Assistant Principal - Elementary

Administrative Vacancy

Date: February 27, 2026
Position: Assistant Principal – Elementary
Starting Date: July 20, 2026
Salary: $96,585 – $143,500 (2025‑2026 salary schedule – Assistant Principal – Elementary)

Placement is dependent upon education and experience. 206‑day contract.

Assistant Principal positions are anticipated for the  school year at Eagleside Elementary School and Patriot Elementary School.

The Assistant Principal participates as a part of the administrative team, which shares responsibilities, leadership, mission and goal implementation for the school. Generally, the Assistant Principal will oversee Special Education in the school.

• Minimum five years teaching experience
• Possess an MA degree or higher
• A valid Colorado Principal license or be eligible for the same at the time of employment required
• One year or more of experience as an educational administrator to include supervision and evaluation of staff – preferred
• Knowledge of Special Education – preferred

"To develop generations of world class learners capable of being successful members of society; by providing a positive, empowering, and safe environment where academic excellence is the desired result for all students."

Fountain‑Fort Carson School District Eight spans an area of approximately 150 square miles. The city of Fountain, Fort Carson Military Installation, Rock Creek Township, and several surrounding rural areas all fall within the District parameters. Fountain‑Fort Carson School District Eight has experienced consistent growth.

Fountain‑Fort Carson School District Eight includes eight elementary schools and two dedicated preschools. Four of the elementary schools and a preschool are located in the city of Fountain (Aragon, Jordahl, Mesa, Eagleside Elementary schools, and Conrad Early Learning Center) while the other four elementary schools (Abrams, Patriot, Mountainside, and Weikel Elementary and Weikel Preschool) are located on Fort Carson. The district has two middle schools.

Fountain Middle School is located in the city of Fountain and Carson Middle School is located on Fort Carson. The district’s two high schools, Fountain‑Fort Carson High School and Welte Big Picture High School, are both located in the city of Fountain.

Fountain‑Fort Carson School District Eight boasts award‑winning and nationally recognized schools. District Eight is recognized by Colorado Government officials and the State Board of Education as a leader in student achievement. The District is a model for lowering the achievement gap for minority students and low socio‑economic children.

District site: www.ffc
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Eagleside: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..ffc
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Patriot: .ffc
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March 10, 2026 (at 11:00 a.m.)

A completed packet must include:

• a certified employment application online 8.org
• a letter of application
• a current resume
• two current letters of recommendation; one from colleague and one from a supervisor in present district
• complete transcripts
• Interview Stream Digital Interview

Attention: Joel

D. Hamilton
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
10665 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817

• 02/27/26 Vacancy posted
• 03/10/26 Application process closes
• 03/12/26 Paper screen
• 03/16/26 Central Office Interview
  03/18/26 School Level Interviews
• TBD Performance Interviews
• TBD Superintendent Interview
• 04/22/26 Board of Education approval
• 07/20/26 Date of employment