Principal, High School

Salary Range

FULL SALARY RANGE: Level 22 (minimum: $118,744 - mid-point: $146,597 - maximum: $174,451). The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.

• FTE: 1.0
• Months per year: 11
• Job Code: 3080
• Position: Replacement
• Location: THORNTON, CO

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom.

Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

Demonstrate effective instruction leadership skills that provide focus on student achievement. Guide the development of a caring collaborative community that includes all stakeholders in the school. Provide purpose and vision for the school. Manage the human resources to ensure an orderly work and learning environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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. Duties and assignments may vary based on building assignment.

• Articulate belief system through voice and actions, leading the school in a clear focus, communicating your vision for the school, and being the change agent when necessary.
• Articulate Effective Instructional practices by providing intellectual stimulation, being actively involved in, and having knowledge of current research in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Assess quality of classroom instruction by monitoring, being visible, conducting Walk Throughs regularly, communicating, and providing a clear behavior structure and atmosphere.
• Implement an Accountability system through the district accreditation process, aligning instruction with state and district standards, using the district evaluation system, providing expectations for an orderly atmosphere, holding data discussions with staff and teachers multiple times a year, and adapting to the needs of the current situation by seeking input.
• Establish and foster an engaging 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.
• Organize school operations around improvement of instruction by maintaining a safe and orderly environment, upholding state laws,