• JobID: 61950

Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
1/31/2022

Location:
230-Manhattan Middle

Date Available:
07/25/2022

Closing Date:
02/21/2022

PRINCIPAL
Manhattan School of the Arts

BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill.Website: BVSD.

Manhattan School of the Arts:
An academic arts focus and neighborhood school for grades 6 - 8 in the Boulder Valley School District. Our challenging academic program covers the Boulder Valley School District middle school curriculum plus an arts focus program. The arts focus program, which students may choose to be a part of, is modeled after the Getty Arts curriculum. The principal must have a strong background in collaborative leadership, cultural proficiency and data-driven school improvement. The principal must have demonstrated skill in an extensive range of leadership and management and must possess the exceptional leadership skills and vision required to lead this remarkable school. The principal should have experience in designing, implementing and evaluating professional learning communities for teacher collaboration and student support interventions.
Website: Manhattan Middle School

SUMMARY:
A BVSD Principal must have a strong background in collaborative leadership, cultural proficiency and data-driven school improvement. The principal must also have demonstrated skill in an extensive range of leadership and management and must possess the exceptional leadership skills and vision required to lead this school.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide collaborative leadership in the following areas:

• Continuous school improvement aligned with the District Strategic Plan and State Accreditation
• Purposeful and inclusive curriculum and instructional strategies that are school-wide and focused
• Ongoing assessment of school progress and student achievement
• Job-embedded and discipline-based professional development
• Commitmentto shared decision making in a spirit of collaboration
• School climate development that fosters a just and equitable environment
• Hire,supervise, and evaluate staff members
• Providea safe and secure educational environment

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Currently hold a Colorado Principal License or have licensure application in process (must upload license or in process documentation to application)
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application
• Minimum of three years experience as a school administrator

Preferred:

• Experience in teaching, supervision and educational leadership
• Principal experience or its equivalent
• Experience with data-driven school improvement processes that result in high academic achievement for all and elimination of achievement gaps
• Knowledge of student assessment and data analysis for continuous improvement
• Current knowledge of effective instructional practices
• Strong planning, organization, motivation, management, supervision and evaluation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external audiences
• Experience with the MTSS process and the Standards-Based Teaching/Learning Cycle
• Knowledge of school-based budget/planning
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, problem solving, and conflict management
• Understanding of English Language Learners and appropriate programming

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check.

SALARY: Range 13: $98,985 - $148,478 (2021-2022 salary schedule – based on experience); excellent benefit package. Website: BVSD Benefits.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Beginning of 2022-2023 school year (July 25, 2022)

INTERVIEWS HELD: Formal interviews will be held the first week of March and will include building and central administrative interviews.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
-District online application -BVSD Jobs

• RIVS online screening video

Application must include:

• Reference Section-Three (3) professional letters or surveys of reference with email and phone numbers
• Supplemental Materials Section: Letter of Interest outlining skills and abilities, Current Resume, University Transcripts, Colorado Principal license or CDE Receipt confirming application

Boulder Valley School District is accepting completed, online applications only.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html

Job Type: Full-time