What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal position at Mesa County Valley School District 51?
- Performance Ranking on Colorado School Performance Framework (SPF) – 2021-Present
- D51 Foundation Outstanding School Growth Awards in Reading and Math – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- CDE Promising Practices School – 2021
- Governor’s Bright Spot Award in Reading and Math – 2022
- Developing dynamic, innovative programming to align with student needs and current educational demands and trends;
- Continuously monitor and be knowledgeable of current and future experiential, explorative, academic, vocational programs, opportunities, demands/trends locally and regionally;
- Managing the development of curriculum and instructional programs that recognize the contributions of diverse groups and foster success for all students regardless of gender, sex, and/or disability;
- Understanding and leading the use of technology in performance based instructional programs;
- Championing a curricula that includes student’s social-emotional learning and growth exploration;
- Using data to analyze the current status of student learning and to serve as a catalyst for, benchmark of growth and continuous improvement.
- Developing, implementing, monitoring the effectiveness, maintaining unified instructional standards, and growing the school’s instructional programs;
- Collaborating with academia, community employers, industry professionals, vocational teachers and others to develop student performance-based standards that are relevant and applicable to the D51 Learning Model and current environments;
- Implementing supervisory and evaluative processes for staff that includes applicable measures of student learning and promotes the unique goals of each curricula or program and its instructional influences/outcomes.
- Student success as the primary focus;
- Applied principles of collaborative adult learning;
- Interviewing, hiring, training, promoting, planning, and assigning work,
- Conducting performance evaluations, rewarding and disciplining employee conduct,
- Addressing employee/student complaints and resolving problems.
- Must have or be eligible for Colorado Principal License
- Master’s degree in education
- Minimum of two years’ experience as building leader
- Minimum of five years of teaching experience in a classroom setting and demonstrated leadership experience.
- In person interviews are tentatively scheduled TBD
JobID: 11393
Position Type:
Administration-Principal/Principal
Administration-Principal/Principal
Date Posted:
3/14/2025
3/14/2025
Location:
Chatfield Elementary
Chatfield Elementary
Closing Date:
03/30/2025
Description:03/30/2025
Chatfield Elementary Principal
https://chatfield.d51schools.org/
Job Summary:
Elementary Principal
About Chatfield Elementary:
Every Student Counts. Every Moment Matters.
Chatfield has high expectations, are data driven, embraces best practices and emphasize positive student teacher relationships.
Chatfield has consistent SOPS and instructional expectations, and provides targeted support to meet the needs of all learners.
Chatfield works hard, take care of each other, and has fun along the way!
Educational Delivery:
This position supports the development of academic, community and alternative partnerships that provide educational experiences for students through experiential learning opportunities, career and job exploration and the development of social emotional awareness. Working collaboratively with community and school stakeholders, Principal is responsible for:
Instructional Curriculum:
Leadership in this dynamic field requires an understanding of the philosophy of standards-based education, the D51 Learning Model, the Teaching and Learning Framework, the processes of curriculum development and how to measure its effectiveness in the school. Responsibilities within this area include:
Staff Supervision and Development:
As a leader in our District, the Principal is charged with designing a staff development program for certified and
classified staff that recognizes:
Qualifications:
Working Conditions:
207 days / year
Application Procedure:
Apply Online
Selection Procedure:
Position will be posted Friday, March 14th and will close Sunday, March 30th @ 11:59pm
Salary & Benefits:
$105,535 - $147,337 * Salary Placement Commensurate with Experience
View all salary schedules for the current school year at: https://d51schools.org/employment/job_opportunities/salary_schedules
Information regarding D51 Benefits can be found here: https://www.d51schools.org/employment/current_employees/employee_benefits
Salary : $105,535 - $147,337