Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.
Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.
Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!
Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.
Instructional Leadership - Effective Instruction
- Ensures a common vision of effective instruction.
- Builds collective capacity of staff through the cultivation of a robust and equitable collaborative framework
- Works with teachers to ensure student engagement, including student voice, is evident in daily lessons
Instructional Leadership - Observations & Analysis of Instruction & Learning
Collects data on instructional practices and leverages it to determine next steps for instructional practice and student intervention / enrichmentImplements a Continuous Improvement Planning and Progress Monitoring process resulting in visible improvement in student outcomes and staff efficacyInstructional Leadership - Support for Teacher & School Growth
Supports teacher growth using ongoing feedback, professional learning, coaching and a collaborative frameworkEvaluates staff performance using district evaluation resourcesFosters collaborative structures such as professional learning communities to ensure collaboration, teaching learning, and opportunities for teacher leadershipUses evidence of student learning to plan and implement individual and whole-staff professional learningProvides for embedded professional learning that is aligned to the school improvement plan and the demonstrated needs of educatorsOperational Leadership - Core Values
Displays professional behavior, in accordance with all district policies, at all times and addresses inappropriate behaviors by staff members, including conflicts as they ariseEnsures the School Vision, Mission and Strategic Goals are developed jointly with all stakeholders, aligned to Jeffco Generations, and make visible the expectations that all students will master core competencies.Builds a school culture which supports a collaborative and transparent approach to shared leadership and is welcoming to all stakeholdersModels, and positively reinforces the vision and values of the schools culture, and involves students, families, and staff in creating an inclusive and welcoming climateDemonstrates a commitment to a diverse population and inclusive climate, setting expectations that all students will succeedDesigns and / or utilizes structures and processes which result in family and community engagement, support, ownership, and advocacy for the school; leverages community and district resources for the schoolEnsures a safe, caring and engaging environmentOperational Leadership - Safety & Security
Certifies the Emergency Management Plan (EMP) is current and School Response Team is fully staffed and trainedEnsures students and staff are trained on all EMP, Code of Conduct, and policies for the school as well as informed on procedures to report concerns to school officialsSets clear expectations and utilizes rules and procedures for all students and staffOperational Leadership - Managerial Leadership
Employs Shared Leadership, which includes at a minimum a school accountability committee and the collaborative structures outlined in the negotiated agreementEnsures the recruiting, hiring, assignment of staff is collaborative, aligned to school focus, and is determined by needs of studentsProvides for the mentors and dismissal of Staff in a timely manner and is conducted with respect for all stakeholdersManages people and resources aligned to the needs of school improvement plans, stakeholder input, and to ensure support for schools focus on student achievementStays current on knowledge of school laws, district policies, and negotiated agreementsLeadership Awareness - Clarity and Focus
Carefully selects and persistently clarifies expectations for all stakeholdersLimits distractions to the school improvement planLeadership Awareness - Interpersonal / Emotional Intelligence
Models and engenders reflective practice, confidence, humility, perseverance, inspiration, empathy and positivity, and uses situational awarenessLeadership Awareness - Communication Skills
Listens to understand and provides convincing rationale for actions through clear communications that are well timedProvides sense-making helping stakeholders understand policies and practices.Leadership Awareness - Growth Mindset / Continuous Improvement
Demonstrates leadership which promotes continuous growth, lifelong learning, and risk-takingLeader ensures a focus on results, based primarily on student learningJob Requirements :
Must possess a valid Colorado Principal / Administrator license.A minimum of five (5) years of actual instructional / classroom experience as an educator.Screening will begin in January; we strongly recommend submitting application by early January for consideration.
