Principal - Elementary

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Job Posting Title:Principal - ElementaryJob Description:Administers and supervises the organization and operation of the best possible learning environment for students of the school.Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Actual work days per year for this position is 215 days.

Responsibilities:

Implement effective instructional and curricular practices responding to the needs of students, the direction of the District, and valid innovations in education within a standards-based model.

Utilize appropriate resources of the staff, student body, school district and the community to develop and maintain highly effective instructional and co-curricular programs.

Responsible for day-to-day operations of physical plant including approximately 12 million-dollar budget design/allocation including purchase of instructional supplies, material & equipment, coordinating capital reserve process (small & large capital).

Develop and maintain effective communications among the students, the community, the faculty and the administration.

Plan and implement human resources activities: hires/mentors/disciplines terminations; staffing design/master schedule; professional development activities; evaluations.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Oversee construction, safety of staff and students during emergency procedures.

Ensure that the school has met state accreditation, accountability and school improvement requirements by addressing school wide student academic achievement and patterns of low student performance and achievement discrepancies.

Certifications:Colorado READ Act Designation (Principal/Admin) - Colorado Department of Education, Type D Principal/Administrator's License - Colorado Department of EducationEducation:Master's Degree (Required)Skills:Position Type:RegularPrimary Location:Eagle Ridge ElementaryOne Year Only (Yes or No):NoScheduled Hours Per Week:40FTE:1.00Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

• (260 days indicates a year-round position.  Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.  Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate: $97,836.09 USD AnnualMaximum Hire Rate: $120,466.32 USD AnnualFull Salary Range:$97,836.09 USD - $143,096.55 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.Time Off Plans:This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:April 12, 2026

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