Assistant Principal, High School - Artistic Director

Position: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, HIGH SCHOOL - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Applications will be received until March 17, 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 k12.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.

Under the direction of the Principal, the Artistic Director supports and enhances the artistic vision and programming of Denver School of the Arts (DSA). Working collaboratively across all 11 arts departments, the Artistic Director coordinates and elevates school-wide performances, productions and exhibitions. The Artistic Director regularly collaborates with DSA's Administrative Team and is actively involved in strategic planning.

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,  for the DSLA Salary Schedule. For more information on compensation for these roles, .

* 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…