ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – GES CAMPUS

Colorado High School Charter is seeking an Assistant Principal at our GES campus in Denver, Colorado for

the 2025-26 school year. In partnership with a number of community organizations, Colorado High

School Charter provides students with a unique and innovative learning environment that allows them

to focus on engaging and relevant core content classes (Math, Science, Social Studies and English

Language Arts) while taking advantage of numerous post-secondary exploration opportunities, such as

concurrent enrollment and community partner classes and programs.

Colorado High School Charter Overview

Mission: Colorado High School Charter is transforming the alternative education experience by igniting

the potential within each of the diverse young people we serve. CHSC ensures students’ personal and

academic growth by creating tailored curricula, a supportive school environment, and community

partnerships. We empower our students to succeed in life and positively contribute to their families and

communities by offering them the freedom and resources to pursue a post-secondary path aligned with

their individualized goals.

Vision: Schools that Empower People

Core Values: Relationships, High Expectations, Growth, Inclusivity, Wellness, Third-fourth-fifth Way

About: Colorado High School Charter (CHSC) is one of the leading alternative education campuses in

Denver, serving students in grades 9-12. As an educator at CHSC, you will have the opportunity to

develop meaningful relationships with your students while receiving regular coaching and professional

development to allow you to deliver exceptional instruction for students who are looking for a small,

supportive and relevant school setting.

What makes teaching at CHSC unique?

o Constant learning through weekly coaching and professional development focused on

culturally sustaining and inclusive practices

o A focus on student personal and academic growth achieved through relevant and

intentionally created curricula, a supportive school environment and community

partnerships

o Social emotional support for students to remove barriers in and out of the classroom so ALL

students can be successfulo A positive culture that regularly celebrates student and staff achievement

o We are in demand. Students are consistently referred to our schools and word is spreading

about the amazing work we do.

o 4-day school week for students. Alternating Fridays off for staff.

What do we look for in candidates?

o You are passionate about education in an alternative education setting where we recognize

our students are looking for a school experience that is different than a traditional,

comprehensive high school. We build off of best practices that work for our students AND

have the autonomy and support to be innovative in our practices.

o You are excited about Colorado High School’s mission.

o You recognize the value of learning through real-world application and are eager to help all

students consider a range of satisfying career paths.

o You are excited about the opportunity to engage students inside and outside of the

classroom through the creation of relevant curricula and programming.

o You have experience or a strong desire to work with young people who have struggled

personally or academically in conventional school settings.

o You are tenacious about your own professional growth and have the ability to seek and

apply feedback to improve your practice.

o You’re entrepreneurial, innovative and willing to do “whatever it takes.”

o You value developing trusting and often transformative relationships with students.

o You are a team player who helps create a positive and vibrant school culture for both staff

and students.

Job Description

Organizational Leadership

• In conjunction with the Principal, hold and lead educational and organizational vision,

culture, and values

• Constantly monitor data to make decisions that impact the School Performance

Framework results including Student Growth, Student Achievement, Student

Engagement, and Post-Secondary & Workforce Readiness

• Lead development of organizational and educational policies

• Ensure CHSC meets enrollment goals and manage October Count

• Design and execute student recruitment plan with Principal

• Support Principal in managing Office Staff and administrative duties such as

calendar management, bell schedules, and school meal service

• Support Principal in formal performance evaluation process, including the gathering of data

and delivery of feedback

• Network with other charter schools and gain exposure to educational best practicesInstructional Leadership

• Supervise Teacher Leaders and manage professional development

• Participate in regular teacher observation and feedback cycle, tracking progress and data

• Support curriculum development and instructional approach

Student Success and Achievement

• Develop individual relationships with students through mentorship, classroom presence, and

an “open door” policy

• In conjunction with Dean, maintain safety and security of school population and

property, including supervision of students before school, after school and during lunch

• Support resolution of conflicts between teachers and students, implementing best practices of

restorative justice

• Coordinate graduation event, including but not limited to, facility usage, set-up, practice,

staff responsibilities, purchase of materials, cap and gown dissemination, and budget

Human Resources Management

• Supervise staff, including training and professional development, weekly one-on-one and

group supervision meetings as needed

• Recruit teaching and non-teaching staff members, including creating job postings,

interviewing, and hiring

• Assist Principal and Teacher Leaders in training of new teachers and staff members

Standardized Testing Oversight & Compliance

• Manage assessment and standardized testing with an emphasis on SAT/PSAT and MAP

• Data collection and analysis of testing results to formulate school action plan and UIP

• Administration of State Standardized testing: CMAS/SAT/PSAT

Community Partnerships and Relationships

• Sustain and establish strong community partnerships that enhance learning opportunities

for students

• Represent CHSC within DPS, the Colorado League of Charter Schools and the local community

• Represent CHSC at local and national charter school and educational conferences

• Support Principal in CHSC marketing, advertising, and press opportunities

General Duties• Respond to student and parent inquiries

• Attend and complete relevant professional development training opportunities to learn

about effective and developing educational practices

• Support commitment to diversity and multiculturalism and promote inclusion and

awareness around topics of race, ethnicity, and gender

• Co-facilitate renewal process

• Other duties as assigned by the Principal

Desired:

• Certified school administrator and/or Master’s degree

Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is between $100,800 - $121,000. depending on education and

experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included. Teachers are eligible for the Federal

Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program.

To Apply

Submit cover letter and resume to Micah Rose at

Colorado High School Charter is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the

decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and

school needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national

origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender,

sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under

federal, state or local law. Colorado High School Charter believes that diversity and inclusion among our

teammates is critical to our schools’ success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most

talented people from a diverse candidate pool.