Principal Elementary School-Bethke Elementary School

Overview

The principal is responsible for the safety and well-being of students, for assuring excellence in academic and co-curricular programs, for curriculum development and supervision, for faculty evaluation and professional development, for planning and administering the school budget, and for cultivating positive and mutually beneficial relationships with the school community, students, parents, faculty, staff, and the district.

Principal position for the  school year at Bethke Elementary School.

Pay Range: $111,735-$154,193 based on qualifications and experience

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days:

Duration of position: 218

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.

The principal is responsible for the safety and well-being of students, for assuring excellence in academic and co-curricular programs, for curriculum development and supervision, for faculty evaluation and professional development, for planning and administering the school budget, and for cultivating positive and mutually beneficial relationships with the school community, students, parents, faculty, staff, and the district.

• Direct building-level curriculum and instruction for the purpose of increasing student achievement. Knowledgeable of current research in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Supervise, assess and monitor student performance using objective and verifiable information, including standardized, criterion-referenced district and teacher developed assessments.
• Evaluate and supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum.
• Establish and foster an adult learning environment by maximizing collaboration and adult learning to improve instruction, providing teachers with materials, inspiring new and challenging innovations, and valuing a sense of community.
• Advocate for the students, staff, and district for the purpose of encouraging and promoting community involvement and outreach.
• Develop and manage budgets based on documented program needs, student enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs: keep programs within budget limits; maintain fiscal control; accurately report fiscal information.
• Manage use of school facilities; supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
• Facilitate communication (oral and written) between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Represent the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Master's degree with successful completion of principal licensure program
• Minimum of five years of experience in teaching/administration, including a minimum of three years of teaching
• Valid Colorado Principal License
• Valid Colorado driver's license
• Please note:
  
  This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on 2/12/2026. Connecting Colorado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: