HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - GES CAMPUSColorado High School Charter is seeking an Assistant Principal at our GES campus in Denver, Colorado forthe 2025-26 school year. In partnership with a number of community organizations, Colorado HighSchool Charter provides students with a unique and innovative learning environment that allows themto focus on engaging and relevant core content classes (Math, Science, Social Studies and EnglishLanguage Arts) while taking advantage of numerous post-secondary exploration opportunities, such asconcurrent enrollment and community partner classes and programs.Colorado High School Charter OverviewMission: Colorado High School Charter is transforming the alternative education experience by ignitingthe potential within each of the diverse young people we serve. CHSC ensures students' personal andacademic growth by creating tailored curricula, a supportive school environment, and communitypartnerships. We empower our students to succeed in life and positively contribute to their families andcommunities by offering them the freedom and resources to pursue a post-secondary path aligned withtheir individualized goals.Vision: Schools that Empower PeopleCore Values: Relationships, High Expectations, Growth, Inclusivity, Wellness, Third-fourth-fifth WayAbout: Colorado High School Charter (CHSC) is one of the leading alternative education campuses inDenver, serving students in grades 9-12. As an educator at CHSC, you will have the opportunity todevelop meaningful relationships with your students while receiving regular coaching and professionaldevelopment to allow you to deliver exceptional instruction for students who are looking for a small,supportive and relevant school setting.What makes teaching at CHSC unique?o Constant learning through weekly coaching and professional development focused onculturally sustaining and inclusive practiceso A focus on student personal and academic growth achieved through relevant andintentionally created curricula, a supportive school environment and communitypartnershipso Social emotional support for students to remove barriers in and out of the classroom so ALLstudents can be successfulo A positive culture that regularly celebrates student and staff achievemento We are in demand. Students are consistently referred to our schools and word is spreadingabout the amazing work we do.o 4-day school week for students. Alternating Fridays off for staff.What do we look for in candidates?o You are passionate about education in an alternative education setting where we recognizeour students are looking for a school experience that is different than a traditional,comprehensive high school. We build off of best practices that work for our students ANDhave the autonomy and support to be innovative in our practices.o You are excited about Colorado High School's mission.o You recognize the value of learning through real-world application and are eager to help allstudents consider a range of satisfying career paths.o You are excited about the opportunity to engage students inside and outside of theclassroom through the creation of relevant curricula and programming.o You have experience or a strong desire to work with young people who have struggledpersonally or academically in conventional school settings.o You are tenacious about your own professional growth and have the ability to seek andapply feedback to improve your practice.o You're entrepreneurial, innovative and willing to do "whatever it takes."o You value developing trusting and often transformative relationships with students.o You are a team player who helps create a positive and vibrant school culture for both staffand students.Job DescriptionOrganizational Leadership• In conjunction with the Principal, hold and lead educational and organizational vision,culture, and values• Constantly monitor data to make decisions that impact the School PerformanceFramework results including Student Growth, Student Achievement, StudentEngagement, and Post-Secondary & Workforce Readiness• Lead development of organizational and educational policies• Ensure CHSC meets enrollment goals and manage October Count• Design and execute student recruitment plan with Principal• Support Principal in managing Office Staff and administrative duties such ascalendar management, bell schedules, and school meal service• Support Principal in formal performance evaluation process, including the gathering of dataand delivery of feedback• Network with other charter schools and gain exposure to educational best practicesInstructional Leadership• Supervise Teacher Leaders and manage professional development• Participate in regular teacher observation and feedback cycle, tracking progress and data• Support curriculum development and instructional approachStudent Success and Achievement• Develop individual relationships with students through mentorship, classroom presence, andan "open door" policy• In conjunction with Dean, maintain safety and security of school population andproperty, including supervision of students before school, after school and during lunch• Support resolution of conflicts between teachers and students, implementing best practices ofrestorative justice• Coordinate graduation event, including but not limited to, facility usage, set"up, practice,staff responsibilities, purchase of materials, cap and gown dissemination, and budgetHuman Resources Management• Supervise staff, including training and professional development, weekly one"on"one andgroup supervision meetings as needed• Recruit teaching and non"teaching staff members, including creating job postings,interviewing, and hiring• Assist Principal and Teacher Leaders in training of new teachers and staff membersStandardized Testing Oversight & Compliance• Manage assessment and standardized testing with an emphasis on SATPSAT and MAP• Data collection and analysis of testing results to formulate school action plan and UIP• Administration of State Standardized testing: CMASSATPSATCommunity Partnerships and Relationships• Sustain and establish strong community partnerships that enhance learning opportunitiesfor students• Represent CHSC within DPS, the Colorado League of Charter Schools and the local community• Represent CHSC at local and national charter school and educational conferences• Support Principal in CHSC marketing, advertising, and press opportunitiesGeneral Duties• Respond to student and parent inquiries• Attend and complete relevant professional development training opportunities to learnabout effective and developing educational practices• Support commitment to diversity and multiculturalism and promote inclusion andawareness around topics of race, ethnicity, and gender• Co"facilitate renewal process• Other duties as assigned by the PrincipalDesired:• Certified school administrator andor Master's degreeCompensation:The starting salary for this position is between $100,800 - $121,000. depending on education andexperience. A comprehensive benefits package is included. Teachers are eligible for the FederalTeacher Loan Forgiveness Program.To ApplySubmit cover letter and resume to Micah Rose at High School Charter is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including thedecision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, andschool needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, nationalorigin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected underfederal, state or local law. Colorado High School Charter believes that diversity and inclusion among ourteammates is critical to our schools' success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the mosttalented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Created: 2025-01-31