Principal

If you are passionate about education and have the skills necessary to lead our school community, we invite you to apply for the position of Principal. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our students.

We see D70 as a place where all children and adults are valued, similarities and differences are addressed, individuals are respected, and all children are treated as our most valuable resource and best hope for the future. We see a safe and trusting environment where children and adults are actively engaged in lifelong learning. We see a partnership with our schools and communities that flexibly responds to the educational needs of all learners in an ever-changing world.

Pueblo County School District 70 is located in beautiful Pueblo, Colorado, where the Fountain and Arkansas Rivers converge and the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. Established in 1950 through the consolidation of 35 smaller districts, District 70 is one of Colorado's largest geographical school districts. With a commitment to excellence, we educate a diverse student body of more than 10,000 from Pueblo County and surrounding areas. Join us on a journey of academic excellence and community spirit.

Job Summary:

By use of leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills, manage assigned school to promote the educational development of each student. The principal reports all major disciplinary infractions to the Superintendent or designee. The principal will report to the Superintendent in the development of the principal’s budget. The Superintendent will utilize the services of the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Programs and the Director of Finance in the development of each school’s budget. The principal will report to the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Programs in all matters of instruction, curriculum, and certified personnel. The Assistant Superintendent of Educational Programs will from time to time utilize his/her services or assign other members of the central administrative staff in aiding the principal. These staff members may include but are not limited to Coordinator of Educational Programs, Director of CTE, and Director of Special Education. The principal will keep the Assistant Superintendent or designee informed regarding maintenance, general upkeep, and repairs to the principals building.

• Develops plans, which assess the needs of the students in the neighborhood served.
• After conduction a needs assessment the most effective educational program plan is developed and implemented utilizing all available resources of the school system and community.
• Develops a plan for the evolution of the school’s educational program. The evolution system contains measurable components, which are outcome based and provide for comparison over time
• Provides leadership to the school’s accountability committee, ensuring that the committee members work toward school improvement pursuant to established bylaws.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the implementation of all school activities. Attends special events held to recognize student achievements and attend school sponsored activities and functions.
• Develops a program of public relations designed to further the community’s understanding of the school and enhance the support of the educational program.
• Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, and assigning of all school staff members.
• Evaluates all staff members regarding their performance with emphasis on individual growth and development. Evaluations are fair, professional, and credible.
• Prepares and supervises the accurate preparation of all reports required for the school’s administration.
• Conducts regular scheduled staff meetings to keep staff informed of new educational programs, policy changes, and items of interest for the school.
• Establishes discipline guidelines and due process procedures to ensure proper student conduct and maintenance of appropriate student behavior.
• Administers the school in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado, policies of the Board of Education, and established direct rules and regulations.
• Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in the establishment of all staff development programs for all staff members assigned to the school.
• Keeps the central administrative staff informed of the school’s issues, needs, and operations.
• Develops, implements, and administers the school’s program and activities budgets. Maintains a system, which provides for complete accounting of funds and appropriations associated with the budgets.
• Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
• Implements and supervises the school’s Special Education Program.
• Coordinates and assists in the supervision of support services including maintenance, security, food services, financial and accounting functions, and media center and library activities.
• Supervises the guidance program to enhance individual student growth and development.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the Superintendent or Associate Superintendent of Instructional Services may from tome to time assign.

Qualifications:

MA in Administration and Supervision is required.

Appropriate Principal licensure through the Colorado Department of Education

3 years of experience in classroom teaching, one year of which shall have been at the elementary or secondary level (depending on Elementary, Middle, High School Principal)

All applicants must complete and submit an application on the District 70 Website, www.district70.org, through Applitrack.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $93,117.00 - $155,262.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Pueblo, CO 81006: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $93,117 - $155,262