Principal, PreK-8, Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering

Classification: Exempt

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range: APT (Negotiable based on experience) Range: 16 Salary $92,543 to $135,958
 
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).  To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.
 
Paid Leave:  Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation, and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to A/P/T employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Elementary and K-8 Schools

Contract Length/ Days: (2022-2023/ 220)

Date Posted: March 22, 2021

Start Date:  Negotiable, no later than January 2022

Deadline for application: Until-Filled
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:

•     Master’s degree (School leadership or administration)
•     Colorado Principal License
•     Three years successful teaching and successful administrative experience
•     PRAXIS (passed)

Preferred:

•    CPI training (Can obtain certification after hire)
•    Engineering background or degree
•    Bi-lingual in Spanish

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering will be opening in the fall of 2022 with a capacity to grow to around 900 students PK-8.  The principal will be instrumental in creating a school culture and focus around pre-engineering.  They will hire the building leadership team and the entire staff in the spring of 2022.  
The Tointon Academy school principal will demonstrate effective leadership skills aimed at building a caring, collaborative community and guiding a total educational program for a comprehensive high achieving pre-engineering, PreK-8 school that will engage students in a dynamic, exciting and challenging environment.  The principal directs the educational program, personnel administration, community relations, and coordinates the total educational program with the school so as to promote the educational development of each student.
Essential Functions
Experience in PreK-8 Leadership
The principal sets the vision and mission of the school as it aligns with Innovation 2030. Supervises the school’s educational program of highly engaged staff in student achievement through setting high standards, ensuring quality learning experiences, and supporting a comprehensive PreK-8 school. Focuses on achievement data in a shared-decision making process that includes all staff. Demonstrates instructional leadership through a cycle of continuous improvement by effectively planning, developing, implementing, scheduling, monitoring, and evaluating the instructional program through the unified improvement plan. Designs and implements multiple pathways to graduation.
The principal is responsible for implementing lawful and ethical personnel procedures and evaluations and adheres to contractual obligations through high levels of feedback, accountability, and visibility in the school community.  Responsible for recruiting, screening, hiring, and providing professional development for highly qualified building staff. The principal organizes and manages human and financial resources to create a safe and effective working and learning environment and maximizes the impact on culture and achievement at the school. Monitors the implementation of procedures to establish and maintain positive behavior management and effective student discipline.
Skilled at Shared-Decision Making and Collaboration
Uses shared decision-making model to problem-solve, reach consensus and build trust with staff, students in this new community.  The principal collaborates with the school community to build systems that improve student achievement and build a positive culture. The principal must be an effective leader of the change process.
Experienced at Building Community and Stakeholder Engagement
Acts as a liaison by developing positive relations between school, parents, and community. Provides opportunities for parents to interact with staff. Establishes and maintains active community involvement by encouraging participation in school life.
Other Functions:

• Leader supervises and maintains accurate internal fund accounting related to all school activities and allied organizations. Maintains and manages property control. Maintains and manages payroll procedures.  Develops and supervises the school budget to maximize the use of available resources to impact student achievement.
• Principal conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school. Principal is responsible for conducting staff evaluations and employee documentation throughout the school year.
• Leads the school’s cultural proficiency efforts by creating an environment where diversity is truly embraced and valued as a strength throughout the school. Works to ensure that implicit bias is recognized and addressed to ensure equitable relationships among and between students, staff, and families.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Work Environment/ Physical Demands
Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important
Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds
Physical and mental abilities sufficient to perform the essential functions and duties of the position as outlined.

 Travel: None

EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, gender identity, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.
Apply online www.greeleyschools.org