Job Information
Adams 12 Five Star Schools Principal, Woodglen Elementary in Thornton, Colorado
Principal, Woodglen Elementary JobID: 11421
Position Type:
Administrative/Leadership - Principal/ Elementary School Principal
Date Posted:
12/5/2024
Location:
Woodglen Elementary School
Date Available:
07/01/2025
Closing Date:
01/05/2025
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
FULL SALARY RANGE: Level 17 (minimum: $98,850- mid-point: $122,037- maximum: $145,225)
The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range
FTE: 1.0
Months per year: 10
Job Code: 3082
Replacement Position
Location: Thornton, CO
SUMMARY:
Demonstrate effective instruction leadership skills that provide focus on student achievement. Guide the development of a caring collaborative community that includes all stakeholders in the school. Provide purpose and vision for the school. Manage the human resources to ensure an orderly work and learning environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and assignments may vary based on building assignment.
Articulate belief system through voice and actions, leading the school in a clear focus, communicating your vision for the school, and being the change agent when necessary.
Articulate effective instructional practices by providing intellectual stimulation, being actively involved in, and having knowledge of current research in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Assesses quality of classroom instruction by monitoring, being visible, conducting walk- throughs regularly, communicating, and providing a clear behavior structure and atmosphere.
Implement an accountability system through the district accreditation process, aligning instruction with state and district standards, using the district evaluation system, providing expectations for an orderly atmosphere, holding data discussions with staff and teachers three times a year, and adapting to the needs of the current situation by seeking input. .
Establish and foster an adult learning environment by maximizing collaboration and adult learning to improve instruction, providing teachers with materials, inspiring new and challenging innovations, and valuing a sense of community.
Organize school operations around improvement of instruction by maintaining a safe and orderly environment, upholding state laws, contracts and District Policies, managing personnel, maintaining facility to provide a quality learning environment, efficiently managing financial resources, establishing effective public relationships, and coordinating effective instructional programs with a master schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree in education administration plus additional course work required for Colorado principal license.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in teaching/administration, with a minimum of three (3) years of those years employed as a teacher or special services provider (SSP).
District Classified Evaluation System, Progressive Discipline, Conflict Management and Interviewing & Hiring courses required within one year after entering position.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Colorado principal license.
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:
Manages school budget in areas of certified personnel, paraeducators, restricted materials and supplies budget, and educational programs/materials. Also manages grants.
Sole responsibility for developing, administering and monitoring budget.
Participates in coordinating the budget.
Recommend initiating a requisition.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.
SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees’ education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review ourAdministrative Compensation Program (https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1644330247/adams12org/byozfuoccsaiwtartzju/2021-10AdminCompProgram.pdf) or review ourAdministrative Salary Schedule (https://www.adams12.org/our-district/careers/lead) .
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. 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, including paid time off, please see ourBenefits Overview. (https://www.adams12.org/our-district/human-resources/benefits-overview)
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