Job Description
School: West Denver Preparatory Charter School - Federal Campus
Job Title: Assistant Principal
Category: Full-time
Classification: Administrator/School Leadership, Advisor, Operations/Business Office/Administrative
Work Year: 2010-2011
Job Description:Assistant Principal
Our Mission: Through a demanding education based on high standards, accountability, and structure, West Denver Preparatory Charter School prepares students in grades six through eight for educational success from middle school through college.
West Denver Preparatory Charter School, a successful charter school network of two Denver schools serving predominantly low-income students of color, will operate four middle school campuses in the 2010-2011 school year serving approximately 780 students. West Denver Prep seeks to build upon strong academic student progress, intense community demand, strong school leadership and capacity, and a clear vision for urban school reform.
West Denver Prep seeks four Assistant Principals to support this work on each of its four campuses. The Assistant Principal will report to the Principal and assume significant leadership responsibilities in areas of school culture and effective building systems.
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Primary Responsibilities |
Performance Indicators may include: |
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Academic Program |
· Observe classes, deliver feedback, and support teachers’ professional goals as appropriate with the guidance of the Directors of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) and Principal. · Implement appropriate student interventions, including push-in, pull-out, and tutoring interventions for students with the guidance of the DCIs. · Support DCIs and Principals with standardized test administration. |
· 50% of 7th grade students in year 2, and 75% of 8th grade students in year 3, achieve proficiency on CSAP tests of reading, writing, mathematics, and science. · The average annual increase of percentile points on the Stanford 10 tests of reading, writing, and mathematics will increase by an average of 5 points per year. · Students enter and succeed in college-preparatory high schools programs. |
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School Culture |
· Implement and oversee effectively, building-wide, consistent student discipline system. · Implement character education program. · Provide daily leadership of community gatherings that set tone for academic program · Implement engaging extracurricular offerings for students in sports, arts, and other areas of interest. · Oversee logistical aspects of tutoring program, including student data tracking and student placement. · Oversee Response to Intervention (RTI) process and Student Intervention Team (SIT) |
· Student discipline issues are handled quickly, fairly, and with a strong emphasis toward preserving classroom learning. · Daily and weekly community gatherings showcase student learning, teach self-advocacy and public speaking skills, and strengthen school community. · Students engage in extracurricular activities, participate actively in the school community, and maintain strong morale. · Students in need of tutoring receive interventions promptly and appropriately. · RTI process and SIT meet regularly, respond quickly and effectively to student needs, and support teachers with an efficient referral process. |
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Community |
· Ensure a high level of parent satisfaction. · Ensure a high level of parent participation. · Ensure excellent student attendance. · Manage external partnerships. |
· Parent Satisfaction, as measured by their satisfaction with the academic program and the clear and open communication of the staff, will exceed 85% annually. · Ensure a 90% rate of return on survey of parent satisfaction. · Ensure that 90% of parents attend at least one event at the school. · Daily student attendance will exceed 95%. · External partners, including enrichment partners and student support partners, are actively engaged in the culture of the school and add value to students. |
Assistant Principal candidates should demonstrate proven school leadership skills in urban settings with an emphasis on data-driven instruction and demonstrable gains in student achievement. Advanced degree and Spanish proficiency preferred.
Assistant Principals will begin work July 13th, though resumes will be considered immediately. Compensation is highly competitive; the Assistant Principal is eligible to participate in the Denver Public Schools Retirement System. West Denver Prep is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Instructions:To apply, send a resume and cover letter to: (email preferred)
Chris Gibbons, Head of School
West Denver Preparatory Charter School
1825 South Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
cgibbons@westdenverprep.org
www.westdenverprep.org
Date Posted: 2010-01-27
Closing Date: 2010-04-27
Start Date: 2010-07-13
