26 - Elementary School Principal

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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