Assistant Prin.-K-12-Polaris Expeditionary Learning School
Information specific to this position:
Pay Range: $84,297-$116,328, based on qualifications and experience*
Percentage: 100%
Start date: July 2023
Work calendar days: 213
Duration of position: Ongoing
Additional Information:
Polaris Expeditionary Learning School, in Fort Collins, CO., is searching for its next Assistant Principal. Polaris is a K-12 public school option within Poudre School District that serves between 375 and 400 students each year. The school was founded in 2007 using the Expeditionary Learning model and continues to offer authentic learning experiences, both on and off campus, through investigations of compelling topics over an extended period of time.
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.
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Job Description:
The assistant principal is responsible for assisting the principal with instructional and organizational leadership, direction, supervision, operations, and accountability for the attainment of school goals. Duties include evaluating, appraising, mentoring, and monitoring licensed and classified staff; leading staff professional development; supervising, monitoring, and encouraging appropriate student behavior and individual student success; and planning and implementation of required assessments.
Job Tasks:
1. Assist and support the implementation of building-level curriculum and instruction for the purpose of increasing student achievement.
2. Supervise, assess, and monitor student performance using objective and verifiable information, including standardized, criterion-referenced district and teacher developed assessments.
3. Evaluate and supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum.
4. Work collaboratively with the principal and/or dean of students to implement and monitor safety plans and oversee suspensions and expulsions. Establish guidelines and expectations for appropriate student behavior with the goal of maintaining an academic environment conducive to student achievement including, but not limited to, supervision during lunch, in the hallways, and during co-curricular activities at night and after school.
5. Facilitate communication (oral and written) between personnel, students, and/or families for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts.
6. Participate in social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
7. Develop and implement staff development opportunities including organizing and facilitating grade level, team, and/or building based discussions, trainings, and meetings.
8. Assist principal with the hiring of new teachers and building staff.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Licenses required:
• Master’s degree with successful completion of principal licensure program required.
• More than three years and up to and including five years of teaching experience at the secondary level and one additional year of experience in discipline, attendance, and supervision (dean/administrative experience) also preferred.
• Valid Colorado Principal’s License.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license.
Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org