Upper School (6th-12th grade) General Studies Principal
Company: The Association of Colorado Independent Schools
Location: Denver
Posted on: March 14, 2025
Job Description:
ACIS accredits, supports, and advances the interests of Colorado
independent schools.Title: Upper School (6th-12th grade) General
Studies PrincipalDescription: Reports to: Head of SchoolAbout Us:
Denver Academy of Torah fosters rigorous general and Jewish
educational experiences that inspire dedication to Torah values and
observance, pride in Jewish identity, and deep commitment to the
State of Israel and the United States of America. Our approach to
educating the whole child celebrates individuality and prepares the
next generation of leaders to emerge as compassionate, civic-minded
contributors within their communities and the broader world. We are
a Modern Orthodox K-12 school, where our students engage in a daily
rigorous secular and Judaics curriculum.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- The General Studies Principal will act as the educational
driver of the general studies program;
- Hire, lead, mentor, supervise and develop all general studies
faculty;
- Conduct new faculty orientation, faculty meetings, professional
development days and ongoing 1:1 mentoring meetings with
staff;
- Facilitate each teacher's transition through classroom
placement, supply purchasing, and scheduling concerns as it
pertains to the curriculum;
- Create and support a strong staff culture that exemplifies the
school's values and mission;
- Support a culture of learning that nurtures learners to find a
pathway to success that is meaningful to them;
- Coordinate the development, revision and implementation of
curricula for general studies alongside the staff;
- Model and promote the continuous use of data to inform practice
and drive decision-making and instruction;
- Oversee the smooth transitioning of 5th grade students into 6th
grade and 8th grade students into 9th grade to ensure smooth
curricular transitions and no educational gaps;
- Oversee that grades are timely and accurate;
- Partner with parents to address their individual needs;
- Assist in maintaining order and discipline on campus as
needed;
- Serve as an ambassador to all stakeholders and visiting parties
to present and define the school's General Studies curricular
design, scope and sequence, and student learner outcomes;
- Maintain regular dialogue with the K-5 Educational Director,
Judaic Studies Principal and the rest of the Leadership Team.
Collaborate on all issues regarding developments of the general
programs and activities in the school;
- Oversee student behavior and discipline as necessary;
- Assist in the admission process regarding recruitment, testing,
interviewing and evaluating students for
enrollment.QUALIFICATIONS
- An advanced degree in the field of education, educational
leadership or a related field
- A minimum of 3-5 years as an Education Leader
- 7+ years of teaching experience
- Superior administrative skills, including organization,
decision making and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of student development theories
- Effective interpersonal skills to provide high quality student
service
- Demonstrated cultural competency with respect to school's
student population
- Experience in mentoring and nurturing teachers.
- Experience with curriculum development and contemporary
pedagogic methods.REQUIRED SKILLS
- Demonstrated values and a commitment to service, superior
communication skills
- Research-based and forward-thinking approach to education
- Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage
multiple tasks simultaneously, professional demeanor, a strong work
ethic, and humble confidence;
- Proven ability to plan, initiate, manage, evaluate and resolve
complex situations;
- Demonstrated follow-through or project completion
- Computer proficiency (including Microsoft Office) and the
ability to learn new software programs and
databases.HOURS/COMPENSATIONSalary range $80,000 - $105,000 annual
salary. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Full-time with competitive benefits.APPLY FOR THIS POSITIONPlease
send your cover letter and resume to the General Studies Principal
Search Committee at jobs@datcampus.com
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Keywords: The Association of Colorado Independent Schools, Denver , Upper School (6th-12th grade) General Studies Principal, Education / Teaching , Denver, Colorado
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