ABOUT THE DISTRICT


Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Warren Tech is the premier Career and Technical Education (CTE) center for Jefferson County Public Schools. An educational and technological leader, Warren Tech integrates academics in career and technical education, preparing students for both college and career. Warren Tech students are engaged and committed to their programs, which is evidenced by a 93% attendance rate, 96% graduation rate, and a 97% program completion rate. Virtually all programs offer academic credit in 11th or 12th grade math, science, and English, which counts toward their graduation. AP coursework is also offered by some programs. Another hallmark of Warren Tech's success is the college credit awarded to our students each year. Last year, our students earned nearly 13,000 Red Rocks Community College credits. A large number of students attend colleges and universities after finishing Warren Tech, and some students have even earned an Associate's degree in a Warren Tech program before they finish high school. Warren Tech students also earn industry certifications through their coursework and participate in client work, internships, and job shadows with industry partners. Warren Tech students competitively meet the challenges of the global community.

ABOUT THE JOB

JOB DESCRIPTION
WARREN TECH ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements follow State of Colorado guidelines for principal licensure. Requires the following:

Master's degree or higher

Current Colorado Principal license, and Teacher and/or CTE Teacher Licenses

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide shared leadership for the school improvement process, including specific leadership for Staff Process Improvement Teams in the areas of school environment, school safety, school facility, and student attendance.

Shared leadership for the attainment of school improvement goals related to the improvement of student success and increased student achievement. Results-oriented responsibilities would fall into the areas of goal setting, action planning, and staff development.

Provide shared leadership with the Career Services team (counselors and registrar) regarding student data and enrollment. Administrative oversight for all processes involving student application, registration, and enrollment.

Administrative oversight for all processes involving student grading, report cards, transcripts, and student records.

Fulfill all responsibilities of School Assessment Coordinator as it relates to CSAP and ACT testing for students at Warren Tech.

Primary responsibility for administration of student attendance and discipline policies. This includes collaborating with staff on student improvement plans, and implementation of disciplinary actions including suspension or expulsion, if necessary.

Collaborative leadership with school personnel in the area of instructional technology. This involves collaborative planning with the school's staff developer in the area of instructional technology.

Administrative oversight for the career and technical programs as part of the regular program approval process. This position would work with teachers in programs that have changes to the career and technical educational program plan. Such changes would include curriculum enhancements, and improvements in other areas that are not up to expected standards.

Responsibility for the school calendar.

Administrative responsibility for the school's career and technical student organizations and will help coordinate student CTSO organization activities.

Provide support to the school principal for the implementation of district/school management procedures and policies.

DEMONSTRATED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS NECESSARY FOR THE JOB:

Implementation of federal/state/district CTE regulations

Experienced in action planning and project management

Utilize collaborative decision making

Knowledge of state student assessment program and district assessment procedures

Utilize data analysis to measure results

Conduct staff evaluations

Establish professional improvement plans and individual change processes

Utilize conflict management and consensus building

Experienced in instructional program development

Possess strong writing and speaking skills

Knowledge of law and policies in the areas of student conduct, employee relations, and CTE programs

Possess strong computer skills

Knowledge of competency tracking software

Ability to make decisions regarding facility management and related activities

Ability to act independently as a site manager under the direction of the school's principal

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP QUALITIES REQUIRED OF WARREN TECH ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS:

LEADERSHIP: The assistant principal demonstrates skills that provide purpose and direction for the school.

• Leads vision building and renewal processes and integrates the vision of the school with the vision and policies of the District. Sees himself or herself as a visionary.
• Uses a variety of processes to analyze problems and make decisions. Multi-faceted in approaches to strategic planning.

• Motivates the staff to high levels of excellence.

• Implements the planning process and leads change efforts. Responds in a timely manner and is able to prioritize.

• Delegates appropriately and monitors the progress of programs and projects.

SELF REFLECTIVE: Can analyze situations and make adjustments when necessary.

• Is an experienced team-builder:

Builds school-wide project teams with community involvement

Builds program teams and cluster teams

Models and promotes school-wide unity

• Implements and monitors site budgets.

COMMUNITY SYNERGY: The assistant principal guides the development of a caring community that includes all stakeholders in the school.
• Ensures that stakeholders are involved through a collaborative decision-making process and ensures that decisions are made at the appropriate level.

• Is an experienced team-builder.

• Manages conflict with honesty and tact.
• Creates partnerships between the school and community agencies. Develops relationships with:

Business partnerships

Post-Secondary education

Parents

Jeffco Public Schools personnel

• Has demonstrated marketing skills both internally and externally.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP: The assistant principal focuses on student learning and student success.

• Understands the process of curriculum development in relationship to human development and learning theory.
• Manages the development of a curriculum that recognizes the contributions of diverse groups in society and infuses multi-cultural learning.
• Manages an instructional program that fosters success for all students regardless of gender, race, or disability. Likes and respects all high school students. Has the ability to respond to situations regarding students with diverse needs.
• Focuses on student learners and student success.

• Leads the school community in the development of challenging performance standards for students and in the development of fair and accurate assessment methods. Knowledgeable about state and district academic testing and graduation requirements.

• Uses data to analyze the current state of student learning and serves as a catalyst and manager for change. Aware of industry trends and impact on curriculum and programs.
• Expects the use of technology. Promotes the use of technology in instruction that is relevant to industry expectations.
• Has knowledge of tablet/technology use within CTE programs.
• Works with assigned programs to support academic content within CTE programs.

MANAGEMENT: The assistant principal in conjunction with the principal manages the school's financial, facility, and technology resources to ensure an efficient work place and productive learning environment.

• Manages financial and capital resources with efficiency, fairness, and with the involvement of the staff and community. Demonstrates skills in organization, efficiency, and flexibility.
• Works collaboratively with principal, staff, and business manager to allocate annual budget to programs. Monitors fiscal reports for monthly program expenditures.
• Recognizes and demonstrates different management styles. Believes in collaborative decision making. Uses an interactive management style with students and staff.
• Upholds and applies state laws, contractual obligations, and district policies while ensuring due process.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment for student behavior that promotes respect for the individual, a productive learning environment, and a sense of personal responsibility. Active in student discipline.
• Uses technology in the management of the school. Uses technology when completing district and school management tasks.
• Meets all deadlines for development of Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) in conjunction with the site principal.
• Meets all deadlines for program/site budget development in conjunction with site principal.
• Meets all deadlines for submission of required reports for Designated Career Technical schools.

COMMUNICATION: The assistant principal recognizes and demonstrates the importance of effective communication with school staff, students, parents, community, district leadership, and other education leaders.

• Establishes strong networking with business, industry, higher education, and the educational community.
• Values and promotes quality internal communications within the organization. Can balance communication style.
• Communicates in a way that models and promotes school-wide unity and trust.
• Is willing to have difficult conversations with parents, students, and staff.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 07/15/2019Asst Principal Senior (215)
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00, Hours/Day: 8.00, Days/Year: 215
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCA - Administrator - 215 days, P08, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $80,879 - $96,956

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY As outlined in the Jefferson County Public Schools' School Leadership profile, an individual in this position assists the school leader by providing leadership, community building, instructional leadership, and human and financial resources management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Following is a general summary of the essential duties and responsibilities for this position as outlined in the School Leadership Profile.

D 25% LEADERSHIP: Assists with providing a purpose and direction for the school.

D 25% COMMUNITY BUILDING: Assists with guiding the development of a caring community that includes stakeholders in the school.

D 25% INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP: Assists with focusing on student learning and student success.

D 25% MANAGEMENT: Assists with managing the human and financial resources to ensure an orderly work and learning environment.

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.

EXPERIENCE Requirements follow State of Colorado guidelines for principal licensure.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Master's degree or in progress.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Colorado Principal License or eligibility for.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Demonstrated conflict management, problem solving, resource allocation, prioritization, data analysis, collaborative decision making, relationship building, group facilitation, writing, and speaking skills. Demonstrated knowledge and use of District policies, procedures, employee contracts, and legal requirements. Computer and technology skills which include Human Resources; Financial Systems; and communications technology including software, E-mail, and voice mail are a condition of employment and must be obtained within one year after hire.

DECISION MAKING Assist principal in the following areas: Determine staffing levels and budget requirements; develop alternatives and make decisions in crises situations; utilize collaborative decision making skills; and apply good judgment to ensure student safety and carry out student discipline. Decision making authority may be delegated to this position, but final decisions are the responsibility of the principal. Errors could affect the reputation of District and/or compromise student safety and the learning environment.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS Daily contact with parents, students, and law enforcement officials to exchange information and resolve issues. Assist principal in the following areas: Regular contact with vendors, media, legislatures, and government entities to exchange information; with higher education, partnerships, and businesses to exchange information, develop and maintain programs, maintain relationships, and foster program participation; with government agencies, community individuals and groups, transportation officials, and community colleges to exchange information and resolve issues; and with district attorneys to exchange information regarding legal matters.

SPAN OF CONTROL Directly supervise counselors, teachers, school resource officers, coaches, club sponsors, classified employees, SERS personnel, and others as assigned. Assist principal with carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY Assist principal in the following areas: Support the instructional programs of the District by supervising and evaluating teachers and administrators and by developing and implementing school instructional programs. Understand the philosophy of standards based education, the processes of curriculum development and effective models of instruction, and lead their implementation in the schools. Manage the development of curriculum and instructional programs that recognize the contributions of diverse groups and foster success for all students regardless of gender, race, or disability. Lead the community in the development of challenging performance standards for students and the development of varied supervisory and evaluation processes. Insure the development of a staff development program that recognizes the principles of adult learning and focuses on student success. Use data to analyze the current state of student learning and serve as a catalyst for and manager of needed change. Understand and lead the use of technology in instruction. The majority of the time is spent at the school site.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK Requires analytical skills, independent thinking, considerable judgment, and the ability to assess crises and make sound decisions quickly with little time or input from others. Assists with managing personnel, curriculum, student success and discipline, and physical plant. Must have a strong understanding of student behavior, District culture and policies, and be able to quickly analyze the impact of decisions on the student, school, District, and community. Generally, work is complicated by the volume of students at the school site, large budget management responsibilities, and the diversity and severity of student issues and crises.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to compare, analyze, communicate, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate. The employee frequently is required to copy, instruct, compute, and synthesize.

WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SALARY

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BENEFITS

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.