Lincoln School of Science and Technology Principal

Lincoln School of Science & Technology 420 Myrtle Avenue Canon City, CO 81212

• Full Time
• $82,492 - $98,990 per year
• Lincoln School of Science & Technology

VACANCY NOTICE

The Cañon City School District is future-focused, providing innovative educational opportunities to successfully prepare all students to meet any challenge they may face.

We meet the social‑emotional needs of all students, putting Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs before Bloom’s Taxonomy.

We believe learning growth matters most, requires risk‑taking, and the work we do in our schools has the greatest impact on this.

We’re future-focused, believing the development of certain traits and skills will best prepare our students for ever‑changing careers.

We emphasize what is good for kids over the needs and comfort of adults.

Embracing a growth mindset, we empower all students to reach their social‑emotional and academic potential.

Lincoln School of Science & Technology is invested in the development of lifelong learners with the traits and skills necessary for success in a changing world. We foster social‑emotional and academic growth by Leading each other to Seek solutions in a TEAM‑focused environment with Tenacity, civility, and integrity.

Lincoln School of Science & Technology is a K–5 school with a long history on Myrtle Avenue in Cañon City. Originally known as Lincoln Elementary School, the school community made a decision to focus on science and technology in 2012. The vision and mission statements are grounded in providing students with an education that is STEAM‑focused and empowering them to embrace the traits and skills necessary for success in a changing world.

Student social‑emotional and academic growth are top priorities.

Lincoln is a small two‑track school where staff members pride themselves on building and maintaining positive relationships with students and their families. The Discovery culture program has been in place for over two decades. Discovery clearly defines cultural expectations that both staff and students follow. Working together to work through conflicts, solving problems in a proactive way, and communicating with one another are at the core of the Discovery approach.

A team of staff members, including the principal, is responsible for supporting staff and students with a restorative approach to addressing discipline.

While the Lincoln staff focuses heavily on literacy instruction in grades K–2, the school utilizes best practices for literacy, writing, and math at all grade levels. Science and social studies are also part of the core curriculum. Homeroom grade‑level teachers deliver engaging instruction aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards. Students also benefit from a robust offering of Life Skills classes. The physical education program keeps students moving with fun and engaging activities.

Music education is provided to all students, while band is an option for 5th graders. STEM class focuses on the design process in grades K–2 and engineering, robotics, and programming in grades 3–5. Finally, Science Studio provides students with a blended art and science experience that often involves the use of the school’s greenhouse.

The staff makes every effort to support students’ social‑emotional needs through observation and collaboration with the full‑time school counselor. The counselor delivers weekly classroom instruction to all students in positive social skills, as well as small‑group and one‑on‑one instruction to meet specific needs. Lincoln houses the school district’s K–5 Significant Support Needs Special Education program. The special education staff is well known in the community for supporting the school’s special needs population.

The school values including students with special needs in general education classes as much as is appropriate for their individualized needs. Lincoln students are known for being tolerant and accepting of their peers who are both similar to…