Principal; Keller ES; Colorado Springs School District

Principal (Keller ES) - Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 (co) Keller Elementary School - Colorado Springs, Colorado Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Colorado Springs School District 11

Job : 5903615
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Profile

Position: Principal

School: Keller Elementary

Reports To: Area Superintendent

FTE: 1.0

Days/Year: 210

Salary

Schedule:

Executive Professional Salary Schedule (Group

B)

Paygrade: E81A

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

Leaders at Colorado Springs School District 11 are collaborative, student-centered professionals who inspire excellence through vision, accountability, and care. They embody the district’s core values of integrity, equity, innovation, and service.

All leaders are expected to:

• Cultivate safe, inclusive, and equitable environments where all students and staff feel valued.
• Lead the design and delivery of rigorous, standards-aligned instructional programs.
• Use data to guide continuous improvement and close opportunity gaps.
• Manage personnel, budgets, and operations with efficiency, transparency, and integrity.
• Build partnerships with families and community organizations that strengthen student learning.
• Model lifelong learning and professional reflection to drive organizational growth.

Provide Instructional Leadership

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the school’s instructional programs.
• Promote evidence-based teaching practices and data-driven decision-making to support student achievement.
• Monitor student performance and guide staff in strategies to improve academic outcomes for all learners.

Foster School Culture and Climate

• Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and positive school environment that values equity, belonging, and innovation.
• Model and promote professional behavior, respect, and high expectations for students and staff.
• Implement programs and initiatives that support social-emotional learning, student engagement, and overall well-being.

Supervise and Evaluate Staff

• Hire, mentor, and evaluate teachers and support staff to ensure high-quality instruction and professional growth.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities to build staff capacity.
• Encourage collaborative problem-solving and shared leadership among staff.

Engage Families and Community

• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, caregivers, and community partners.
• Communicate effectively about school programs, policies, and student progress.
• Promote family and community involvement in school initiatives and decision-making.

Manage School Operations

• Oversee daily school operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, facilities management, and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate safety protocols and emergency preparedness to maintain a secure learning environment.

Implement District Strategic Initiatives

• Collaborate with district leadership to execute the district’s Strategic Plan and school improvement goals.
• Utilize data and research to inform strategic planning, goal setting, and resource allocation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance instructional quality and student outcomes.

Promote Professional Growth and Ethical Leadership

• Model ethical, reflective, and culturally responsive leadership practices.
• Support a culture of continuous professional learning for staff and personal professional growth.
• Serve as an ambassador of the D11 mission, values, and commitment to excellence.

Knowledge of:

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