PRINCIPAL, HOURLY

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The hourly principal supports schools on a temporary hourly basis. They may lead and manage a school, overseeing educational programs, staff, budgets, and student discipline. They ensure a safe, effective learning environment and foster strong community relationships to enhance student success.

Requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in education or in the subject areas for which you are applying.
Hold a valid Colorado Department of Education Principal License (Must be current and active while in the position).
Five (5) or more years of experience as an educator.
Demonstrated effective and diplomatic oral and written communication skills.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Hold a Master’s Degree in Elementary/Secondary Education, Administration, Curriculum, Instruction or Guidance, preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a staff of administrative, certificated and classified personnel assigned to the school.
Develop plans that improve the quality and adequacy of instruction, and foster student achievement, growth and development.
Research and demonstrate an understanding of, and communicate the education-based aims and needs of the community to school staff and central administration.
Supervise certificated and classified staff and ensures for: professional growth and development, attainment of district and building instructional goals, implementation of curriculum, and effective use of all staff-based and facility based resources.
Plan, prepare and administer the school budget, including the translation of educational needs, goals and objectives into budgetary terms.
Perform other related duties, including special projects, as required or requested.