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Assistant Principal - K-8

School District 27J
Brighton, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026
Discovery Magnet, a K-8 27J school in Thornton, CO, is seeking an Assistant Principal who will assist in the direction and management of the instructional programs and provide support for the educational process. This is a full time, or 1.0 FTE, position, with benefits.

Required Qualifications

  • A valid Colorado Department of Education Administrator/Principal License.
  • The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously and move them forward.
  • The ability and interest to be part of and to lead a high-functioning team.. (Having respected and trusted colleagues, preferably as teammates, makes the demands of teaching sustainable.)
  • The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances (student characteristics, curriculum, and so on).
  • A belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning.

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