Assistant Principal

Job Description

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

School: Boulder High

Position Title: Assistant Principal

Position Start Date: July 22, 2024

Position Type: Administration

FTE: 1.0 - 40 hours per week

• Regular, ongoing

Work Schedule: 210 Days

Salary Range 11: $104,966 - $157,449

Closing Date: April 11, 2024

Boulder High:

Located in the heart of Boulder, Colorado, serves nearly 1950 high school students, grades 9 - 12. Boulder High School was founded in 1875 as part of the University of Colorado, and is one of Colorado's oldest and finest high schools, maintaining strong traditions in academics, athletics, activities and fine arts. Boulder High has one of the most comprehensive and successful Advanced Placement programs in the state. Boulder High is proud to serve a diverse student population with a range of interests and talents. Boulder High School is "a place for everyone." Website: Boulder High School

Summary:

A BVSD Assistant Principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents. This includes such responsibilities as: leading, directing, counseling, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items. The assistant principal acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal's absence from the school.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the principal in the overall administration of the school and assume leadership of the school in the absence of the principal as necessary.

• Serve as instructional leader: Conducts high quality classroom observations, identifies effective teaching practices, understands pedagogy that results in improved student learning, and supports differentiated opportunities for learning and growth. Engages in regular data informed decision making cycles.

• Maintains a safe and orderly school environment that meets the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student. Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.

• Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policy. Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

• Supports the safety and security of the school building. Oversees building emergency response plans and coordinates drills with local law enforcement. Assists in the management of school facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.

• Create and support a culture of equity and inclusion that values, accepts, and understands diversity and the impact of culturally responsive practices. Understand and identify barriers in classroom instructional practices that contribute to disproportionate outcomes for underrepresented groups of students.

• Evaluate and supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing meaningful and actionable feedback, and providing access to job embedded professional learning.

• Assists in the preparation of the master schedule, staff assignments, student scheduling, accumulative records, and attendance reports.

• Supervises school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events. Supervises arrival/dismissal, cafeteria/recess duties and/or other operational functions as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently hold a Colorado Principal License or have licensure application in process (must upload license or in process documentation to application).

• Completed BVSD Online Application.

• Minimum of three years experience as a teacher and/or administrator.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred:

• Basic Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)

• Current knowledge of best instructional and coaching practices.

• Strong planning, organization, motivation, management, supervision and evaluation skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external audiences.

• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, problem solving, and conflict management.

• Experience in supervision and evaluation of instructional staff.

• Experience in handling student discipline at the high school level.

• Knowledge of Colorado school law as it pertains to discipline, attendance and student crisis.

Salary Information:

Salary Range 11: $104,966 - $157,449

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

• Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Application and Selection Procedure:

• External Candidates: Apply on-line at jobs.bvsd

• Current BVSD Employees: Must apply through the INFOR portal

• If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.

• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel

• 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html

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