Position Title:  Assistant Principal – 1 year position
Location: Olathe Elementary School
Direct Supervisor: Principal
Contracted Length Term: Limited Term – 1 year
Salary: A prorated competitive salary commensurate with education and experience: Assistant Principal – Elementary (range for full year $67,368 – $88,913)
Work Schedule: October 2023-May 2024
Start Date: October TBD, 2023District Summary:
Nestled within Colorado’s gorgeous Western Slope, the towns of Montrose and Olathe are surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure (Black Canyon National Park, Telluride and the San Juan Mountains to the South, along with rivers, lakes and streams). MCSD is one of the largest rural school districts in Colorado, which means we are small enough to be neighborly, but still big enough to continue growing (with short commutes to school and work).Benefits
At MCSD, we care about our employees and their loved ones. Our benefits package consist of the following items: a variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision insurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options including pet insurance, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Added perks: Great people to work with, professional development and advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs and incentives.

Summary of Position:
Montrose County School District RE-1J is looking for a motivated, collaborative assistant principal. The job of Assistant Principal was established to work closely with the Principal for the purposes of providing support to the instructional process with specific responsibility for directing assigned programs and services at the school; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising assigned staff; coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Chairs meetings (e.g., safety, site advisory, special district committees, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.
• Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that learning standards are achieved, and teacher growth occurs.
• Supervises school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
• Facilitates the development, communication implementation and evaluation of quality learning for the purpose of enhancing excellence, equality and equity for staff and students.
• Implements policies, procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal skills.
• Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Facilitates implementation of technology throughout the school and classroom
• Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school

Education/Certification:

• Equivalent to the completion of a Master of Arts or higher degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration or a closely related field.
• Possess a valid Colorado Principal License.

Experience Required: 

• Four years of successful elementary, middle/high or junior high school teaching experience, including the completion of an administrative internship program.
• Experience with diverse student populations

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: 

• Educational policies, regulations and/or laws
• Conflict resolution
• Basic bookkeeping principles
• Instructional technology.

Ability to:

• Supervise, plan and manage projects
• Use pertinent software applications
• Prepare and maintain accurate records
• Administer personnel policies

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 5 to 25 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work involves sitting, walking, and/or standing.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business related equipment, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.

Additional Requirements:  The position classification performs decision analysis processes and makes decisions of considerable consequence, requiring the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, and policies.

Condition of Employment: 

• Criminal Background Check required for hire
• Clean driving record
• Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.