Assistant Principal - Special Education Leader

Tennyson Center for Children; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Retirement Plan with match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Support

Job summary

Tennyson Center for Children in Colorado is seeking an Assistant Principal to support the Principal in organizing a positive, safe learning environment and instructional leadership for education/day treatment programming. The role reports to the Principal and drives curriculum implementation and daily school operations to meet program goals.

Ideal candidates hold a Colorado principal license (or eligibility), a special education endorsement, and a master’s in education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education preferred or completion of Colorado approved principal/administrator program.
• Colorado principal license or eligibility to obtain.
• State licensure in teaching with Special Education Endorsement in Colorado.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Positions require pre-employment drug test, FBI/CBI checks, child abuse registry checks, MVR and employment verification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as instructional leader to support student achievement and implementation of school programs.
• Assist in selecting and implementing State standards and initiatives.
• Assist in selection of instructional materials and provide curriculum consultation to staff.
• Collaborate with teachers to design instructional modifications and teaching strategies.
• Facilitate PBIS implementation and supervise instructional staff.
• Assist with hiring, orientation, and supervision of staff.
• Coordinate instructional coverage and manage classroom schedules and school operations.
• Prepare professional written reports and maintain grade records.

Education

Master’s degree in special education (preferred)

Colorado approved principal and administrator program

Colorado Department of Education principal license (or eligible)

Colorado Department of Education Teaching license with Special Education Endorsement

Current Colorado driver’s license

Job description

Tennyson Center for Children in Colorado is seeking an Assistant Principal to support the Principal in organizing a positive, safe learning environment and instructional leadership for education/day treatment programming. The role reports to the Principal and drives curriculum implementation and daily school operations to meet program goals.

Ideal candidates hold a Colorado principal license (or eligibility), a special education endorsement, and a master’s in education.