Position Number: LL080452007-0809Job Title: Principal - George Washing High School, 655 S. Monaco Pkwy., Denver, CO 80224Salary Range: $93,135 Minimum - $125,502 Maximum (salary subject to negotiation based upon education and experience)Application Due Date: Open until filledStart Date:July 1, 2008Reports To: Instructional Superintendent IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ITS ENTIRETY.Denver Public Schools seeks an accomplished leader who will guide the school in the pursuit of academic success that will bridge all achievement gaps, as well as broaden the accelerated learners' potential. The principal of George Washington High School will be privileged to lead this exceptional group of students and teachers to new markers of excellence in academics and social responsibility.GW is a school that has been recognized as one of Newsweek's top 100 schools in the country. It is home to the first, and arguably strongest, International Baccalaureate diploma program in the Denver metropolitan area. The IB is a rigorous pre-university course of study, designed around an international curriculum to encourage critical thinking and global perspectives, specifically with highly motivated students enrolled. In addition to its IB program, it also has rigorous College Board Advanced Placement classes where students select their classes from a plethora of offerings. GW has repeatedly earned awards and honors in both academic and arts programs. Students are also able to be involved in a wealth of extra-curricular learning activities such as competitive speech and math, Model UN and National History Day. George Washington's sports program boasts numerous teams guided by experienced and long-term coaches who challenge students to succeed on and off the field. In addition, because of the opportunity to receive an outstanding education, many families and students from within Denver Public Schools, as well as surrounding areas, choose George Washington High School as their school of choice.Objective:The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to the academic excellence and personal growth of every student. The candidate must have a proven successful, extensive, secondary educational experience. This experience should include staff development, supervision and instructional improvement, in-depth knowledge of curriculum and best practices, high school program design, and an understanding of how to meet the needs of highly gifted and advanced learners, struggling learners, English language learners and identified special education learners.In addition, this candidate should be able to delegate authority and build working relationships with faculty, staff, students, parents, and community that will reflect both loyalty and commitment to longevity in his/her position, and an understanding and honoring of programs that are established and benefiting George Washington's students.Essential Functions: Instructional Leadership:•Serves as an instructional leader, setting the tone and culture of the school•Displays a high level of understanding of the conditions that promote quality teaching and learning, and articulates an informed and cohesive philosophy of learning and teaching•Develops programs that support and enhance student achievement and success•Supports and continues with proven programs that enhance student achievement and success•Develops a strong culture of student leadership and decision-making•Understands and clearly articulates the links between curriculum, assessment and pedagogy and demonstrates skills to promote, identify and evaluate the quality of classroom practice•Implements and supports district-wide curricula and encourages teacher training around new curricula as selected by the district•Encourages, develops and supports learning networks; actively participates in and contributes to teaching and learning networks in and between schools•Implements high-leverage strategies that align curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment and reporting•Participates in action research projects and uses findings to influence school practices where appropriate•Understands how best to develop systems to support student learning, development and behavior•Fosters an innovative, futures-focused culture based on a commitment to continuous improvement•Acts as an advocate and provides a voice for students, staff, parents and the George community•Collaboratively develops and implements a school improvement plan that supports increased student achievement and success•Helps others in the workplace through best practice in adult learning and critical reflection•Provides constructive and professional feedback, coaching and mentoring to members of the school staff•Selects, supports, evaluates and/or retains high quality instructional and support personnel•Demonstrates knowledge of and provides direction and support for the accomplishments of instructional, curricular, and program requirements•Attends and participates in various meetings and takes a leadership role on designated district committees, as required or requested •Encourages and ensures professional growth and development, attainment of district and building instructional goals, implementation of curriculum and effective use of all staff-based and facility-based resourcesClimate and Culture:•Fosters a vision for George Washington as a strong component of the greater DPS community•Recognizes, promotes and builds the leadership capacity of staff, students, parents and the community to enhance leadership density across the school community•Honors what is currently working well in support of student and staff achievement in the school systems•Builds strategic alliances to engage and mobilize the support of policymakers, unions, students, parents and the community•Models and promotes respect for the diversity of student backgrounds, experiences, developmental needs and learning approaches•Plays a proactive role in shaping the future of education in DPS by promoting his/her leadership, George Washington High School, the profession and by publicizing education in the community•Creates a safe and productive learning environment, including establishing guides for proper and expected student conduct•Maintains high visibility and devotes considerable time to interact with students, staff and community•Celebrates student and staff achievement through a range of highly visible strategies and uses a range of influence strategies that engage all staff in the school's programs and policies•Communicates in a positive tone to staff and community•Communicates a clear vision of achieving excellence and pursues that excellence in a manner consistent with the goals/objectives of Denver Public Schools•Encourages parent participation and active contributions within the school from other stakeholdersOperations:•Approves and participates in a variety of pupil activities, such as Student Council, Cooperative School Committee, classroom activities and special day events•Develops and implements effective management structures, strategies, and procedures•Supervises a staff of administrative, certificated and classified personnel assigned to George Washington•Utilizes a marketing plan to enhance the community's understanding and support of George Washington’s programs and district-wide educational programs•Collaboratively plans, prepares and administers the school budget, including the translation of educational needs, goals and objectives into budgetary terms•Oversees and enforces all approved DPS policies•Oversees the master scheduling of all school functions and facilities•Ensures the proper maintenance, accuracy, completeness, confidentiality and security of all data/records•Performs other related duties, including special projects, as required or requestedEducation/Experience:Master's Degree is required. Appropriate specialization such as secondary education, administration, curriculum, instruction, and literacy will be strongly considered. Five (5) to seven (7) years of actual secondary instructional/classroom experience as an educator is required.Licensure/Qualifying Standards:Current valid State of Colorado Principal LicenseDenver Public School Applicants,In order to complete your application for the Denver Public Schools Administrator position that you are applying for, you must complete the Gallup PrincipalInsight questionnaire by selecting the link below. Once you select the link you will be navigated to the Gallup website and will need to create a user id (using email address) and login to take the assessment or use an existing ID if you have previously taken the Gallup Principal Insight.Your application with Denver Public Schools will NOT be submitted until your PrincipalInsight has been completed. We recommend that you allow up to 40-45 minutes to complete the Gallup PrincipalInsight.Gallup PrincipalInsight Link: https://gx.gallup.com/principalinsight.gxThe District Code is 5084If for any reason you do not finish the questionnaire, have to leave the site, or encounter technical difficulties please return to the job posting that you are applying to from the Denver Public Schools website and select the link to the Gallup PrincipalInsight so that you can complete the questionnaire from the point at which you left off.PLEASE NOTE: The Gallup questionnaire is NOT AVAILABLE the THIRD Friday of every month from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm MST for regularly scheduled maintenance. Please return anytime after those time frames to complete your application.
 

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