Position Type:
MidLev Certified Administration (APs etc)/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
4/27/2021

Location:
Riverview School

Assistant Principal - Riverview School

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

The Roaring Fork School District is seeking applications for an experienced, self-directed, innovative leader to serve as the Assistant Principal for Riverview Dual Language School starting the 2021-22 school year. Riverview Dual Language School serves students PreK-8th grade.

RFSD offers full district paid employee health benefits as well as voluntary vision, dental, and dependent coverage. Other benefits include: paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs.

Pay range: $79,037 - $105,901 DOE
Start Date: July 1, 2021

Ideal candidates will demonstrate significant skill and experience in:

• Implementing the vision, mission, values, expectations and goals of Riverview Dual Language School
• Knowledge of dual language instruction and programming preferred
• Knowledge and leadership of special education programming preferred
• Creating trust and working collaboratively in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
• Developing and applying strategic plans, and employing data-driven analyses and decision-making
• Identifying and promoting effective instructional practices
• Applying top-notch interpersonal skills, including public speaking, Spanish bilingual preferred
• Recruiting, hiring, coaching, and evaluating a wide range of personnel
• Leading a diverse school in the successful attainment of ambitious student achievement goals
• Understanding and successfully closing student achievement gaps
• Creating an atmosphere that reflects student ownership of academic and character development
• Participating as a team member while also leading
• Understanding and leading the student success process (RtI, MTSS)

Candidates should have experience as an educator in an elementary and/or middle school, as well as leadership experience. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate license through CDE for the position of Assistant Principal.

With 13 schools and 5,600 students, the Roaring Fork School District is located in the culturally vibrant and naturally stunning Roaring Fork Valley serving the communities of Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Basalt. The Roaring Fork Schools believe that teachers are our most important asset, and our teachers enjoy a true teacher voice in decision-making; clear and collaborative leadership; small class sizes (average - 21); a highly competitive and progressive salary schedule; access to our affordable housing program; and a culture of self-care and well-being. We believe diversity is a strength, and our staff makes a real difference for our students who come from different ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.