Elementary Assistant Principal (2025-2026) bei Pinnacle Charter School

Elementary Assistant Principal

The Elementary Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting the Elementary Principal with analyzing staff development needs, conducting classroom observations and evaluations, instructional coaching, interpreting performance data, and supporting classroom management. This position maintains positive interpersonal relationships with students, parents, peers, and community members and provides the best possible opportunities for student development and growth, both educationally and personally. 

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: Elementary Principal

Direct Reports: Elementary School Teachers and Elementary Support Staff. 

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for this posting is 9/17/2025.

Compensation:

This is a full-time, exempt, 12-month position. Salary range is $96,756 - $140,297 annually, dependent upon education and experience. The school participates in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA. 

Essential Functions:

Collaboration:

• Participates in and oversees the hiring process for teachers and support staff
• Directly supervises assigned teachers and support staff
• Oversees, supports, and ensures quality instruction at assigned grade levels and in assigned departments
• Monitors staff and student attendance
• Leads PLCs alongside team leads to support effective instruction and planning.
• Possesses a working knowledge of curriculum materials at assigned grade levels in order to support successful implementation
• Provides active supervision and presence in hallways and classrooms to ensure a safe and orderly school environment
• Conducts informal and formal observations of teachers and support staff
• Creates, implements, and updates all 504s Plans in assigned grade levels
• Collaborates with GT Coordinator/Lead to assess all students and provide services to identified students.
• Contributes to and supports the Summer School program when in session.
• Develops and/or coordinates target professional development opportunities for staff.
• Develops the Elementary Master Schedule in discussion with other Assistant Principals and Team Leads.
• Monitors and supervises students during school drop-off and school pick-up, student lunch hours in the cafeteria, and student playground time.
• Leads teacher teams in review of data and student performance targets. Helps coordinate beginning-of-year, middle-of-year, and end-of-year testing calendar and logistics with Principal, Assistant Principals, and Assessment Team.
• Oversees field trips for assigned grade levels.
• Oversees student discipline and parent communication.
• Participates in school-wide events as requested.
• Partners with other Assistant Principals to implement Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS).
• Represents teachers at Elementary Building Leadership Team meetings.
• Verifies that student plans (ELD, MTSS, READ) are current and up-to-date. Attends Special Education meetings for students as required.
• Works in partnership with counselors to support students’ academic performance and emotional and social well-being.
• Works directly with the Principal and Assistant Principals to coach and support teachers.
• Supports and facilitates the MTSS process.

Education, License, and Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Colorado Principal License or be able to obtain one within (6) months of hire.
• Minimum of five years successful teaching experience required, preferably at the Elementary School level.

General Abilities, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Skills:

• Coordinator and conductor of professional development for teachers.
• Comfortable embracing and using education-related technology.
• Innovator with an entrepreneurial drive committed to new ideas in the spirit of charter school possibilities.
• Knowledge in the use student performance data to drive instructional practices.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students, parents, peers, and the community.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Commitment to mission and vision of the school.
• Creative and flexible in time of change.
• Demonstrated success as an innovator of creative solutions at work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills (conflict management and resolution).
• Excellent organization skills.
• Experience with second language learners.
• Growth-oriented approach; always looking for ways to improve professionally.
• Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor.

Working Conditions:

Exposure/Noise Level: Occasional exposure to airborne particles, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions.  Normal school environment with moderate to high noise level.

Mental Functions: Analyze, collaboration, communicate, compare, compilation of data, compute, coordinate, copy, direct, evaluate, instruct, interpersonal skills, present, report, synthesize.

Physical Activities: Office environment including computer interface. Bend, reach, sit, stand, stoop, talk, walk, and heavy person-to-person interaction with students, parents, peers, and community members.

Weight and Force Demands: Moderate physical activity (lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 25 pounds).

Other: May be required to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work related functions.

Why work for Pinnacle?

As a member of the Pinnacle PACK, you will have the opportunity to be influential every day and make an impact in the lives of our students and our larger community! Our team and school community are diverse and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging, friendly, open, and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced, growth-oriented, and supportive work environment, while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Pinnacle. Additionally, we offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans (100% employer paid options for the employee)!
• Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA (click HERE to learn more)!
• PERA 401K, 403B, and Roth IRA retirement options!
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care!
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents!
• Short and Long Term Disability!
• Colonial add-ons to include accident, critical illness, and hospital plans!
• Employee Assistance Program with up to three free counseling sessions!
• Paid Time Off 
• Vacation
• 6 weeks/year
• PTO Days: 8/year 
• Holiday Days: 30/year (Based on 2024-2025 school calendar)

If you want to be part of a caring, supportive community and make a difference as part of the Pinnacle PACK, apply now!

About Pinnacle:

Pinnacle Charter School has served the community for more than 20 years. Authorized by the Colorado Charter School Institute, the Pinnacle is a Title I K-12 school supporting more than 2,000 students in achieving excellence in all aspects of their lives. The K-8 building is located at 1001 West 84th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO. The high school is located at 8412 Huron Street, Thornton, CO.  For more information visit https://www.pinnaclecharterschool.org/.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Pinnacle Charter School is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify as part of our onboarding process.

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