Burlington School District, Burlington, CO - Elementary School Principal
About The Position
The Burlington School District in Burlington, Colorado , is seeking a highly qualified Elementary School Principal . The district wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position no later than August 1, 2026. McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C. has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the superintendent in identifying and screening the candidates. Location: Colorado’s East Central Plains, approximately 170 miles east of the Denver-Metro area along Interstate 70 near the Colorado/Kansas border. The District: Burlington School District operates on a 4-day week, Monday – Thursday. The district celebrates small class sizes and a collective commitment to meet the needs of all students. The Qualifications : The successful candidate must be a highly professional leader for approximately 320 PK-4th grade students who possess unquestioned personal integrity, a proven record of success in developing collaborative relationships that result in academic excellence, a commitment to continuous improvement of student learning, and a belief that all students can learn and be successful. The selected candidate will be expected to: Support the mission, core values, and goals of the Burlington School District Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve curriculum and assessments Be committed to students, professional ideals, and ethical standards in pursuit of educational excellence Implement high standards and strategies appropriate to the needs of students Demonstrate high expectations for all students and staff and provide support required to meet these expectations Be knowledgeable about school reform research and best practices, special education law, and engaging with at risk populations Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for students, staff, and families Lead building and district professional development Conduct classroom observations to evaluate instructional practices, and supervise staff to ensure continuous improvement of teaching and learning Evaluate and supervise support staff Manage all building-level student discipline Collaborate with the district’s data team
Requirements
- Minimum of master’s degree
- Colorado Principal Licensure
Responsibilities
- Support the mission, core values, and goals of the Burlington School District
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and improve curriculum and assessments
- Be committed to students, professional ideals, and ethical standards in pursuit of educational excellence
- Implement high standards and strategies appropriate to the needs of students
- Demonstrate high expectations for all students and staff and provide support required to meet these expectations
- Be knowledgeable about school reform research and best practices, special education law, and engaging with at risk populations
- Ensure a safe and nurturing environment for students, staff, and families
- Lead building and district professional development
- Conduct classroom observations to evaluate instructional practices, and supervise staff to ensure continuous improvement of teaching and learning
- Evaluate and supervise support staff
- Manage all building-level student discipline
- Collaborate with the district’s data team
Benefits
- Full family health insurance benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
