Elementary Principal

Overview

Elementary Principal  School Year

Salary: Step 1 salary is $94,511 (based upon experience)

Moffat County School District is seeking an experienced Elementary Principal for Sandrock Elementary school in Moffat County. Sandrock Elementary is one of four elementary schools in the district, houses an average of 280 students with an average of 42 staff members in the building.

As the Principal and instructional leader, this person will work in a supportive and collaborative approach with teachers and support staff to increase student achievement in a safe, collaborative, and effective educational environment while following the Strategic Plan and guidelines set by the Moffat County School District Board of Education. Along with student achievement the principal will support and lead professional staff development, develop and sustain a positive school culture, and foster positive and productive relations with parents and the community.

• Supervision and evaluation of certified and classified staff.
• Interviewing, hiring, and training of staff.
• Development and implementation of curriculum that supports students of all levels academically and socially.
• Promotion of positive student behavior programs and effective implementation of student disciplinary actions.
• Effective budget creation and management.
• Strategic leadership to improve student achievement and maintain a positive school culture.
• Leading professional staff development and coordinating professional growth.

Currently hold a valid Colorado Principal License or be eligible to obtain a valid Colorado Principal License prior to beginning of employment contract.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and the personal growth of every student. This person will have proven success and understanding in the following areas:

Qualifications Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and students; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff and the general public.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability…