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18 - Elementary Principal - International Baccalaureate Program

Employer
Pueblo City Schools
Location
Pueblo, CO, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Administration/ Principal

  • Date Posted:
    4/19/2018

  • Location:
    Fountain International Magnet School

  •    Additional Information: Show/Hide
    This posting is for the 2018-2019 school year. This posting will remain open and we will begin reviewing applications on May 10, 2018.

    Position Type: Principal for Pueblo City Schools

    Description of school:

    Fountain International Magnet School is an authorized International Baccalaureate program (IB) authorized Primary Years Program (PYP) school serving Kindergarten through third grade.

    Contract Terms: Two Hundred Thirteen Day (213) - Will change based on hours and days scheduled for the 4-day work week for the 18/19 school year
    Administrative Benefits
    Administrative Manual - PASE
    Administrative Salary Schedule
    Salary Range: $81,200 - $95,600

    Required Qualifications:
    Please note: You must submit a cover letter with your application which specifically addresses how you meet the following qualifications for this position citing specific examples.
    • Valid Colorado Principal License or eligible for within 60 days from date of hire
    • Master's Degree
    • 3-5 years successful teaching or leadership experience
    • Ability to attend required program appropriate training
    • Commit to the ongoing development of the Magnet School and setting world-class standards for all students

    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Valid Colorado Teaching License
    • Previous principal experience or assistant principal experience
    • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with elementary K-3 academic content standards, assessment, and professional development
    • Completion of advanced coursework or specific experience in one or more of the following areas: Math, Literacy, Diverse Learner, or Exceptional Student Services
    • Knowledge of and experience with the observation feedback cycle or demonstrated experience as an instructional coach
    • IB training requirements and certifications completed in one or more criteria (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme) with experience in Primary Years Programme

    Job Expectations:
    • Work in collaboration with the Executive Director of Elementary Education to support the vision and mission of the Fountain International Magnet School and to ensure the fidelity of implementation of the school's educational program model of instruction
    • Work collaboratively with Executive Director of Elementary Education and District Leaders to develop and implement an instructional framework that aligns curriculum with state standards, effective instructional practices, student learning needs and assessments
    • Serve on a multi-disciplinary team to assess and facilitate a school climate that supports student engagement in learning and generates high expectations for learning growth by all students through creating and monitoring a responsive, culturally relevant annual implementation plan
    • Coordinate the PYP program with IB schools and wider IB community for continued communication
    • Ensure that all programs continue to develop inline with IB expectations and guidelines for Primary Year Programme
    • Ensure that high standards of expectation are maintained through regular observation, evaluation and development of PYP school staff
    • Develop and monitor professional development which meets the needs for continuous professional growth
    • Coordinate intensive individual student behavior and academic plans, coach teachers to implement classroom management systems and positive behavior interventions.
    • Lead collaborative teams of students, staff, families, and other stakeholders to realize school and district initiatives and serve as a liaison between teachers, parents, and the community.
    • Conduct evaluations of certified and classified staff and utilize the teacher evaluation process to improve instruction that will increase student achievement
    • Use multiple data sources to make sound instructional decisions; train and support the staff in the use of the data driven instructional model that communicates the relationships among academic standards, effective instruction and student performance
    • Recruit, select and hire school staff including teachers and school-based support staff
    • Effectively manage school budget, facility and resources
    • Serve as an instructional leader that provides instructional staff with specific feedback and job-embedded coaching to increase the quality of instruction through the use of the observation feedback cycle.
    • Monitor and provide support for the Exceptional Student Services process and ensure effective implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support
    • Perform any other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor, Superintendent or designee

    Successful Candidate Qualities:
    The successful candidate is motivated by the mission to advance Pueblo City Schools as a high performing public school system. This position offers the opportunity to have a profound and lasting impact on student learning and achievement.

    The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

    Driving for Results
  • Achievement: The drive and actions to set challenging goals and reach a high standard of performance despite barriers
  • Initiative and Persistence: The drive and actions to do more than is expected or required in order to accomplish a challenging task
  • Monitoring and Directiveness: The ability to set clear expectations and to hold others accountable
  • Planning Ahead: A bias toward planning to derive benefits or avoid problems

  • Influencing for Results
  • Impact and Influence: Acting with the purpose of affecting the perceptions, thinking and actions of othersTeam Leadership: Assuming authoritative leadership of a group to benefit the organization
  • Developing Others: Influence with the specific intent to increase the short- and long-term effectiveness of another person

  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical Thinking: The ability to break things down in a logical way and to recognize cause and effect
  • Conceptual Thinking: The ability to see patterns among seemingly unrelated things

  • Showing Confidence to Lead
  • Self-Confidence: A personal belief in one's ability to accomplish tasks and the actions that reflect that belief

  • Instructions for Applying:

    All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review. The following will need to be uploaded with the application: current cover letter for the posted position; current resume; copy of principal/administrative license; copy of transcripts conferring required degree; copy of Place/Praxis test and three current letters of reference (one of which must be from your current supervisor), and any other materials requested on the application to verify that individuals are eligible for a Colorado License from the Colorado Department of Education.

    Please note: If hired, a new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing. Fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo City Schools prior to your processing date.

    Pueblo City Schools seeks to comply with state and/or federal law prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, sex (gender), age genetic information, or disabilities in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries regarding Pueblo City Schools' compliance may be referred to the Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Compliance Officer for Pueblo City Schools, 315 West 11th St., Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 549-7162.

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