Drake Middle school is a neighborhood school supporting 6th through 8th grade with around 950 students, 20% FRL, 5% ELL, 24% minority students, we are located at 12550 W.52nd Ave, Arvada, Colorado. Drake is a school with deep traditions and a long standing of academic excellence. Our motto is Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts. Our staff is compiled of highly qualified teachers with a range of teachers possessing multiple degrees, national board certifications and the constant pursuit of being lifelong learners. We consistently meet all of the state and district requirements for academic growth and achievement in all content areas. Our staff is focused on the whole child and we pride ourselves in offering strong core and elective classes that are rich with rigor and innovation. Students are challenged to own their learning experiences and embrace the cognitive struggle. We believe all students can find success, we offer Honors classes in all core subjects and differentiated interventions to meet the needs of our learners. Drake is a middle school that believes in nurturing the whole child and we have implemented the renowned WEB program. WEB supports the social emotional learning of middle school age students and promotes the message of kindness and that everyone belongs.

About the District:
Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our District. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and district strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. You lead a school, but join a team. Come join us!

About You:
Passion and commitment for rigorous student learning opportunities. Outstanding strategic planning and problem solving with an orientation toward results, action, impact and influence. Demonstrated expertise in building a positive school culture and standards-based, rigorous, instructional programs conducive to student learning and professional growth of staff. Proven ability to share leadership and collaborate with department and school leadership, staff, parents, community members and other stakeholders to drive student learning. Demonstrated success in recruiting, selecting and developing high-performing teams. Masters Degree required Minimum 3-5 years of experience in an educational administrative role Prefer prior principal experience of 3 years or more Colorado Department of Education Principal License or eligible to obtain. Compensation:
Jeffco offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Salary range $89,844 - $125,620 determined by candidate experience.
To Apply:
Visit us at: www.jeffcopublicschools.org/employment , Job Opening # XXXXX.

The Principal is responsible for academic excellence and personal growth of every student, through leadership of an elementary or secondary facility. Organizes school operations around improvement of instruction by maintaining a safe and orderly environment, upholding state laws, contracts and District Policies. Manages personnel, maintains facility to provide a quality learning environment, efficiently manages financial and facility resources, establishes effective public relationships, and coordinates effective instructional programs with a master schedule.

Instructional Leadership - Effective Instruction

• The school leader ensures a common vision of effective instruction.

• The school leader builds collective capacity of staff through the cultivation of a robust and equitable collaborative framework

• The school leader works with teachers to ensure student engagement, including student voice, is evident in daily lessons

Instructional Leadership - Observations & Analysis of Instruction & Learning

• The school leader collects data on instructional practices and leverages it to determine next steps for instructional practice and student intervention/enrichment

• The school leader implements a Continuous Improvement Planning and Progress Monitoring process resulting in visible improvement in student outcomes and staff efficacy

Instructional Leadership - Support for Teacher & School Growth

• The school leader supports teacher growth using ongoing feedback, professional learning, coaching and a collaborative framework
• The school leader evaluates staff performance using district evaluation resources
• The school leader fosters collaborative structures such as professional learning communities to ensure collaboration, teaching learning, and opportunities for teacher leadership
• The school leader uses evidence of student learning to plan and implement individual and whole-staff professional learning
• The school leader provides for embedded professional learning that is aligned to the school improvement plan and the demonstrated needs of educators

Operational Leadership - Core Values

• The school leader displays professional behavior, in accordance with all district policies, at all times and addresses inappropriate behaviors by staff members, including conflicts as they arise

• The school leader ensures the School Vision, Mission and Strategic Goals are developed jointly with all stakeholders, aligned to Jeffco Generations, and make visible the expectations that all students will master core competencies.

• The school leader builds a school culture which supports a collaborative and transparent approach to shared leadership and is welcoming to all stakeholders

• The school leader models, and positively reinforces the vision and values of the school's culture, and involves students, families, and staff in creating an inclusive and welcoming climate

• The school leader demonstrates a commitment to a diverse population and inclusive climate, setting expectations that all students will succeed

• The school leader designs and/or utilizes structures and processes which result in family and community engagement, support, ownership, and advocacy for the school; leverages community and district resources for the school

• The school leader ensures a safe, caring and engaging environment

Operational Leadership - Safety & Security

• The school leader certifies the Emergency Management Plan (EMP) is current and School Response Team is fully staffed and trained

• The school leader ensures students and staff are trained on all EMP, Code of Conduct, and policies for the school as well as informed on procedures to report concerns to school officials

• The school leader sets clear expectations and utilizes rules and procedures for all students and staff
Operational Leadership - Managerial Leadership

• The school leader employs Shared Leadership, which includes at a minimum a school accountability committee and the collaborative structures outlined in the negotiated agreement

• The school leader ensures the recruiting, hiring, assignment of staff is collaborative, aligned to school focus, and is determined by needs of students

• The school leader provides for the mentors and dismissal of Staff in a timely manner and is conducted with respect for all stakeholders

• The school leader manages people and resources aligned to the needs of school improvement plans, stakeholder input, and to ensure support for school's focus on student achievement

• The school leader stays current on knowledge of school laws, district policies, and negotiated agreements

Leadership Awareness - Clarity and Focus Leadership Awareness - Clarity and Focus

• The school leader carefully selects and persistently clarifies expectations for all stakeholders

• The school leader limits distractions to the school improvement plan

Leadership Awareness - Interpersonal/Emotional Intelligence

• The school leader models and engenders reflective practice, confidence, humility, perseverance, inspiration, empathy and positivity, and uses situational awareness

Leadership Awareness - Communication Skills

• The School Leader listens to understand and provides convincing rationale for actions through clear communications that are well timed

• The school leader provides sense-making helping stakeholders understand policies and practices.

Leadership Awareness - Growth Mindset/Continuous Improvement

• The school leader demonstrates leadership which promotes continuous growth, lifelong learning, and risk-taking

• The school leader ensures a focus on results, based primarily on student learning

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions:
Job Status Type is Referenced Above in Job Posting:
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
Job Status: Temporary
A successful external applicant will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco probationary contract will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco non-probationary contract, will forfeit their non-probationary status. Please contact Employment Services for questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, sex, disability.


Salary:
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Benefits:
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