Assistant Principal (A45) Closing 10/24/2026

Goal Academy; Commerce City (CO); Presencial; USD 89.000 - 96.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PERA 401K with 5% match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Laptop and equipment provided

Professional development

PSLF eligibility

Wellness focus

Descripción de la vacante

GOAL High School in Colorado seeks an Assistant Principal to support the principal in leading academic and non-academic programs. You will oversee student discipline, build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents, and ensure a safe, productive learning environment.

The role requires Colorado residency and a valid Principal's License, with a Bachelor’s degree in education or management and leadership experience in an online or at-risk youth setting preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in education or management is required.
• Colorado Principal's License is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Two years of experience as a secondary teacher/counselor or equivalent is required.
• Three years of progressively responsible leadership in a school environment is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide instructional leadership and oversee professional development.
• Ensure a safe learning environment and address disciplinary issues.
• Develop partnerships with parents and community.
• Analyze student data to inform recruitment, retention and graduation efforts.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate school projects, events and initiatives.
• Manage site budgets and maintain effective communications with staff.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Online school experience

Student relations

Discipline/behavior management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in education/management

Colorado Principal's License

Master’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Job Details: Job Location: 932-Commerce City- Denver - Commerce City, CO 80022, Salary Range: $89,000.00 - $96,000.00 Salary/year, Title:Assistant Principal

Employee Group& Grade:Executive/Exempt

Reports To:Principal

Starting Salary Scale:$89,000-$96,000

Calendar Year:215days

Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado

Date Written/Revised:May2026

Why Work at GOAL High School?

• Great Mission and Great Culture.
• Recognized as an Award-winning High School that serves at-risk students throughout Colorado.
• Recognized as 1 of 3 schoolsworldwideto receive the distinction of “Biggest Impact School” in technology from Microsoft.
• Our staffcan plan vacations with one 14-day break, two 1-week breaks, andadditionalweeks off in the summer.
• Competitive starting salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Potential to earn Pay-for-Performance incentives as a member of the GOAL Team.
• Competitive Benefits include an emphasis on Wellness in the workplace.
• The ability to continue contributing to the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA.
• PERA 401K or Roth 401K with a 5% Match after one year
• Medical, dental, vision, basic lifeinsurance,and AD&D plans.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Optionaladditionalinsurance that includes accident, critical illness, and hospital plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• The school provides a laptop, cellphone,and additionalequipment as needed.
• Robust Professional Development and opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.
• GOAL High School is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Purposeof Job:

Responsible forassistingtheprincipalwith leadership, direction, supervision, operations, and accountability of the academic and non-academic duties of school personnel, providing for the proper and efficient operation of school facilities and programs.To provide on-site direct support to the site staff and students in the overall management and operation of the school, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment.Assistwith a wide range of tasks, including overseeing student discipline and fostering positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Essential Duties/ Major Accountabilities:

• Show Up: Be ACCOUNTABLE for our students, ourselves, and our team
• Connect:Develop andmaintainTRANSPARENT and HONEST relationships with our students and team
• Succeed:Become a STRONG unified team providing students an INNOVATIVE environment to become productive members of society

Essential Functions, Duties and Major Accountabilities:

Physical Presence: Must be able tomaintaina regular on-site presence to effectively support students, collaborate with colleagues, and fulfill the responsibilities of the role. While virtual work may bepermittedbased on specific site needs and work responsibilities, the ability to be physically present at designated locations as needed is essential to the successful execution of this position’s duties.

• Serve as an instructional leader by monitoring implementation of professional development and instructional effortsin accordancewiththe school improvement plan, school policies, and procedures
• Promote an effective, safe, alternative learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds to prepare students for graduation and transition to college and/or careers beyond graduation
• Implement andmonitorbehavioral expectations and policies including monitoring attendance trends and overseeing truancy interventions; address safety and welfare issues by holding meetings with parents, investigating incidents, documenting findings, contacting properauthorities,and conforming to legal requirements and regulations
• Create partnerships with parents and community
• Collect and analyze student assessment data that aid in student recruiting, retention, and graduation
• Plan, schedule and coordinate school projects, curriculum, achievement reporting, events, activities, and initiatives
• Manage site budgets according to GOAL’s financial policies and procedures
• Maintain clear communications and good working relationships with all staffmembers
• Help develop andmaintaineffective and consistent policies and procedures for students, parents, and employees, and ensure their implementation (e.g.,field trip procedures, enrollment procedures)
• Supervise employees including serving as an instructional leader assigning and directing work, interviewing, evaluating performance,disciplining,and resolving issues
• Maintain a general understanding of the provisions of laws relating to charter schools
• Maintaina high levelof professional communication (both verbally and in writing) with other GOAL staff, students, and parents to deliver program information and address individual student needs
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and community
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits,such asmeeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective andtimelymanner, anddemonstratingrespect for others
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Accountability Standards for allGOAL Academy High SchoolStaff:

• Love for children and ability to work enthusiastically on their behalf
• Actively and enthusiastically recruit new students through community partnerships and community events
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management,verbal,and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology
• Able tocompetently and persistently apply problem solving skillstowards technology issues
• Proven ability to serve on teams andparticipatein a collaborativedecision-makingprocess
• Strong work ethic to achieve both school and personal goals
• Ability tomaintaina high levelof confidentiality
• Willingness to travel regionallyand transport studentsasrequired
• Ethical, honest, and good-humored
• Must work all scheduled calendar days in Colorado

Minimum Required Knowledge,Skills,and Abilities:

• Mustresidein Colorado
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, management, or a similar fieldrequired. Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Colorado Principal's Licenserequired

Experience:

• Two years of experience as a secondary teacher, secondary counselor, or equivalent required
• Two years of experience working online and/or with at risk youth preferred
• Three years of progressively responsible leadership experience working in a schoolrequired
• Three years of supervisory experience preferred

Or other backgrounddemonstratingapplication of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of school leadership within an online school
• Advanced oral and written communication, public relations, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, facilitation, management, decision making, computer, and organizational skills. Proven ability to use sound judgment, includingappropriate handlingof confidential matters
• Ability to work well with others and to promote a team environment
• Knowledge of and ability to oversee standardized testing procedures
• Advanced abilities working with at-risk students, web-based instructional approaches, and/or GED or other similar alternative educational programs
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management,verbal,and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable and comfortable working with technology. Able toapply problem solving skills competently and persistentlytowards technology issues
• Ability to serve on student-centered teams andparticipatein a collaborativedecision-makingprocess
• Well-versed in conflict resolution skills. Ability to mediate conflicts (e.g., between students, staff, parents, or community members) while promoting the core values of GOAL effectively among all stakeholders.
• Understands the benefits of continuous learning and takes personal responsibility for professional development.

Physical Requirements of this position include:

Seldom
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Occasional
Noise/Working Alone/ Local Travel/ Visual Acuity-Far/ Color Discrimination
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Frequent
Driving/ Work with Others/ Visual Acuity-Near/ Hearing/ Speech/ Manual Dexterity/ Eye-Hand Coordination/ Computer/Mouse/ Copier/ Scanner/ Printer/ Telephone
Under 20 Pounds: Lifting-Lowering-Reaching Over Shoulders-Reaching Forward-Pushing-Pulling-Carrying

Colorado Public High Schools are committed toprovidingequal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We welcome applications from qualified foreign teachers and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse educational environment. All hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and the needs of the school district.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

In compliance with federal and state laws, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act, we ensure that all employment practices are conducted without discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. However, as a recipient of federal funding, we must adhere to specific regulationsregardingthe employment of foreign nationals.