Alternative Program Principal/District 504 Coordinator

Position Type:
Converse County School District #1/Alternative Program Principal

Date Posted:
2/7/2025

Location:
Central Administration

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
Open Until FilledConverse County School District #1 is searching for an Alternative Program Principal/District 504 Coordinator.

Experience the Difference while you Make the Difference! We are looking for a career-oriented team player who is enthusiastic about supporting students and staff to improve the lives of our kids. #LifeReady.

Why Converse County School District #1?

If you seek a progressive school district that ensures all students succeed by "Working Together to Achieve Excellence" then you need to apply to join the Bearcat Nation!

Reasons YOU should work for Converse County School District #1:

Competitive Salary Schedule: (Depending on Experience/Education).

• Administrator Salary Schedule: Category I, Step 1: $90,413
• 225 Day Contract

A variety of Insurance Benefit packages provide employees with options, including district-covered life insurance plans.

Supporting a Collaborative Team Environment through the Professional Learning Collaboration (PLC) process.

Fostering Professional Development.

Community Activities:

• North Platte River provides excellent trout fishing, rafting, canoeing, and sport recreation.
• Glendo Reservoir provides excellent walleye fishing and water skiing, rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and camping opportunities.
• Laramie Peak provides excellent big game hunting opportunities along with hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and camping.
• 1 hour to downhill and cross-country skiing opportunities.

Wyoming State Fair is held in Douglas each year, and fairgrounds provide rodeo and concert opportunities.

Eastern Wyoming Community College provides educational opportunities for staff and students.

Location:

• 45 minutes from Casper where many Wyoming High School state activities are held each year.
• 3 hours from Denver, Colorado where you can catch a professional game or spend the weekend.

Position Purpose
The job of Alternative Program Principal/District 504 Coordinator is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional and 504 process with specific responsibility for directing overall site operations, services, and staff at all schools and departments; providing information and serving as a resource to others; enforcing established policies and regulatory requirements; coordinating school activities; and addressing issues, situations, and problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.

This job reports to the Superintendent.

Essential Functions (Other duties may be assigned)

• Assigns disciplinary actions to students and staff as needed for the purpose of ensuring continuity and efficiency of District educational goals while adhering to District, State, and Federal policies and regulations.
• Chairs meetings (e.g. curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district, and state objectives.
• District 504 Coordinator responsible for ensuring compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Responsible for providing 504 plan oversight at each building/department.
• Develops budgets and financial forecasts for the purpose of providing financial guidance and recommendations to administrative personnel, Superintendent, and governing Board.
• Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Facilitates communication between a variety of stakeholders (e.g. personnel, students, parents, community leaders, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and resolving conflicts.
• Implements policies, procedures, and processes (e.g. new program roll-outs, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and complying with mandated requirements.
• Manages school administrative functions (e.g. facility maintenance, budget, staffing, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
• Oversees school operations (e.g. instruction, resources, extra-curricular activities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the school.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and conveying information.
• Presents information to a wide variety of individuals and groups (e.g. Superintendent, Board of Education, community groups, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback, and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Represents the school within community forums (e.g. parent-teacher organizations, community visioning groups, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals, and assisting with issues related to school environment.
• Researches a variety of topics (e.g. trends in education, alternate funding sources, instructional use of technology, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining the current and efficient operation of the school.
• Responds to inquiries from a wide range of stakeholders (e.g. Board of Education members, other Administrators, parents, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and resolving problems.
• Supervises school personnel (e.g. teachers, custodians, staff, etc.) for the purpose of monitoring performance, moving toward termination, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall academic objectives of school.

Staff Testimonies:

• "CCSD #1 is the most supportive work environment that I think I have ever worked in. The other teachers that I work with sincerely care about the students and helping them to be successful in their lives and are always willing to lend a hand to help others. Administration shares that goal and trusts the teachers to do what's best for their students."

• "Continuing teacher education is an exciting plus to employment with the Converse County School District #1. This opportunity has furthered my knowledge so that I can better serve the District and the students we educate."

• "I have always felt supported and cared for by our administration. Our district is a team and works to support each other- it doesn't feel like a competition, but a team together moving forward. Interacting with our student's families and building that team has brought me joy."

Experience:
Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is preferred.

Education:
Master's degree in Education Leadership/Administration

Certification Requirements:
Administrator's Credential through PTSB

For More Information: Ryan Mackey, Assistant Superintendent: (307) 358-2942

APPLY: http://ccsd1.org
Position open until filled with screening to begin immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Converse County School District #1 is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability. It is the District's policy to maintain a nondiscriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment, or bias based on these grounds.