State of Colorado
Assistant Principal - School for the Blind
State of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Commitment
CSDB is a Deaf and Blind-led academy where language, leadership, and learning converge to generate agency. Grounded in lived experience, students develop presence, purpose, and wayfinding - in a space built for growth, pride, and authenticity.
Aspiration CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 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
Supervises and evaluates teachers and other staff, as designated by the Principal.
Assists the principal in instructional coaching on classroom management and evaluation of staff related to Standard II of the Teacher Rubric.
Trains, monitors, and supports Tier I and Tier II MTSS behavior expectations.
Member of the MTSS student support team and makes appropriate referrals for interventions, testing, guidance, or counseling.
Works with student support staff to collaborate on supporting student behaviors.
Oversees student discipline and support, including investigating incidents, administering appropriate consequences, maintaining discipline records, and implementing restorative approaches.
Resolves discipline problems fairly and maintains records of disciplinary actions.
Investigates student complaints and grievances; interviews students and witnesses.
Assists the principal in building systems for restorative practices and collaborates with subject matter experts to implement practices throughout the school.
Trains staff around restorative practices mindset.
Re‑entrains students upon completion of out-of-school suspensions and facilitates student/teacher reentry meetings. Provides Peer Mediation to resolve conflicts.
Supervises students as needed in classrooms, hallways, outdoors, pickup/drop‑off, lunch detentions, and in‑school suspensions.
Supports student behaviors and disciplinary actions for all blind and low vision students on campus.
Oversees all matters of student attendance and addresses improvement of attendance and truancy.
Works with the student life director to support collaboration between school programs and extracurricular activities/residential programs.
Serves as a member of multiple Professional Learning Communities and committees to support schoolwide efforts.
Participates in professional development and training/workshops.
Positive team member serving students who are blind at CSDB and participates in regular team and departmental meetings.
Assists the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and the Principal with scheduling and implementation of district and state assessments.
Recommends revisions of programs, policies, and procedures affecting students’ lives in school and residential programs.
Oversees scheduling of classes and student groupings.
Assists Principal, administrative assistant, and sub coordinator with daily coverage needs.
Promotes strong relations and partnerships among school, parents, students, community, and stakeholders.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Must hold or be eligible for appropriate principal licensure in the State of Colorado. Additional endorsement as a Special Education Specialist: Blind/Visually Impaired, or School counselor, or comparable endorsement preferred.
3 years of experience teaching or counseling children in an educational environment 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 (ASL) at required skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures.
Braille Awareness as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool, according to school policy/ procedure.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge of and ability to apply current standards‑based educational and behavioral practices with students who are blind/visually impaired.
Knowledge of the ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position and effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, including on‑site learning environments, telepresence, and multiple distance education technologies.
Ability to establish high standards for what students must know and be able to do.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff who are blind/visually impaired.
Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in a team setting.
Strong, positive interpersonal skills.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Reports to and is evaluated by the Principal, School for the Blind.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Full‑time; scheduled to work the standard number of days in the academic year (195 days) plus 12 additional days, for a total of 207 days.
Annual base salary established pursuant to the Executive Professional Salary Schedule E08 A.
Employment is at‑will, with no actual, expressed, or implied contract.
EFFECTIVE DATE School Year 2025‑2026.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is performed in a typical school office environment and involves sedentary to light physical activity, requiring exertion up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally. Workers are required to walk or stand to a significant degree. Typically, workers are required to climb stairs, bend, reach, and handle objects, and use fingers to operate a computer. Work requires expression or exchange of ideas and the ability to receive detailed information. Heavy physical activity may be required in middle and high school. Work with Special Needs students will require frequent exertion of force.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must complete an online application.
Include a current resume. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
BENEFITS
Medical and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre‑tax 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remote‑work options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
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Aspiration CSDB builds generations of thinkers, makers, and leaders who set new standards and transform the world.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 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
Supervises and evaluates teachers and other staff, as designated by the Principal.
Assists the principal in instructional coaching on classroom management and evaluation of staff related to Standard II of the Teacher Rubric.
Trains, monitors, and supports Tier I and Tier II MTSS behavior expectations.
Member of the MTSS student support team and makes appropriate referrals for interventions, testing, guidance, or counseling.
Works with student support staff to collaborate on supporting student behaviors.
Oversees student discipline and support, including investigating incidents, administering appropriate consequences, maintaining discipline records, and implementing restorative approaches.
Resolves discipline problems fairly and maintains records of disciplinary actions.
Investigates student complaints and grievances; interviews students and witnesses.
Assists the principal in building systems for restorative practices and collaborates with subject matter experts to implement practices throughout the school.
Trains staff around restorative practices mindset.
Re‑entrains students upon completion of out-of-school suspensions and facilitates student/teacher reentry meetings. Provides Peer Mediation to resolve conflicts.
Supervises students as needed in classrooms, hallways, outdoors, pickup/drop‑off, lunch detentions, and in‑school suspensions.
Supports student behaviors and disciplinary actions for all blind and low vision students on campus.
Oversees all matters of student attendance and addresses improvement of attendance and truancy.
Works with the student life director to support collaboration between school programs and extracurricular activities/residential programs.
Serves as a member of multiple Professional Learning Communities and committees to support schoolwide efforts.
Participates in professional development and training/workshops.
Positive team member serving students who are blind at CSDB and participates in regular team and departmental meetings.
Assists the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and the Principal with scheduling and implementation of district and state assessments.
Recommends revisions of programs, policies, and procedures affecting students’ lives in school and residential programs.
Oversees scheduling of classes and student groupings.
Assists Principal, administrative assistant, and sub coordinator with daily coverage needs.
Promotes strong relations and partnerships among school, parents, students, community, and stakeholders.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Must hold or be eligible for appropriate principal licensure in the State of Colorado. Additional endorsement as a Special Education Specialist: Blind/Visually Impaired, or School counselor, or comparable endorsement preferred.
3 years of experience teaching or counseling children in an educational environment 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 (ASL) at required skill level as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool and according to school policy/procedures.
Braille Awareness as demonstrated through an appropriate assessment tool, according to school policy/ procedure.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge of and ability to apply current standards‑based educational and behavioral practices with students who are blind/visually impaired.
Knowledge of the ability to assess and apply technology to perform the requirements of the position and effectively utilize a variety of computer software applications, including on‑site learning environments, telepresence, and multiple distance education technologies.
Ability to establish high standards for what students must know and be able to do.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff who are blind/visually impaired.
Ability to respond effectively and positively to feedback.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and participate effectively in a team setting.
Strong, positive interpersonal skills.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Reports to and is evaluated by the Principal, School for the Blind.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Full‑time; scheduled to work the standard number of days in the academic year (195 days) plus 12 additional days, for a total of 207 days.
Annual base salary established pursuant to the Executive Professional Salary Schedule E08 A.
Employment is at‑will, with no actual, expressed, or implied contract.
EFFECTIVE DATE School Year 2025‑2026.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work is performed in a typical school office environment and involves sedentary to light physical activity, requiring exertion up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally. Workers are required to walk or stand to a significant degree. Typically, workers are required to climb stairs, bend, reach, and handle objects, and use fingers to operate a computer. Work requires expression or exchange of ideas and the ability to receive detailed information. Heavy physical activity may be required in middle and high school. Work with Special Needs students will require frequent exertion of force.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must complete an online application.
Include a current resume. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
BENEFITS
Medical and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre‑tax 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remote‑work options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
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