Assistant Principal - School for the Blind

Assistant Principal

The assistant principal acts as primary support for the principal with respect to teacher supervision and evaluation, scheduling, and daily coverage needs, as well as assists students in establishing high standards of conduct by overseeing student discipline, behavior support, and attendance. This position reports directly to the Principal of the School for the Blind for grades K-12.

Job functions include supervising and evaluating teachers and other staff, assisting the principal in instructional coaching on classroom management and evaluation of staff related to Standard II of the Teacher Rubric, training, monitoring, and / or supporting Tier I and Tier II MTSS behavior expectations, overseeing student discipline and support, resolving discipline problems, investigating student complaints and grievances, assisting the principal in building systems for restorative practices, supervising students as needed, supporting student behaviors and disciplinary action for all blind and low vision students on campus, overseeing all matters of student attendance, working with the student life director to support collaboration between school programs and extracurricular activities / residential programs, serving as a member of multiple Professional Learning Communities and committees, participating in activities related to professional development, and promoting strong relations and partnerships among school, parents, students, community, and stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Education or School Counseling or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, with a preference toward a specialization in Blind Education; holding or being eligible for appropriate principal licensure in the State of Colorado; 3 years of experience teaching or counseling children who are blind / visually impaired; experience in an administrative position or demonstrated leadership in area of expertise with knowledge and aptitude specific to MTSS and / or PBIS preferred; demonstrated proficiency in American Sign Language; and Braille Awareness.