Assistant School Director (Assistant School Principal)

Position Type:
Administration/Assistant School Director

Date Posted:
2/5/2025

Location:
Trailside Academy

Closing Date:
02/12/2025
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 853-1000, or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

ADMINISTRATOR VACANCY
Position is for the 2025-2026 school year.

POSITION: Assistant School Director (Assistant School Principal)
LOCATION: Trailside Academy
PAY RANGE: Admin Salary Schedule, $98,000 - $133,000 Annual Salary
CALENDAR: 220 Days
FSLA STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: School Director/Principal

SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
Trailside Academy is a PK-8 Expeditionary Learning (EL) school that supports academic excellence through the following Habits of Character: accountability, perseverance, compassion, integrity, and advocacy. Expert staff in each classroom introduce students to rigorous and relevant content and encourage students to take ownership of their learning.

From student ownership comes student pride in high-quality work. Trailside celebrates strong community and parent connections and offers many opportunities for families and community members to contribute time, knowledge, and enthusiasm.

To learn more about the school culture, please visit Trailside Academy.

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Arts degree or equivalent is required.
• Hold or be eligible to hold a Colorado Principal License.
• Administrative experience at school level preferred.
• Two years' experience as an "Instructional Guide" preferred.
• Knowledge of Colorado School Law, District Policies, and school reform.
• Experience with English language learners.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred.
• Grounded in values conducive to leading a diverse learning community toward a compelling vision.
• K-3 School Directors must provide documentation of evidence-based literacy training, Read Act Designation, per CDE requirements.

COMPETENCIES:

• High expectations for student learning and staff performance.
• Sophisticated understanding of teaching, learning, and school improvement.
• Uses data to drive instructional decisions.
• Exemplary leadership in the areas of vision, structure, resources, and symbolism.
• Knowledge and skill in staff supervision and evaluation through an educator effectiveness model.
• Evidence of positive community relations skills and the ability to engage a diverse population.
• Commitment to the inclusion of all students.
• Managerial skills including self-motivation and follow-through.
• Ability to institute and maintain a positive learning environment and a fair and consistent discipline.
• Ability to work as an integral part of the district administrative team.
• Ability to work with second language learners.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Ability to form strong professional relationships to accomplish organizational goals.
• Visible, energetic, inspirational leader, and role model.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing all duties as currently prescribed by Colorado Law and CDE regulations, Federal School Law, District policies, and procedures.
• Vision/Mission - providing leadership in establishing, communicating, and implementing the Mission/Vision for the school and community, and communicating that vision to the district's constituents.
• Communication/Human Relations - communicating with diverse groups effectively by utilizing a variety of techniques and systems.
• Instructional Leadership - utilizing available resources, knowledge, and skills to ensure consistent effective instructional practices.
• Student Behavior - providing for a safe and orderly environment, through the development of school-wide culture-building practices and emphasis on a "caring community."
• Professional Development - providing leadership for a staff development program designed to promote and support the professional growth and development of professional skills consistent with his/her responsibilities and performance.
• Organization and Management - organizing time, people, and other resources for efficient operation of the school.
• Evaluation/Supervision - supervising certified and classified employees according to District policy and procedures to improve employee performance. This supervision will include written evaluations of school staff, and assistance with data collection for the evaluation of other district staff.
• Focus on Learning - ensuring that students learn at high levels by holding high expectations and monitoring results.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of District Policy and state law.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:
This job has supervisory responsibilities.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS