Position Type:
Administration/Prof. Technical- Instructional/Principal - Elementary School
Date Posted:
5/10/2024
Location:
Scott Elementary School
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Principal, Scott Elementary School

Classification: Exempt

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: APT Range 16 ($92,543-$135,958), Negotiable based on experience

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.
Paid Leave: Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to A/P/T employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools

Contract Length/ Days: (2024-2025/ 220 days)

Date Posted: May 10, 2024

Deadline for application: Open until filled

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:

• Master's Degree
• Valid Colorado Principal Licensure
• Three years of successful teaching, successful leadership internship, and at least three years of successful elementary school administration and supervision.

Preferred:

• At least three years of elementary school teaching experience,
• CPI training (may be obtained upon hire)
• Spanish speaker

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective: This dynamic, energetic principal demonstrates effective and creative leadership skills aimed at developing a caring, collaborative community and guiding a total educational program for the elementary school that will result in increased student engagement and achievement. The principal inspires, creates a vision, and directs the educational program, all personnel administration, and community relations to promote a positive workplace and environment for students and staff.

Essential Job Functions:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.

Skilled at Leading Student Achievement Initiatives
Supervises the school's educational program of highly engaged staff in student achievement. Generates high standards to ensure quality learning experiences that result in success for all students. Collaborates with the families and staff to build a school community that is committed to and focused on a system of learning. Assists in the development, revisions, and evaluation of the district-approved curriculum based on state and district standards. Focuses on achievement data in a problem-solving process that includes all staff as outlined in Innovation2030. Monitors the effective use of instructional time-on-task whether in-person or virtual learning environment. Demonstrates an ability to ensure student academic growth and increased student achievement.

Skilled at Strengthening Partnerships and Communication with Community and Stakeholders
Recognizes, appreciates, and supports ethnic, cultural, gender, economic, and human diversity throughout the school community, while striving to provide fair and equitable treatment and consideration for all. Acts as a liaison by developing positive relations between school, parents, and community. Provides opportunities for parents to interact with staff. Markets the district's strategic plan. Establishes and maintains active community involvement by encouraging participation in school life.

Skilled at Problem-Solving and Shared-Decision Making through Consensus
Provides leadership and direction for focused and collaborative staff development. Demonstrates skills and abilities in working with teachers in developing effective teaching strategies in a team environment. Demonstrates skills in facilitating and developing a unified improvement plan with staff input. Willing to lead through consensus/shared decision-making model.

Skilled at Managing School Functions
Implements lawful and ethical personnel procedures and evaluations. Responsible for the recruiting, screening, hiring, and training of highly qualified building staff. Plans and supervises fire drills and an emergency preparedness program. Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process to students. Responsible for the school's extracurricular program. Organizes and manages human and financial resources to create a safe and effective working and learning environment and maximizes the impact on culture and achievement at the school. Develops and supervises the school budget to maximize the use of available resources. Supervises and maintains accurate internal fund accounting related to all school activities and allied organizations.

Skilled at Professional Development and Staff Evaluation
Supervises or delegates the assigning and evaluation of the school's professional staff. Embraces a growth mindset and motivates staff to work continually on student engagement and on their professional practice. May need to recommend the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established evaluation procedures. Encourages a culture of continuous learning and supports the personal and professional development of self and others. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Mental Ability

• Demonstrates skills and abilities in working with teachers in developing effective teaching strategies in a co-teaching/team environment.
• Ability to successfully communicate with, lead, and problem-solve with diverse groups of people. Use a problem-solving approach to develop a unified improvement plan.
• Knowledge of adolescent growth and development and implications for instructional decisions influencing the teaching/learning cycle. Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards.

Work Environment/ Physical Demands: Infrequent lifting of objects not exceeding 30 pounds. Visual, auditory, and ambulatory ability. Hand and finger dexterity. Physical and mental abilities sufficient to perform the essential functions and duties of the position as outlined.

Thank you for your interest in working for Greeley-Evans School District 6. Please feel free to contact our Human Resource Office at 970-348-6074 with any questions.

EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-348-6104
Email address: jdonahue@greeleyschools.org