26 - Elementary School Principal

This posting is for the 2026-2027 school year.  This posting will remain open until filled and we will begin reviewing applications on April 20, 2026. 

Position Type: Principal for Pueblo School District No. 60

Description:
Pueblo School District No. 60 is seeking school leaders that are willing to take certain bold actions, that enable them to set high expectations for increasing student success.  These actions lead to a continuous cycle of planning based on data, implementing plans through effective communication and visionary leadership, monitoring to ensure actions are getting the desired results, and changing approaches as necessary.  Successful leaders posses a growth mindset, are learners themselves, and recognize that their work requires them to put the academic and social emotional needs of students at the center of all decision making.  The Principal of Morton Elementary School will work to support the successful implementation of the school's Unified Improvement Plan, ensuring an effective educational program for the evaluation and improvement of instruction. The Principal of Morton Elementary School will have a direct impact on the quality of instruction through the observation and feedback process, educator evaluation, professional learning communities (PLC), data driven instruction, school culture, and the teaching and learning cycle.

Job Title:                  Principal – Elementary School
Work Year:               187 days
Department:             Elementary Education
Reports To:              School Principal
Salary Range:          APT Salary Schedule - (Column M) 
Benefits:                   Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C
Status:                      FLSA Status: Exempt
 

Required Qualifications:   
Please note: You must submit a cover letter with your application which specifically addresses how you meet the following qualifications for this position citing specific examples.

• Valid Colorado Principal License or eligible for within 60 days from date of hire
• Master's Degree
• 3-5 years successful teaching or leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Colorado Teaching License
• Previous principal experience or assistant principal experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with elementary academic content standards, curriculum and assessment
• Experience working with a diverse population of students and families
• Completion of advanced coursework or specific experience in one or more of the following areas: Math, Literacy, Diverse Learner, or Exceptional Student Services
• Knowledge and experience with the observation feedback processes and/or experience as an instructional coach
• Experience planning and leading effective professional development

Job Expectations:

• Work in collaboration with the Executive Director of Elementary Education to support the vision and mission of Pueblo School District No. 60
• Work collaboratively with other elementary principals to develop and implement an instructional framework that aligns curriculum with state standards, effective instructional practices, student learning needs and assessments
• Serve on a multi-disciplinary team to assess and facilitate a school climate that supports student engagement in learning and generates high expectations for learning growth by all students through creating and monitoring a responsive, culturally relevant annual implementation plan
• Coordinate intensive individual student behavior and academic plans, coach teachers to implement classroom management systems and positive behavior interventions.
• Work with teachers to improve their teaching practice through coaching, professional development, modeling and collaborative planning
• Lead collaborative teams of students, staff, families, and other stakeholders to realize school initiatives and serve as a liaison between teachers, parents, and the community.
• Conduct evaluations of certified and classified staff and utilize the teacher evaluation process to improve instruction that will increase student achievement
• Use multiple data sources to make sound instructional decisions; train and support the staff in the use of the data driven instructional model that communicates the relationships among academic standards, effective instruction and student performance
• Recruit, select and hire school staff including teachers and school-based support staff
• Serve as an instructional leader that provides instructional staff with specific feedback and job-embedded coaching to increase the quality of instruction through the use of the observation feedback cycle.
• Monitor and provide support for the Exceptional Student Services process and ensure effective implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support
• Plan, lead and monitor the implementation of professional development that is clearly linked to the system-wide strategic objectives and the Unified School Improvement Plan
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor, Superintendent or designee

Successful Candidate Qualities:  
The successful candidate is motivated by the mission to advance Pueblo School District No. 60 as a high performing public school system.  This position offers the opportunity to have a profound and lasting impact on student learning and achievement.  

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

Driving for Results

1. Achievement:  The drive and actions to set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers
2. Initiative and Persistence:  The drive and actions to do more than is expected or required in order to accomplish a challenging task
3. Monitoring and Directiveness:  The ability to set clear expectations and to hold others accountable
4. Planning Ahead:  A bias toward planning to derive benefits or avoid problems

Influencing for Results

1. Impact and Influence:  Acting with the purpose of affecting the perceptions, thinking and actions of others
2. Team Leadership:  Assuming authoritative leadership of a group to benefit the organization
3. Developing Others:  Influence with the specific intent to increase the short- and long-term effectiveness of another person

Problem-Solving

1. Analytical Thinking:  The ability to break things down in a logical way and to recognize cause and effect
2. Conceptual Thinking:  The ability to see patterns among seemingly unrelated things

Showing Confidence to Lead

1. Self-Confidence:  A personal belief in one's ability to accomplish tasks and the actions that reflect that belief

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application.  Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review.  The following will need to be uploaded with the application:  current cover letter for the posted position; current resume; copy of principal/administrative license; copy of transcripts conferring required degree; copy of Place/Praxis test and three current letters of reference (one of which must be from your current supervisor and all within two years), and any other materials requested on the application to verify that individuals are eligible for a Colorado License from the Colorado Department of Education.

Please note:  If hired, a new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing.  Fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo School District 60 prior to your processing date. 

Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Student Support Services, Andrew Burns, andrew.burns@pueblod60.org, Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer for complaints. This individual can be located at 315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003, (719) 549-7100. Inquiries about Title IX can be directed to Pueblo School District No. 60's Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer named herein; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education at (800) 421-3481, OCR@ed.gov; or both. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R-1, AC-R-2, AC-E-1, AC-E-2, AC-E-3).

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