Dean of Grammar School-Classical Charter School

Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction

Contract type
Full-Time
Closing date
Apr 12, 2025 12:00 AM
Location
545 31 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81504, USA
Salary
$£ annually

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about classical education? Do you desire to join a community of learners who share your passion and want to expand awareness and understanding of the liberal arts? Do you want to help train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education?

Essential Functions:

Promote the school's mission and vision

Build an excellent school culture by holding students and staff to high academic and behavioral standards and modeling our school's 7 core virtues

Hire, coach, and support K-6 teachers and support staff (Teaching Assistants, Substitute teachers, and others) in classroom management, pedagogy, testing, grading, parent communication, and goal-setting for personal development

Provide timely communication to teachers and staff about upcoming events, development opportunities, and deadlines

Support and Coordinate testing (including Kindergarten Readiness, Dibels, NWEA MAPs, and CMAS)

Assist teachers in setting up gradebooks, planning for parent-teacher conferences, and related tasks

Help with parent information nights and outreach events as needed

Support Dean of Students with timely handling student discipline concerns

Coordinate with Dean of Student Services about meeting IEP and 504 plan requirements

Actively contribute in school leadership team meetings on a weekly and quarterly basis

Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance by adhering to assigned work hours, reporting on time, and following proper procedures for absences or tardiness to ensure minimal disruption to students, colleagues, and school operations.

Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance by adhering to assigned work hours, reporting on time, and following proper procedures for absences or tardiness to ensure minimal disruption to students, colleagues, and school operations.

Other duties as needed

Requirements:

Commitment to the mission and vision of Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction

Commitment to high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government

Extensive classroom experience preferred

Masters degree preferred

All faculty will be required to participate in a study of Tried and True by Daniel Copeland and The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively articulate information and issues

Superior organization, communication, and computer skills

Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members

Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Willingness to support the school leadership team as needed

Adherence to all school policies.

Benefits Available: 

Employer covers the monthly premium for certain benefit options of health, dental, and vision 

Employer contributes to health savings account for full-time employees who have specific high deductible plans

Employer offers a percentage match to a retirement investment account

Employee Assistance Plan that includes access to free counseling and other advisory sessions

Paid time off, sick pay

Additionally, extensive training and mentoring opportunities, including partnerships with Hillsdale College for K-12 teachers, foster professional growth and development

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds

Must be able to traverse the classroom and school building

Mandatory Background Checks: In alignment with our commitment to student safety, all candidates are required to undergo a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal records and will require fingerprinting. Please be aware that certain findings in the background check may disqualify a candidate from employment in a school setting. These may include, but are not limited to:

Convictions for violent crimes, such as assault or domestic violence.

Convictions for offenses against children, including abuse or endangerment.

Drug-related offenses, particularly those involving the distribution or trafficking of controlled substances.

Certain felony convictions, depending on their nature and recency.

History of certain misdemeanors that may raise concerns about a candidate's suitability for working in an educational environment. Submission of this application signifies your consent to this process and understanding of these criteria.

Verification of Qualifications: For roles that demand specific qualifications or certifications (such as teaching credentials), you will be asked to provide verifiable proof. We also conduct reference checks to validate your professional history and qualifications

Adherence to Colorado Education Laws: Our recruitment process strictly follows the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Colorado Department of Education. We expect all applicants to be familiar with and adhere to these standards.

This employer utilizes E-Verify

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://gjascentcolorado.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1424769-474918.html