Assistant Principal
About the job
- A master's degree in special education is preferred, or completion of a Colorado-approved principal and administrator program.
- A Colorado Department of Education principal license, or eligibility to obtain one.
- A Colorado Department of Education teaching license with a special education endorsement.
- A current Colorado driver's license, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Successful completion of a pre-hire physical.
- Ability to implement behavioral interventions as needed.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, FBI fingerprint check, Colorado Bureau of Investigation criminal records check, child abuse registry check, motor vehicle record check, academic record verification, and reference checks.
- Eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. The employer does not sponsor work visas.
- Assist the Principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that meets the needs of students, staff, and parents.
- Provide instructional leadership support to education and day-treatment programming, including supporting curriculum implementation and managing daily school operations.
- Support student achievement and implementation of the school's instructional programs and goals.
- Assist in selecting, training, and implementing state standards and initiatives.
- Assist in selecting instructional materials and provide curriculum consultation and instructional support to teaching staff.
- Work with teachers to design and implement instructional modifications and educational strategies to meet student needs, and model teaching techniques in classrooms.
- Facilitate and supervise implementation of Positive Behavior Supports Intervention (PBIS).
- Assist with hiring, orientation, and supervision of instructional staff.
- Coordinate instructional coverage with the Milieu Manager or designee and provide planned classroom coverage as needed.
- Develop and implement the school's daily schedule to meet Colorado Department of Education requirements for annual hours, weekly core content hours, and school days.
- Orient new staff to the teaching environment of a day-treatment school, including student-related matters, personnel policies and procedures, and agency practices.
- Assist in organizing parent meetings, back-to-school nights, and other opportunities for staff to discuss students' learning and behavior with parents.
- Assist with admissions, enrollment, records requests, and other assigned operational tasks.
- Prepare professional written reports in a timely manner.
- Manage Infinite Campus, including creating courses and sections, enrolling students and staff, maintaining grade books, and ensuring quarterly report cards and transcripts are complete and accurate.
About the company
Tennyson Center for Children provides mental health and wellness services for trauma-affected children and families. It operates an accredited therapeutic K-12 school on campus with a 3:1 student-to-staff ratio, offers in-home and community therapy across 12 counties, and runs CHRP residential services. It differentiates itself by offering education, therapy, and residential care under one organization with a long history since 1904 and by leading a statewide Rewiring initiative to keep families safely together. Its goal is to improve mental health and wellness, helping children learn, grow, and thrive while reducing child-welfare involvement.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Founded
1904
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tennyson still serves about 1,000 families through day treatment and in-home support.
- Its 2026 programming reports 68% trauma-symptom reduction and 92% school reintegration.
- New CEO Mindy Watrous and Board Chair Becca O'Brien Kuusinen started in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Tennyson closed its residential program again in May 2026 after staffing shortages.
- The shutdown followed staff injuries and a former employee's alleged teen sexual assault.
- Residential instability echoes 2021's fatal runaway case, threatening licensure and donor confidence.
What makes Tennyson Center for Children unique
- Tennyson runs a fully accredited K-12 trauma-focused day school in Denver.
- It pairs school, therapy, and family support across Colorado.
- Its programs target complex trauma and I/DD, not general childcare.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Holidays
Mental Health Support
401(k) Company Match
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Professional Development Budget
Pet Insurance
Legal Services
Disability Insurance
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -6%1 year growth
↓ -6%2 year growth
↓ -6%Tennyson Center for Children is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Mile High Q & Groove event on Friday, Sept. 12 at Mile High Station in Denver.