Peak to Peak Charter School - Assistant Principal - Middle School

Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
2/1/2021

Location:
956-Peak to Peak Charter

Date Available:
08/03/2021

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Additional Information:

Peak to Peak Charter School - Middle School Assistant Principal

Located in Boulder Valley School District, Peak to Peak is a K-12 charter public school offering a liberal arts, college preparatory curriculum that gives students a foundation for a lifetime of learning and discovery. By focusing on a liberal arts college preparatory program, Peak to Peak achieves two important objectives: it prepares students to successfully meet the educational challenges of higher education and to be well-educated citizens in an increasingly complex world. Peak to Peak takes this time-tested education and makes it accessible to students who are interested in a focused college preparatory program, regardless of their cultural or economic background.

Peak to Peak Mission Statement:
-Provide broad access to an exemplary K-12 liberal arts, college preparatory education that challenges students to achieve their academic potential.
-Be a community that values and recognizes scholarship, academic achievement, and creativity.
-Provide an environment in which each student is known, respected, and valued as an individual of great potential and promise.
-Prepare students to become active and responsible citizens of an interdependent world.

Peak to Peak Vision Statement:
The Peak to Peak community will inspire students to fulfill their academic dreams for college, to develop their creative passions and athletic talents, and to become responsible citizens.

Job Summary:
All employees and volunteers at Peak to Peak work together to fulfill the Peak to Peak Mission Statement. The thoughts reflected in this description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountabilities for this position. However, Peak to Peak expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions, creating both a fulfilling career environment and very successful outcomes for our students. Values we hold high are: trustworthiness, diligence, open communication, fairness, equity, and justice, and we expect to see them evidenced in our staff, parents, and students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
K-12 Responsibilities:

-Collaborates with principals to develop, implement and monitor the K-12 Unified Improvement Plan, Strategic plan and KPI goals, including writing required reports

-Collaborates with administrators at both the elementary and high school levels in support of coherent and cohesive curriculum development and instruction across the K-12 landscape

-Works to ensure effective curricular articulation from elementary to middle school, and from middle school to high school, alongside the 6-8 Curriculum Continuum Coordinators

-Assists with K-12 crisis management and ensures that safety protocols are followed

-Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Total Instructional Leadership Team (TILT), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Service Council and other committees as assigned

-Conducts Safe Schools and Safe 2 Tell checks and communications as required

-Assists principals and the Director of Professional Development with staff professional development to facilitate collaboration and cohesion across school levels

-Ensures staff alignment with all P2P policies and applicable BVSD and state requirements, and reports to the board, district and state as appropriate

6-12 Responsibilities:

Instructional Leadership

-Facilitates level staff meetings as directed by the Middle School Principal

-Serves as a member of Middle School Leadership Team and other committees as assigned by the Middle School Principal

-Conducts informal and formal staff evaluations and provides feedback as assigned by the Middle School Principal

-Models and supports effective classroom management strategies for all instructional staff

-Commits to visibility in classrooms and hallways, and shares administrative supervision responsibilities with the Middle School Principal for before and after school events throughout the year

-Aids in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Unified Improvement Plan, Strategic Plan and KPI goals including writing required reports

-Assists with open enrollment and attends school open enrollment events

School Climate & Culture

-Assists with data collection and analysis for the 6-12 internal climate survey, required district surveys, and student climate interviews as directed by the Middle School Principal in order to improve the climate and culture of the middle school

-Oversees the iROAR and restorative justice programs; coordinates iROAR breakfasts and assemblies, and coordinates and facilitates restorative meetings

-In cooperation with the grade-level leaders and student council, assists with the facilitation of all school-wide assemblies and initiatives throughout the school day

-Works with the principals, Activities and Athletic Director, counselors, and community to encourage participation from all stakeholders in 6-8 programs, clubs and activities

-Participates in MTSS, SST and GLT meetings, and serves as the administrator in 504 and IEP meetings as assigned by the Middle School Principal

-Collaborates with Student Council to support middle school initiatives

-Interacts with directors and level principals to ensure consistency and harmony between school levels, and school community members to build supportive relationships

-Fosters communication and collaboration among faculty, staff, parents and students

Program Oversight

-Guides students, parents/guardians and staff in the facilitation of middle school behavioral ideologies, restorative justice practices, Peak to Peak behavior and conduct standards, and the 6-12 dress code guidelines

-Co-leads the 6-12 Advisory/GLT program in partnership with the High School Assistant Principal

-In cooperation with the counselors and grade-level leaders, helps develop and implement the character education, positive behavior, and bullying prevention programs in the 6-8 setting

-Administers timely 6-8 student restorative justice practices, disciplinary action and parent/guardian notification as necessary, and works with the elementary and high school principals with any student discipline as needed

-Monitors 6-8 student attendance and oversees timely parent/guardian notification and meetings as needed

-Collects, tracks and maintains confidential records regarding student behavior, including personal discipline files

-Oversees and monitors locker assignments, use and contracts

-Ensures that Peak to Peak meets all BVSD, state and federal guidelines and regulations for school-wide discipline

-Implements, tracks, and oversees the supervision duties of middle school teachers and works with the principal to ensure duties are being performed

Administrative and Professional Responsibilities

-Writes monthly community letters, contributes to weekly bulletins, and composes other required reports as assigned by the Middle School Principal

-Provides supervision before school, after school, and during middle school lunches on a daily basis

-Educates parents/guardians regarding school expectations, and maintains and updates the middle school student handbook on a yearly basis and in collaboration with the middle school leadership team

-Builds rapport with students by helping them to develop socio-emotional fluency and appropriate self-advocacy

-Supports the professional development program and provides proactive supports and lessons, including participating in professional development

-Actively supports the schools mission and vision, character and equity efforts

-Promotes a collegial and collaborative environment by sharing resources and contributing to the school community

-Seeks feedback on leadership and administrative strategies

-Seeks balance in workload and establishes appropriate boundaries

-Other duties as assigned

Salary:
$70.000 - $100,000 a year
Commensurate with experience. To view Peak to Peak Administrator salary ranges, visit this link: Peak to Peak Administrative and Support Staff Compensation

To Apply:
Click Here to view the full job description and to complete Peak to Peaks online employment application.

Compensation and Benefits:
Peak to Peak offers competitive pay and a robust total compensation package including:
-MEDICAL: There are three options for Medical coverage. Peak to Peak pays the full cost of this benefit for you as the employee.
-DENTAL: Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental of Colorado. Peak to Peak pays the full cost of this benefit for you as the employee.
-LIFE/AD&D: You are provided a $50,000 group term life insurance through CIGNA Life Insurance Company. Peak to Peak pays the full cost of this life insurance policy.
-STD/LTD: Peak to Peak pays the entire cost of both short and long-term disability benefits.
-PERA: Administered by Colorado PERA, this is a tax deferred retirement account to which you contribute 10% of your monthly earnings. Additionally, Peak to Peak contributes 20.9% to the PERA pension trust fund on your behalf.
-VOLUNTARY VISION: EyeMed is the voluntary vision program available to Peak to Peak employees.
-RETIREMENT OPTIONS: You have the following options to participate in deferred income for retirement purposes: PERA Plus 401 (k), AXA Equitable 403(b) and PERA 457.
-MEDICAL and DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: This account allows you to save money for unreimbursed medical expenses or dependent care expenses to be used within the plan year (July to June) on a tax exempt basis. This reduces your taxable income.
-TIME OFF COMPENSATION: As a 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employee you are provided with 10 days of Paid Annual Leave Time. If your position is less than 1.0 FTE, your leave time will be pro-rated accordingly based on your FTE. Additional Paid Leave from work (Bereavement pay, Jury Duty pay, paid Professional Development Leave)
-PRIORITY ENROLLMENT STATUS: Children of staff members receive priority enrollment of their child/children at Peak to Peak Charter School.
-Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
-Staff Appreciation Meals and Events

Peak to Peak Charter School is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries: Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html