Middle School Assistant Principal (TMS)

Job TitleLocation: Timberview Middle SchoolProvides dynamic leadership under the direction of the principal in the school by creating educational options which lead to academic growth and achievement for all students through a thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, supervision and evaluation, staff professional learning, community engagement, and positive school culture; implements a student-focused vision and collaborative leadership style to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students.The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.Reports consistently for work as scheduledPerforms other duties as assignedAttains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance StandardsCollaboratively develops the vision, mission, and strategic plan, based on a cycle of continuous improvement of student outcomes, and facilitate their integration into the school communityCollaborates with staff and stakeholders to implement strategies for change to improve student outcomesDemonstrates organizational leadership by strategically developing a vision and mission, leading change, enhancing the capacity of personnel, distributing resources, and aligning systems of communication for continuous school improvementEstablishes and effectively manages systems that ensure high-quality staffEstablishes systems and partnerships for managing all available school resources to facilitate improved student outcomesFacilitates the design and use of a variety of communication strategies with all stakeholdersDemonstrates inclusive leadership practices that foster a positive school culture and promote safety and equity for all students, staff, and communityCreates a professional school environment and foster relationships that promote staff and student success and well-beingEnsures that the school provides an orderly and supportive environment that fosters a sense of safety and well-beingCommits to an inclusive and positive school environment that meets the needs of all students and promotes the preparation of students to live productively and contribute to the diverse cultural contexts of a global societyCreates and utilizes systems to share leadership and support collaborative efforts throughout the schoolDesigns and utilizes structures and processes which result in family and community engagement and supportDemonstrates instructional leadership by aligning curriculum, instruction and assessment, supporting professional learning, conducting observations, providing actionable feedback, and holding staff accountable for student outcomesEstablishes, aligns, and ensures implementation of a plan of instruction, instructional practice, assessments, and use of student data that result in academic growth and achievement for all studentsFosters a collaborative culture of job-embedded professional learningDemonstrates knowledge of effective instructional practice and provide feedback to promote continuous improvement of teaching and learningHolds all staff accountable for setting and achieving measurable student outcomesDemonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and external leadershipDemonstrates high standards for professional conductLinks professional growth to professional goalsBuilds and sustains productive partnerships with key community stakeholders, including public and private sectors, to promote school improvement, student learning, and student well-beingAssists in the supervision and safety of the school and campusAttends all community, staff, and school board meetings and conferences as directed by the principalEffectively communicates and understands the impact of decisions on all stakeholdersExercises reasonable and prudent leadership in crisis, political, and high-stakes situationsManages student discipline in a consistent manner and provides follow-up information to staff and parents/guardiansPlans and coordinates transportation needs with the Transportation DepartmentPlans for and oversees various assessment processes as directedReports to the principal regarding the needs of the school/program with respect to curriculum, instruction, assessment, staff, budget/resources, facilities, etc.Stays current with educational trends, research, and best practicesSupervises and evaluates curricular and extracurricular activities and programs as assigned by the principalTakes responsibility for ensuring that all students are progressing toward post-secondary and workforce readiness standards to be mastered by high school graduation; prepares students for success by ensuring mastery of all Colorado Academic Standards, including 21st Century skillsTakes responsibility for facilitating the preparation of students with the skills, dispositions and attitudes necessary for success in work and post-secondary education, including democratic and civic participationUses evidence and data to evaluate the performance and practices of the school, in order to continually improve attainment of Student Academic Growth; takes responsibility and devises an intentional plan for ensuring that staff is knowledgeable in how to utilize evidence and data to inform instructional decision making to maximize the educational opportunities and instructional program for every childKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to collaborate and partner with parents/guardians in the educational processAbility to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systemsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel and members of the publicAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, administrators, departments, other agencies, and the general publicAbility to follow oral and written instructionsAbility to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional mannerAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to manage simultaneous demands and set clear prioritiesAbility to work independentlyCommitment to the education of students as a primary responsibilityDemonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthinessDetail-orientedEnergetic, creative, innovative, flexibleExcellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skillsExperience with parent, student, staff, administrator, district, and community relationsFollows oral and written instructionsFosters positive relations among students, staff, parents and the communityKnowledge of and experience in the use of technologyKnowledge of and experience with effective conflict resolutionKnowledge of and experience with use of feedback and reflection of professional practice to improve teaching and learningKnowledge of at-risk, special populations, and related programming and instructional strategiesKnowledge of Colorado Academic Standards, curriculum, standards-based instruction, assessment, and differentiationKnowledge of effective classroom and positive behavior managementKnowledge of grade level, content/subject area, and inquiry-based skillsKnowledge of school-based processes and operationsKnowledge of the academic, emotional, and social development of studentsMaintains confidentialityProven experience in dealing with challenging situationsProven experience in making improvements to programs and processesProven experience with the teaching and learning processProven successful supervisory experienceStrong desire to be a member of a dynamic leadership teamStrong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skillsStudent-centered and relationship-focusedSuccessful experience in involving parents in meaningful ways in their children's educationSuccessful experience in the vertical and horizontal articulation of curriculum, instruction, and programmingSuccessful experience in using assessment data to assist staff in a continual improvement processWork Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.The incumbent is directly responsible to provide for the health, safety, and welfare and education of students, ensuring students are under supervision at all times.The incumbent operates primarily independently and frequently with others in a professional school environment indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally.