Principal, Alternative High School JobID: 11526 + Position Type: Administrative/Leadership - Principal/ Alternative High School Principal + Date Posted: 12/20/2024 + Location: Vantage Point High School + Closing Date: 01/17/2025 Vantage Point HIgh School & Crossroads Middle School Principal FULL SALARY RANGE: Level 20 (minimum: $110,788- mid-point: $136,774- maximum: $162,761) The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range FTE: 1.0 Months per year: 11 Job Code: 3087 Replacement Position Location: Thornton, CO Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. SUMMARY:Provide overall leadership, direction, supervision and accountability at the alternative middle and high schools in the areas of instruction and curriculum, student educational development and achievement, safety and security, staff development and evaluation, community building, school plant, human resources, financial management, student services and activities (e.g., student discipline, attendance, etc.) and articulation with District and other institutions. Act as administrative liaison to the adult high school program. Analyze student achievement data. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. JOB TASK DESCRIPTIONS: 1. Coordinate, supervise and direct the pupil services components of the alternative education program, including attendance, discipline, diagnostic center, counseling and related services. 2. Supervise and evaluate the instructional and support staff. 3. Coordinate, implement and evaluate the instructional program and master schedule, including the computer-assisted instruction program (i.e., expelled students). 4. Attend and participate in necessary District level meetings and task forces. 5. Direct, supervise and coordinate school climate as related to students, staff, parents and community. Establish and maintain public relations through communication with District staff, community, students and parents. Troubleshoot and resolve problems and concerns. 6. Plan, organize and direct staff meetings to address ongoing program needs, emerging issues, calendar and student support and interventions. 7. Supervise, monitor and support the High Plains High School and adult education programs. Provide necessary input, direction and evaluation of the programs as directed by the program coordinator. 8. Coordinate the alternative education curriculum, including all subject areas, support classes and programs. Implement and monitor curriculum framework, assessment, evaluation and differentiated certificates. 9. Develop, implement and monitor the alternative education resource allocation process and budget, including the computer-assisted instruction budget. 10. Monitor and participate in school/community meetings and programs to develop and support the school improvement process. 11. Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the alternative education enrollment process including articulation with other schools and special education staff. 12. Direct, develop and implement the building, District and state accountability and accreditation workbook. 13. Participate in personal professional growth activities. 14. Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: - Master’s degree plus additional coursework required to obtain a Colorado Type D Certificate/Principal/ Administrator’s License. - A minimum of five (5) years of experience in teaching/administration, with a minimum of three (3) of those years employed as a teacher or special services provider, (SSP). LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: - Colorado principal license. BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: - Manages school budget in areas of certified personnel, paraeducators, restricted materials and supplies budget, and educational programs/materials. Also manages grants. - Sole responsibility for developing, administering and monitoring budget. - Participates in coordinating the budget. - Recommend initiating a requisition. SALARY INFORMATION: The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees’ education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1644330247/adams12org/byozfuoccsaiwtartzju/2021-10AdminCompProgram.pdf) or review our Administrative Salary Schedule (https://www.adams12.org/our-district/careers/lead) . BENEFITS INFORMATION: Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview. (https://www.adams12.org/our-district/human-resources/benefits-overview) THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION. Rev 12/24