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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – GES CAMPUS Colorado High School Charter is seeking an Assistant Principal at our GES campus in Denver, Colorado for the 2025-26 school year. In partnership with a number of community organizations, Colorado High School Charter provides students with a unique and innovative learning environment that allows them to focus on engaging and relevant core content classes (Math, Science, Social Studies and English Language Arts) while taking advantage of numerous post-secondary exploration opportunities, such as concurrent enrollment and community partner classes and programs. Colorado High School Charter Overview Mission: Colorado High School Charter is transforming the alternative education experience by igniting the potential within each of the diverse young people we serve. CHSC ensures students’ personal and academic growth by creating tailored curricula, a supportive school environment, and community partnerships. We empower our students to succeed in life and positively contribute to their families and communities by offering them the freedom and resources to pursue a post-secondary path aligned with their individualized goals. Vision: Schools that Empower People Core Values: Relationships, High Expectations, Growth, Inclusivity, Wellness, Third-fourth-fifth Way About: Colorado High School Charter (CHSC) is one of the leading alternative education campuses in Denver, serving students in grades 9-12. As an educator at CHSC, you will have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your students while receiving regular coaching and professional development 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 on culturally sustaining and inclusive practices o A focus on student personal and academic growth achieved through relevant and intentionally created curricula, a supportive school environment and community partnerships o Social emotional support for students to remove barriers in and out of the classroom so ALL students can be successfulo A positive culture that regularly celebrates student and staff achievement o We are in demand. Students are consistently referred to our schools and word is spreading about 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 recognize our 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 AND have 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 all students consider a range of satisfying career paths. o You are excited about the opportunity to engage students inside and outside of the classroom through the creation of relevant curricula and programming. o You have experience or a strong desire to work with young people who have struggled personally or academically in conventional school settings. o You are tenacious about your own professional growth and have the ability to seek and apply 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 staff and students. Job Description Organizational 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 Performance Framework results including Student Growth, Student Achievement, Student Engagement, 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 as calendar management, bell schedules, and school meal service • Support Principal in formal performance evaluation process, including the gathering of data and 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 approach Student Success and Achievement • Develop individual relationships with students through mentorship, classroom presence, and an “open door” policy • In conjunction with Dean, maintain safety and security of school population and property, including supervision of students before school, after school and during lunch • Support resolution of conflicts between teachers and students, implementing best practices of restorative justice • Coordinate graduation event, including but not limited to, facility usage, set‐up, practice, staff responsibilities, purchase of materials, cap and gown dissemination, and budget Human Resources Management • Supervise staff, including training and professional development, weekly one‐on‐one and group 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 members Standardized Testing Oversight & Compliance • Manage assessment and standardized testing with an emphasis on SAT/PSAT and MAP • Data collection and analysis of testing results to formulate school action plan and UIP • Administration of State Standardized testing: CMAS/SAT/PSAT Community Partnerships and Relationships • Sustain and establish strong community partnerships that enhance learning opportunities for 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 opportunities General Duties• Respond to student and parent inquiries • Attend and complete relevant professional development training opportunities to learn about effective and developing educational practices • Support commitment to diversity and multiculturalism and promote inclusion and awareness around topics of race, ethnicity, and gender • Co‐facilitate renewal process • Other duties as assigned by the Principal Desired: • Certified school administrator and/or Master’s degree Compensation: The starting salary for this position is between $100,800 - $121,000. depending on education and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included. Teachers are eligible for the Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program. To Apply Submit cover letter and resume to Micah Rose at mrose@chscharter.org Colorado High School Charter is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and school needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. Colorado High School Charter believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our schools’ success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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