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High School Principal

Alamosa School District Re-11-J
Alamosa, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

Position Type :

Administration / Principal

Date Posted : 6 / 17 / 2024

Location : Alamosa High School

Date Available : ASAP

Closing Date : Until filled

Alamosa School District

Job Description

Prepared / Revised Date : June 2024

Job Title : Principal, High School

Certified FLSA Status : Exempt Administrative Work Year : 11 months

SUMMARY : Demonstrate effective instruction leadership skills that provide focus on student achievement. Guide the development of a caring collaborative community that includes all stakeholders in the school. Provide purpose and vision for the school. Manage the human resources to ensure an orderly work and learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and assignments may vary based on building assignment.

Job Tasks Descriptions

Frequency

Time

1. Articulate belief system through voice and actions, leading the school in a clear focus, communicating your vision for the school, and being the change agent when necessary.

2. Articulate Effective Instructional practices by providing intellectual stimulation, being actively involved in, and having knowledge of current research in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

3. Assesses quality of classroom instruction by monitoring, being visible, conducting Walkthroughs regularly, communicating, and providing a clear behavior structure and atmosphere.

4. Implement an Accountability system through the district accreditation process, aligning instruction with state and district standards, using the district evaluation system, providing expectations for an orderly atmosphere, holding data discussions with staff and teachers multiple times a year, and adapting to the needs of the current situation by seeking input.

5. Establish and foster an engaging environment by maximizing collaboration and adult learning to improve instruction, providing teachers with materials, inspiring new and challenging innovations, and valuing a sense of community.

6. Organize school operations around improvement of instruction by maintaining a safe and orderly environment, upholding state laws, contracts and District Policies, managing personnel, maintaining facility to provide a quality learning environment, efficiently managing financial resources, establishing effective public relationships, and coordinating effective instructional programs in a master schedule.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Ongoing

TOTAL

100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE :

  • Master's degree plus additional coursework required to obtain a Colorado Principal or Administrator's License.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in teaching / administration, with a minimum of three (3) years in school leadership status.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS :

  • Colorado Department of Education Principal license.
  • District Classified Evaluation System, Facilitating Improved performance, Progressive Discipline, Conflict Management and Interviewing & Hiring courses required within one year after entering position.
  • TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES :

  • Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
  • Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of ability to develop, monitor and evaluate curriculum, discipline plans and supervision / safety plans .
  • Knowledge of school law, grantsmanship ability.
  • Principal, High School page 1

  • Tolerance for ambiguity and stress.
  • Knowledge of data analysis, curriculum and instruction, budgeting and accounting, special education laws and
  • master agreement / labor relations.

  • Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, District policies, building and department procedures.
  • Ability to engage in effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, while demonstrating respect and appreciation for their differences.
  • Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
  • Ability to stay current with district policy, standards and training in the areas of data quality, data privacy, and
  • cybersecurity with respect to student and staff data, and related information systems.

    MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE :

  • Student Information Systems.
  • General office equipment
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Google applications
  • Emergency equipment, such as radios, alarm systems and building generator required within one week after hire. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION / GUIDANCE :
  • POSITION TITLE

    Reports to :

    Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

    POSITION TITLE

    of EMPLOYEES

    JOB CODE

    Direct reports :

    The following vary based on building assignment :

    Assistant Principal

    3083

    Dean

    4064

    Certified teacher

    50-75

    varies

    ParaEducator

    5-20

    varies

    Head Custodian, High School

    1100

    Office Manager, High School

    1301

    Secretary, High School

    1315

    Health Aide

    1254

    Campus Security Officer

    1203

    Registration Specialist, Schools

    1303

    Counselor

    310020

    Media Specialist

    300099

    Office Clerk, Schools

    050329

    School Psychologist

    1700PY

    School Social Worker

    1700SW

    Special Education Program Staff

    varies

  • Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, disciplining, terminating, directing work, assigning work, training and evaluating.
  • BUDGET AND / OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY :

  • Sole responsibility for budget allocation and expenditures.
  • Sole responsibility to develop, administer, monitor and coordinate the budget.
  • Sole responsibility to initiate a requisition.
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :

    Amount of Time

    None

    Under 1 / 3

    1 / 3 to 2 / 3

    Over 2 / 3

    Stand

    Walk

    Use hands to finger, handle and / or feel

    Principal, High School page 2

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :

    Amount of Time

    None

    Under 1 / 3

    1 / 3 to 2 / 3

    Over 2 / 3

    Reach with hands and arms

    Climb or balance

    Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

    Talk

    Hear

    Taste

    Smell

    WEIGHT and FORCE DEMANDS :

    Amount of Time

    None

    Under 1 / 3

    1 / 3 to 2 / 3

    Over 2 / 3

    Up to 10 pounds

    Up to 25 pounds

    Up to 50 pounds

    51 to 100 pounds

    More than 100 pounds

    MENTAL FUNCTIONS : Amount of Time

    None

    Under 1 / 3

    1 / 3 to 2 / 3

    Over 2 / 3

    Compare

    Analyze

    Communicate

    Copy

    Coordinate

    Instruct

    Compute

    Synthesize

    Evaluate

    Interpersonal Skills

    Compile

    Negotiate

    WORK ENVIRONMENT : Amount of Time

    None

    Under 1 / 3

    1 / 3 to 2 / 3

    Over 2 / 3

    Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

    Work near moving mechanical parts

    Work in high, precarious places

    Fumes or airborne particles

    Toxic or caustic chemicals

    Outdoor weather conditions

    Extreme cold (non-weather)

    Extreme heat (non-weather)

    Risk of electrical shock

    Work with explosives

    Risk of radiation

    Vibration

    VISION DEMANDS : Required

    No special vision requirements.

    Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

    Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

    Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

    Peripheral vision

    Depth perception

    Ability to adjust focus

    NOISE LEVEL : Exposure Level

    Very quiet

    Quiet

    Moderate

    Loud

    Very Loud

    Attachment(s) :

  • Administration 23-24.pdf
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