EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL - DENVER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

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DENVER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Near Northeast

Traditional 233 work days

FTE: 1.00

Salary: Refer to the school leader compensation page here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/lead/school-leader-compensation-and-benefits/

E ssential Functions and Objectives:

Responsible for leading multiple key functions within DPS. Directs, plans and oversees overall growth strategies. Implements and achieves strategic plans, translates district vision into operational goals, and sets the highest standards of excellence.

Provides overall direction and leadership for a network of schools that may be part of an IMO (Innovation Management Organization) or other shared school network arrangement. Responsible for managing school leaders and s erves as an academic leader for the school community. Provide leadership, direction, and support to the implementation of the school's instructional and operational plans. Establish and communicate the IMO or shared network vision, mission, and culture strategy to internal and external stakeholders.

- Lead a high-performing network team that will provide academic and operational support to school leaders and enable them to focus on instructional leadership

- Assist in resolving problems/issues with Principals, parents and staff; support by monitoring student achievement and teacher development

- Identify and address instructional and operational areas that involve all schools in the network

- Set standards for student achievement and ensure that continuous improvement is guided by student academic standards; school performance standards; and concrete data from school, state, and local assessments

- Plan, prepare and administer the IMO or shared network and school budgets, including the translation of educational needs, goals and objectives into budgetary terms, to ensure the long-term financial health of the network

- Develop and manage the IMO network's public relations program, including fundraising, community relations, district relations, politics, and the promotion of IMO or school network's educational model

- Establish measures and protocols to monitor whether the individual educational needs of pupils are being met. Develop plans that improve the quality and adequacy of instruction, and foster student achievement, growth and development in IMO or school network

- Work with and support parents, various individuals, agencies and organizations in the community, the School Improvement and Accountability Council, and the School Advisory Board (SAB) for each school in the network to develop a Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) that includes high and achievable goals and objectives

- Develop, implement, and disseminate to certificated and classified staff, administrative school policy and State school laws. Formulate and receives suggestions for IMO or school network and school policy

K nowledge, Experience, & Other Qualifications:

- Master's degree with appropriate specialization such as middle school/secondary education, administration, curriculum, instruction, and guidance is preferred. Five (5) to seven (7) years of actual experience as an educator. Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred.

- 7+ years of relevant experience

- 5+ years of of management experience

- A current, valid State of Colorado Type D Certificate Endorsed Principal, or a Colorado Principal License, or authorization.

- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations

- Ability to effectively lead a function

- Ability to develop, plan, and implement long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources

- Demonstrated experience performing as an effective leader and team player, and recognizing and resolving conflicts or potentially controversial situations through diplomacy

- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team

- Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills

- Looks for ways to significantly improve business performance and growth

- Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization

- Focuses function on strategic goals

- Encourages diversity and mutual respect among team members and demonstrates compassion and sensitivity

- Knowledge of innovation schools and a track record of success in school leadership

- Interpersonal, public relations, instruction, curriculum, facilitation, management, decision making, collaboration and organizational skills.

- In-depth knowledge of instruction, standards-based education and leadership.

- Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computer and office software.

- Oral and written fluency in second language is preferred.

- May assist with translation and/or communication using second language skills when possible.

A dditional Information:

- Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129

- Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397

- Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244

- Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools.

A bout Denver Public Schools :

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

D PS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org .

D enver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.