid Colorado Principal/Administrator's License
  • Or expectation for the Assistant Principal to obtain Administrative Licensure within one year of hire.
Working Conditions:
207 days

Application Procedure:
Apply Online

Selection Procedure:
Position will be posted Thursday, March 13th and will close Sunday, March 23rd @ 11:59pm

Salary & Benefits:
$86,853 - $121,256 *Salary Placement Commensurate with Experience
View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/salary-schedules
Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/departments111/human-resources/employee-benefits




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