Dean of Inclusion

Principal or Vice Principal Dean of Inclusion

The Dean of Inclusion serves as facilitator, working and communicating on an ongoing basis with the HOS and faculty about meeting the needs of students with disabilities in and out of the classroom while managing our Special Education department and staff.

Dean of Inclusion valued competencies:

Reliable/Organized/Steadfast/Hardworking :
Gets things done steadily and on schedule by honoring commitments, deadlines and results. Is comfortable with ideological conflict.

Integrity/Honesty :
Doesn’t cut corners ethically, says what they will do and does what they say, earns trust and maintains confidence, does what is right, speaks truthfully, their word is their bond.

Loyalty/Team Chemistry :
Reaches out to peers to spread positivity and cooperates to establish collaborative working relationships and positive work environment.

Positive Attitude/Enthusiasm :
Displays a can do attitude, a passion and excitement for working with students, parents, and teachers.

High Standards of Excellence :
Expects personal performance and team performance to be nothing short of the best. Will hold staff accountable for excellence by building trusting relationships.

Dean of Inclusion qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in education
• SPED certified in Colorado
• Proficient with technology, especially Google workspace Suite and various educational software such as Enrich and Infinite Campus
• Demonstrated effective organizational leadership
• Education and experience with special needs and gifted students
• Administrative experience in a school setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of Colorado school law
• Knowledge of and commitment to project based learning

The position entails:

• Supervises a nd evaluates the Inclusion Team, teacher leaders, school nurse, school psychologist and counselor by conducting their formal evaluations, written feedback throughout the school year and any improvement plans necessary;
• Manages leave requests for their direct reports;
• Leads and manages our Special Education department and inclusion efforts as well as our MTSS process for grades 4-8;
• Facilitates the resolution of any problems that might arise among teachers, students, and parents by overseeing our SPED department, nurse and school counselor;
• Serves on the school leadership team;
• Prepares reports for the Head of School, Board of Directors, Charter School Institute, and the Colorado Department of Education;
• Ensures that all SPED policies and practices of the school meet requirements of the Federal Government, Colorado Revised Statutes, the Colorado Department of Education, and the Charter School Institute.
• Co-leads our school assessments including iReady, CMAS, GT screening etc.
• Co-leads our Student Success Team/SST
• Works with our 6th-8th grade teacher leaders on all ALP plans and challenge extensions and Student Led Conference annual goal meeting

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Salary and Benefits

Salary based on experience. Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefits package .