22 - Principal - K-8 School

Company: Pueblo City Schools
Location: Pueblo
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Position Type: Administration/PrincipalDate Posted: 5/17/2022Location: Goodnight SchoolThis position will remain open until filled, and we will begin reviewing applications on May 31, 2022. Position Type: Principal for Pueblo School District No. 60 Description: Pueblo School District 60 is seeking an experienced, dynamic principal to lead Goodnight K-8 School. Contract Terms: One Hundred Eighty-Seven Days (187) Administrative Benefits Administrative Manual - Schedule C Administrative, Professional, Technical Exempt Employees Salary Schedule Salary Range: $91,000 - $123,500 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 Previous administrative experience Preferred Qualifications: Valid Colorado Teaching License Minimum 3 years administrative experience Demonstrated knowledge and experience with elementary and/or middle school academic content standards, assessment, and professional development Experience working with a diverse population Completion of advanced coursework or specific experience in one or more of the following areas: Math, Literacy, Diverse Learner, or Exceptional Student Services Knowledge of and experience with the observation feedback cycle and leading impactful professional development Familiarity with Istation and NWEA (Maps) assessment systems Job Expectations: Develop a collaborative, dynamic school leadership team that incorporates teacher and staff voices and input Create a detailed professional development plan for staff Develop and implement an instructional framework that aligns curriculum with state standards, effective instructional practices, student learning needs, and district and state assessments Establish 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 shared school vision and engagement 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 Serve as an instructional leader that provides 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 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 the District. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies for school success:Driving for Results Achievement: The drive and actions to set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers Initiative and Persistence: The drive and actions to do more than is expected or required in order to accomplish a challenging task Monitoring and Directiveness: The ability to set clear expectations and to hold others accountable Planning Ahead: A bias toward planning to derive benefits or avoid problems Influencing for Results Impact and Influence: Acting with the purpose of affecting the perceptions, thinking and actions of others Team Leadership: Assuming authoritative leadership of a group to benefit the organization Developing Others: Influence with the specific intent to increase the short- and long-term effectiveness of another person Problem-Solving Analytical Thinking: The ability to break things down in a logical way and to recognize cause and effect Conceptual Thinking: The ability to see patterns among seemingly unrelated things Showing Confidence to Lead 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 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 City Schools 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 individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Eric DeCesaro, EEO/Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504 Compliance Officer for complaints involving employees, and Andrew Burns, Title IX Compliance Officer for complaints involving students. Both individuals can be located at 315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003, (719) 549-7100. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R). Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta informacin, por favor llame a la escuela de su nio.

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