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21 - K-12 ONLINE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Pueblo City Schools (learn more)

Pueblo, CO (map)

Job Details

  • Job ID: 3444432
  • Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
  • Re-posted: February 26, 2021

Job Description

This posting is for the 2021-2022 school year.  This position will remain open until filled, and we will begin reviewing applications on February 23, 2021.

Permanent location for this position will be determined at a future date.

Position Type: Principal for Pueblo School District No. 60
 
Description:
Pueblo School District No. 60  is seeking a visionary, dynamic leader to work with district leadership and a stakeholder taskforce to develop and open a new K-12 online school in 2021-2022.  
 
Contract Terms: Two Hundred Thirteen Day (213)
                            Administrative Benefits
                            Administrative Manual - PASE
                            Administrative Salary Schedule
                            Salary Range:  $98,000 - $113,600
 
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 school/district leadership experience

 Preferred Qualifications:
  • Valid Colorado Teaching License
  • Previous Principal or Assistant Principal experience
  • Experience and advanced knowledge of school leadership within an online school model
  • Ability to plan and work with a broad array of stake holders
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with K-12 CORE academic content standards, assessment, and professional development
  • Experience working with a diverse population 
  • Completion of advanced coursework or specific experience in one or more of the following areas: Educational Technology, Math, Literacy, Diverse Learner, or Exceptional Student Services
  • Knowledge of and experience with the observation feedback cycle or demonstrated experience as an instructional coach
  • Knowledge of online curriculum platforms

Job Expectations:
  • Work with assigned Executive Director, planning task force and district senior leadership to develop annual budget, identify online curriculum and platform, develop and hire classified and certified staff, select and purchase student and adult technology devices as needed, and develop the program of study for a new online K-12 school
  • Develop a communication and marketing plan for new school 
  • Develop a flexible and innovative student engagement strategy to ensure consistent student enrollment and successful completion of coursework leading to mastery of grade level standards, graduation and preparation for post secondary options
  • Develop and implement an instructional framework that aligns curriculum with state standards, effective instructional practices, student learning needs and assessments
  • Support student engagement within an online learning environment and generate high expectations for learning growth by all students
  • Coordinate intensive individual student academic plans within an online personalized learning environment
  • Participate in and co-facilitate online school planning task force of students, staff, families, and other stakeholders to realize new school initiative and serve as a liaison between teachers, parents, and the community once school opens
  • Conduct evaluations of certified and classified staff and utilize the teacher evaluation process to improve instruction that will increase student achievement
  • Supervise specific level leaders as enrollment dictates
  • Use multiple data sources to make sound instructional decisions; train and support the staff in the use of data, online curriculum
  • Recruit, select and hire school staff including teachers and school-based support staff
  • Provide teacher with feedback coaching to identify innovative engagement progress monitoring, and tutoring models and ensure teachers and staff develop strong relationships and academic support systems to ensure student mastery of standards to increase the quality of instruction 
  • Monitor and provide support for the Exceptional Student Services process and ensure effective implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Support
  • Plan, lead and monitor the implementation of professional development that is clearly linked to the system-wide strategic objectives, the Unified School Improvement Plan, and innovative online learning environment
  • 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 School District No. 60 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 for success:


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

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

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

Showing Confidence to Lead
  1. 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 forwarded to the hiring administrator for review.  The following will need to be uploaded with the application:  current cover letter for the posted position closely aligned to job qualifications and expectations; 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 all within two years). 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 School District 60 prior to your processing date. 

Questions concerning this posting should be addressed to Ms. MaryBeth Garrett, Human Resources Manager at (719) 423-3043.

Pueblo School District No. 60 does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, disability, need for special education services, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth status, or other status protected by law in admission, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Eric DeCesaro, EEO/Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504 Compliance Officer for complaints involving employees, and Aaron Bravo, Title IX Compliance Officer for complaints involving students. Both individuals can be located at 315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003, (719) 549-7100. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R).


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  • Position Type: Full-time
  • Job Categories: Administrator > Principal/Dean/Head of School
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