Assistant Principal, Dr. Justina Ford Elementary

Overview

Position Type:
Principals/Asst. Principals/ Assistant Principal

Date Posted: 2/4/2026

Location:

Dr. Justina Ford

Date Available:

07/20/2026

Closing Date: 02/25/2026

Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you.

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities.

With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career-long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

Dr. Justina Ford Elementary:

Dr. Justina Ford Elementary is seeking an assistant principal with demonstrated effective instructional leadership skills that positively impact and support student achievement and enhance teacher capacity. The assistant principal is expected to develop, foster and guide a safe, caring and collaborative school community that includes all stakeholders. Ford is a dynamic elementary school that services over 600 students yearly. We are looking for a strong candidate that has excellent knowledge of K-5 grade level standards in both math and literacy, and who has a strong working knowledge of all of the following systems: MTSS, PBIS, Restorative Practices, and mastery-based grading.

Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly preferred, though not required.

• Current knowledge of best instructional practices
• Ability to implement and support Professional Learning Communities
• Ability to lead data-driven school improvement processes
• Ability to implement strategies for change and improvement that result in increased student achievement
• Knowledge of student assessment and data analysis for instruction and continuous improvement
• Planning, organization, management, supervision and evaluation skills
• Ability to create and foster a positive and inclusive school culture and climate with an equity focus
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse groups in the school and community
• Knowledge and skills in fostering equity and innovation for all students and the total school program
• Strategic planning, problem-solving and project management skills
• Small and large group facilitation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education and Certification
:

• 1. Masters degree required.
• 2. Hold or be qualified to hold a Colorado principal or administrative license.
• 3. Minimum of five years experience in teaching and/or school administration.
• 4. Dean or Assistant Principal experience preferred but not required.

Starting Salary Range: minimum $85,655 - midpoint $104,185

Work Year: 214 contract days

Benefit Information
:

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: