ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, ELEMENTARY

** Applications will be received until March 12, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

 

About this job:

 

An assistant principal supports the principal in managing school operations, overseeing academics, discipline, and staff, and ensuring a positive learning environment.

 

**The Assistant Principal must demonstrate a willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement. This role requires maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding all District matters, especially those involving the Superintendent, Chief of Staff, and the Board of Education. Ensuring trust and discretion is paramount to the success and integrity of this position.

 

What DPS Offers You:

 

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Competitive Compensation and Incentive plan, click here for the DSLA Salary Schedule. For more information on compensation for these roles, click here. 
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources page.
• This position is represented by an employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit. 

 

What You'll Do:

• Lead a staff of administrative, certificated and classified personnel assigned to the school, as directed.
• Determine, through established measures and protocols, whether the individual educational needs of pupils are being met. Develop plans that improve the quality and adequacy of instruction, and foster student achievement, growth and development.
• Keep the Principal informed of, or recommend activities, events, and curriculum to ensure an effective instructional organization and continuous improvement of educational efforts.
• Work with and support parents, various individuals, agencies and organizations in the community, the School Improvement and Accountability Council, and the Collaborative Decision Making Committee (CDM) to develop a School Improvement Plan (SIP) that includes high and achievable goals and objectives, as directed.
• Monitor, recommend and, upon approval, implement guides for proper student conduct. Encourage the development of student spirit through rewards, privileges, recognition, discipline and other methods. Participate in varied or designated pupil activities, such as Student Council, educational excursions, bilingual efforts, affirmative student placement, and special interest events.
• Recommend purchases of textbooks, library materials, reference books, computer hardware and software, multi-media, and other materials, supplies and equipment with supervisory staff, teacher representatives, and in compliance with budgetary restraints.
• Research and demonstrate an understanding of, and communicate the education-based aims and needs of the community to school staff and central administration.
• Develop a public relations program to enhance the community’s understanding and support of individual school-based and district-wide educational programs.
• Supervise certificated and classified staff and ensures for: professional growth and development, attainment of district and building instructional goals, implementation of curriculum, and effective use of all staff-based and facility-based resources. Monitors all staff and recommends promotions, transfers, dismissals, and position reclassifications, when appropriate.
• Evaluate, as required, the performance of certificated and classified staff regularly assigned, and offer guidance and assistance as needed.
• Orient personnel on the school mission, philosophy, texts and curriculum, guides, personnel policies, and school facilities for all new faculty members and classified staff, as appropriate.
• Plan, prepare and administer the school budget, including the translation of educational needs, goals and objectives into budgetary terms. 
• Implement, and disseminate to certificated and classified staff, administrative school policy and State school laws. Formulate and receive suggestions for local middle school policy. Administer and enforce all approved policies accordingly.
• Establish and administer the master scheduling of all school functions and facilities, including: registration of students; scheduling only approved classes; determining and limiting class size as based on pupil-teacher ratios; utilizing special professional personnel such as nurses, social workers, and psychologists; establish extracurricular activities programs; assigning teachers to courses on the basis of qualifications; establishing and enforcing student discipline, safety regulations, and drill procedures; supervision of halls, grounds, lunchrooms, etc.; and oversee the use of facilities during school hours. Consult with faculty and non-certificated personnel, as necessary.
• Manage building operations, including: staff assignment of paraprofessionals, custodians, and other designated personnel; maintains inventory of materials, equipment and supplies; inspects buildings and grounds for safety and hazards; and recommends alterations to and general improvement of facilities.
• Ensure for the proper maintenance, accuracy, completeness, confidentiality and security of all data/records, including: personnel evaluations; monthly payroll; weekly census report and semi-annual report on attendance and enrollment; approval of requisitions for supplies and repairs; State reports on pupils and teachers; accident and athletic injury reports; reference and transcript requests; expulsions, suspensions, and court cases; statistical, evaluation, and test reports; drop-out studies; and instruction and organization surveys and reports.
• Perform other related duties, including special projects, as required or requested. 

 

What You’ll Need:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in education or in the subject areas for which you are applying.  
• Master’s Degree and Leadership Experience Preferred.  
• Hold a valid Colorado Department of Education Principal License (Must be current and active while in the position). Click here for more information. 
• 2+ years of school leadership experience.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

 

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

 

Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun

 

 

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation.  DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.  

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth.  Learn more at dpsk12.org.