<p>Assistant Principal of Instruction - High School JobID: 9601</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>School Administration - Principals et al.../Assistant Principal</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>5/5/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Innovations & Options</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>July 2025</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>05/12/2025</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>We are seeking a dynamic and student-centered Instructional Assistant Principal to join our leadership team. This individual will play a critical role in advancing our instructional mission and strengthening our relationship-based school culture. The ideal candidate will be an instructional leader, a compassionate connector, and a proactive problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment.</p> <p>I & O - Who we are and What we do:</p> <p>At Innovations & Options, we believe that strong relationships are the foundation of meaningful learning. Our students come to us with diverse stories, strengths, and needs-and we pride ourselves on creating a culture where they feel seen, heard, and empowered. Check out our 2023 video to see and hear from our team members.</p> <p>Our instructional focus is rooted in active thinking and learning-students are not passive recipients of knowledge, but active owners of their learning. We challenge students to engage in deep thinking, question the world around them, and make connections that matter.</p> <p>We are located in Brighton, CO. We are a small but mighty alternative school with around 200 students and 25 staff members. 27J School District operates on a 4-day work week (Tue-Fri). Most all agree-Mondays off are quite fabulous!</p> <p>Our ideal teammate is someone who:</p> <ul> <li>Has a passion for working with at-risk high school aged youth who need you </li><li>Is a strong communicator and collaborator who can bring together all stakeholders to support individual student success </li><li>Has self-initiative and a desire to problem solve and try new strategies to affect positive outcomes and results </li><li>Appreciates the phrases "think outside the box" and "we like to have fun" </li><li>Must love Dragons (our mascot!) </li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Instructional Leadership</p> </li><li> <p>Lead and facilitate structured collaboration time, ensuring teachers have meaningful opportunities to reflect, share strategies, and co-plan for student-centered instruction.</p> </li><li> <p>Foster a culture of continuous improvement by supporting staff in using student data, inquiry cycles, and reflective practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Partner with teachers by providing coaching and feedback through classroom visits and evaluation processes.</p> </li><li> <p>Model strategies that promote engagement and deep thinking by delivering relevant and responsive professional development aligned to our instructional focus.</p> </li><li> <p>Culture and Climate</p> </li><li> <p>Foster a positive, inclusive school culture built on trust, respect, and relationships.</p> </li><li> <p>Serve as a visible and approachable leader, building authentic relationships with students, staff, and families.</p> </li><li> <p>Support student engagement and social-emotional learning efforts.</p> </li><li> <p>Operational and Administrative Support</p> </li><li> <p>Assist in daily operations, including scheduling, supervision, student discipline, and crisis response.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure policies and practices support equity, safety, and high expectations for all.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Holds a valid CDE Principal license. </li><li>At least 3 years of experience as Dean, Assistant Principal, or other school leadership role. </li><li>Demonstrated success as an instructional leader </li><li>Links to Important Job Information: </li></ul> <p>Benefits Information</p> <p>Salary Schedules</p> <p>Leaves Information</p> <p>Non-Discrimination Notice</p> <p>All future correspondence will be handled via the email address you provided in your online application. Check your In-Box and your SPAM folder.</p> <p>All 27J postings close at 4:00 Mountain Time</p>