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Principal Job Description

Position Title: Principal

Department: Executive Team

Reports To: Executive Director

Salary Range: $58,000 to $105,000 annually

Position Type: Exempt

Schedule: Extended School Year (3 days after teachers leave and 7 days before teachers return)

BENEFIT INFORMATION

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • PSAS pays 70% of your medical benefits, including your family benefits
  • Twice your annual salary life insurance
  • Long-term Disability coverage
  • 10 sick and two personal days per year
  • Inclusion in the PERA Retirement Program
Summary: The K-12 Principal will focus almost exclusively on the education and long-term success of PSAS’s students in the Classical education model, emphasizing student thinking and communication skills through the Trivium, which will require the Principal to work with teachers and students daily and to be intimately involved in their success. The Principal will work closely with and report directly to the Executive Director. The Principal will be responsible for all areas, including instruction, curriculum, special education, pupil services, and implementation of educational technology, attendance, and school safety.

This person will be required to oversee all extra-curricular activities, including off-premise events. The Principal is required to meet regularly with grade-level/content teams for guidance and goal-setting. This position is responsible for monitoring and enforcing building safety and security; assisting in planning and implementing student programs; and assisting in creating and implementing the school improvement plan.

School Culture:

The Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences (PSAS) has the mission to provide a robust education grounded in the Paideia Principles. Paideia is an instructional framework that embeds social-emotional learning and critical thinking across all subjects. As PSAS, we strive to provide a well-rounded education that exceeds the Colorado State Standards.

Our core beliefs center on fulfilling our mission and supporting teachers, students, and support staff. At PSAS, we value open communication, inclusiveness, honesty, respect, ethical and moral behavior, and a commitment to the belief that all students deserve an excellent free public education.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required Minimums:

  • Degree in education, and/or educational administration.
  • Minimum of 7 years as a full-time classroom teacher.
  • Three years of experience as a lead teacher and/or supervisory position.
  • Proven record in launching new ventures or major initiatives.
PREFERRED:
  • Master’s in Educational Administration from an accredited college or university.
  • Valid Colorado principal license or eligible for the same at the time duties are assumed.
  • Experience with increasing student achievement and engagement in learning.
  • Three or more years as an assistant principal or in another administrative capacity in a K-12 setting.
  • Experience in a Classical Academy Model school or willingness to be trained prior to the 26-27 school year.
  • Demonstrated ability in excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills with strong decision-making, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Experience in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
  • Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring attendance policies and procedures.
  • Experience in assisting with program planning and implementation for recipient groups (e.g., gifted and talented, ELL, non-categorical, special education, at-risk, etc.).
  • Experience in the development and implementation of the school improvement plan, including staff development.
  • Experience assisting in implementing and gathering student data.
  • Experience working in a charter school.
  • Experience and knowledge of evaluating instructors and other school staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Skills and Responsibilities

  • Operate with a high level of integrity and honesty.
  • Provide administrative, educational, and professional leadership and direction.
  • Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of management, supervisory, professional, and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
  • Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
  • Identify and respond to the issues, concerns, and needs of the school community, the board, and the director.
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