Assistant Principal
West Denver Preparatory Charter School, a successful charter school network of four Denver schools serving
predominantly students of color from low-income families, will operate six middle school campuses and one high
school campus in the 2012-2013 school year serving approximately 1,700 students. West Denver Prep seeks to
build upon strong academic student progress, intense community demand, strong school leadership and capacity,
and a clear vision for urban school reform.
Assistant Principals will support this work at each campus. The Assistant Principal will report to the Principal
and assume significant leadership responsibilities in areas of school culture and effective building systems.
Academic
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School
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Primary Responsibilities
Observe classes, deliver
feedback, and support teachers’
professional goals as appropriate
with the guidance of the
Directors of Curriculum &
Instruction (DCI) and Principal.
Implement appropriate student
interventions, including push-in,
pull-out, and tutoring
interventions for students with
the guidance of the DCIs.
Support DCIs and Principals with
standardized test administration.
Implement and oversee
effectively, building-wide,
consistent student discipline
system.
Implement character education
program.
Provide daily leadership of
community gatherings that set
tone for academic program
Implement engaging
extracurricular offerings for
students in sports, arts, and other
areas of interest.
Oversee logistical aspects of
tutoring program, including
student data tracking and student
placement.
Oversee Response to Intervention
(RTI) process and Student
Intervention Team (SIT)
Ensure a high level of parent
satisfaction.
Ensure a high level of parent
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Performance Indicators may include:
50% of 7th grade students in year 2, and
75% of 8th grade students in year 3, achieve
proficiency on CSAP tests of reading,
writing, mathematics, and science.
The average annual increase of percentile
points on the Stanford 10 tests of reading,
writing, and mathematics will increase by
an average of 5 points per year.
Students enter and succeed in collegepreparatory high schools programs.
Student discipline issues are handled
quickly, fairly, and with a strong emphasis
toward preserving classroom learning.
Daily and weekly community gatherings
showcase student learning, teach selfadvocacy and public speaking skills, and
strengthen school community.
Students engage in extracurricular
activities, participate actively in the school
community, and maintain strong morale.
Students in need of tutoring receive
interventions promptly and appropriately.
RTI process and SIT meet regularly,
respond quickly and effectively to student
needs, and support teachers with an
efficient referral process.
Parent Satisfaction, as measured by their
satisfaction with the academic program and
the clear and open communication of the
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participation.
Ensure excellent student
attendance.
Manage external partnerships.
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staff, will exceed 85% annually.
Ensure a 90% rate of return on survey of
parent satisfaction.
Ensure that 90% of parents attend at least
one event at the school.
Daily student attendance will exceed 95%.
External partners, including enrichment
partners and student support partners, are
actively engaged in the culture of the
school and add value to students.
Assistant Principal candidates should demonstrate proven school leadership skills in urban settings with
an emphasis on data-driven instruction and demonstrable gains in student achievement. Advanced
degree and Spanish proficiency preferred.
This position will begin on July 16, 2012. Compensation is highly competitive; teachers are eligible to
participate in the Denver Public Schools Retirement System. West Denver Prep is an equal opportunity
employer.
To apply, visit our website at www.westdenverprep.org
Questions? Contact Nathalie Sosa at nsosa@westdenverprep.org