Principal, McAuliffe K-8 STEM Academy (2026-2027 School Year)

Greeley • Greeley, CO

11d • $109,297 - $160,569

About The Position

This dynamic, energetic principal demonstrates effective and creative leadership skills aimed at developing a caring, collaborative community and guiding a total educational program for the elementary school that will result in increased student engagement and achievement. The principal inspires, creates a vision and directs the educational program, all personnel administration, community relations, to promote a positive workplace and environment for students and staff. Principal is responsible for developing extra-curricular activities including sports programs. The principal must be able to motivate educators to develop their capacity in STEM education and inspire students to be the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

Requirements

• Master's Degree, in Educational Leadership or related field
• Valid Colorado Principal Licensure
• Three year's successful teaching
• At least three years of successful elementary school administration and supervision
• Demonstrates skills and abilities in working with teachers in developing effective teaching strategies in a co-teaching/team environment.
• Ability to successfully communicate with, lead and problem-solve with diverse groups of people.
• Use a problem-solving approach to develop a unified improvement plan.
• Knowledge of adolescent growth and development and implications for instructional decisions influencing the teaching/learning cycle.
• Knowledge of Colorado and district content standards.
• Visual, auditory and ambulatory ability.
• Hand and finger dexterity.
• Physical and mental abilities sufficient to perform the essential functions and duties of the position as outlined.
• Regular attendance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of elementary or middle school teaching experience
• CPI training (may be obtained upon hire)
• Spanish speaker

Responsibilities

• Skilled at Leading Student Achievement Initiatives Supervises the school's educational program of highly engaged staff in student achievement.
• Generates high standards to ensure quality learning experiences that result in success for all students.
• Collaborates with the families and staff to build a school community that is committed to and focused on a system of learning.
• Assists in the development, revisions, and evaluation of the district-approved curriculum based on state and district standards.
• Focuses on achievement data in a problem-solving process that includes all staff as outlined in Innovation2030.
• Monitors the effective use of instructional time on-task.
• Demonstrates an ability to ensure student academic growth and increased student achievement.
• Skilled at Strengthening Partnerships and Communication with Community and Stakeholders Recognizes, appreciates, and supports ethnic, cultural, gender, economic, and human diversity throughout the school community, while striving to provide fair and equitable treatment and consideration for all.
• Acts as a liaison by developing positive relations between school, parents, and community.
• Provides opportunities for parents to interact with staff.
• Markets the district's strategic plan.
• Establishes and maintains active community involvement by encouraging participation in school life.
• Skilled at Problem-Solving and Shared-Decision Making Provides leadership and direction for focused and collaborative staff development.
• Demonstrates skills and abilities in working with teachers in developing effective teaching strategies in a team environment.
• Demonstrates skills in facilitating and developing a unified improvement plan with staff input.
• Willing to lead through consensus/shared decision-making model.
• Skilled at Managing School Functions Implements lawful and ethical personnel procedures and evaluations.
• Responsible for the recruiting, screening, hiring and training of highly qualified building staff.
• Plans and supervises fire drills and an emergency preparedness program.
• Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to due process to students.
• Responsible for the school's extracurricular program.
• Organizes and manages human and financial resources to create a safe and effective working and learning environment and maximizes the impact to culture and achievement at the school.
• Develops and supervises the school budget to maximize the use of available resources.
• Supervises and maintains accurate internal fund accounting related to all school activities and allied organizations.
• Skilled at Professional Development and Staff Evaluation Supervises or delegates the assigning and evaluation of the school's professional staff.
• Embraces a growth mindset and motivates staff to work continually on student engagement and on their professional practice.
• May need to recommend the removal of a teacher whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established evaluation procedures.
• Encourages a culture of continuous learning and supports the personal and professional development of self and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees.
• The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).
• Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal