IMO ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, MIDDLE SCHOOL

** Applications will be received until July 23rd, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
  About this job:
An assistant principal supports the principal in managing school operations, overseeing academics, discipline, and staff, and ensuring a positive learning environment.
**The Assistant Principal must demonstrate a willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement. This role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding all District matters, especially those involving the Superintendent, Chief of Staff, and the Board of Education. Ensuring trust and discretion is paramount to the success and integrity of this position.    ***This is a one-year position that requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge of assistant principal best practices and resources, as well as participating in ongoing professional development and training.
  What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive Compensation and Incentive plan, click here for the DSLA Salary Schedule. For more information on compensation for these roles, click here. 
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. 

  What You'll Do:

• Support math data teams through providing professional development, conducting observations, working closely with the school admin team and the director of academics to implement effective instructional strategies and assess educational needs.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Culture by developing comprehensive social-emotional learning (SEL) programming and establishing goal setting structures during advisory time.
• Provide targeted instructional feedback to staff, more specifically, math teachers to ensure high quality instruction is provided in all math classrooms and throughout the building.
• Develop plans that improve the quality and adequacy of instruction, and lead to student achievement, growth and development.
• This is a one-year position that requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge of assistant principal best practices and resources, as well as participating in ongoing professional development and training.
• Lead high-quality, data driven instruction by building the capacity of teachers to lead and perfect their craft. 
• Strategically align people, time and money to drive student achievement. 
• Apply teacher and staff performance management systems in a way that ensures a culture of continuous improvement, support, and accountability. 
• Actively advocate for members of the school community and effectively engages family and community.

  What You’ll Need:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in education or in the subject areas for which you are applying.  
• Master’s Degree and Leadership Experience Preferred.  
• Hold a valid Colorado Department of Education Principal License (Must be current and active while in the position). Click here for more information. 
• 2+ years of school leadership experience.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

  Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic infor