Principal Position Pool (Elementary) 26/27 School Year - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Elementary school principals in Colorado Springs School District 11 serve as the instructional leader, and are responsible for the oversight and daily operations of the school. D11 principals follow federal, state and district policy, processes and procedures to facilitate programs and to ensure students are academically prepared for a world yet imagined.

Requirements

Colorado Initial or Professional School Principal License required
Master’s degree in education or education-related field
Advanced oral and written communication, public relations, instruction, curriculum, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, facilitation, management, decision-making, computer and organizational skills.
Ability to work with students with various backgrounds and abilities.
Skill in working with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
Ability to be flexible and patient and make change.
Knowledge of instruction and curriculum.
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computer, word processing software and basic office equipment.
English language skills required.

Nice To Haves

Classroom teaching and/or contractual administrative experience preferred (at the level of the posted position).
Oral and written fluency in second language may be preferred or required based on building assignment.
Knowledge of programs and/or instructional pedagogies specific to individual schools.

Responsibilities

Serve as an instructional leader by coordinating the development of and monitoring the implementation of the school improvement plan in accordance with the district mission.
Hire, supervise and evaluate all staff.
Develop and monitor all members of the staff to build their capacity to meet the learning needs of the students by monitoring achievement toward meeting Unified Improvement Plan goals.
Develop and implement as an instructional leader an embedded collaborative professional learning model, which focuses on improving instructional practice and results in increased student achievement.
Use data to analyze and plan for differentiated support for staff and students.
Monitor, implement, and support Board policies; state and federal statutes and regulations to include attending special education staffing, IEP meetings, etc.
Develop and implement a school-wide plan to ensure the safety of students and staff in accordance with established district policies and procedures.
Perform a wide range of managerial responsibilities including, but not limited to: staffing, scheduling, budget, technology, and facilities.
Coordinate and facilitate processes and meetings by being instrumental in bringing people and resources together and actively engage in district meetings.
Communicate and collaborate with families and community members, respond to diverse community interest, community needs and to mobilize community resources.
Have knowledge Monitor and supervise extracurricular activities.
Have knowledge about graduation requirements, college readiness, scholarship opportunities, and career preparedness as well as have knowledge of developmental needs and effective pedagogy for early adolescents and interdisciplinary approaches.
Implement and monitor teams for various purposes.
Performs related work as required.