Denver Public Schools

PRINCIPAL, RESPONSIVE ARTS & STEAM ACADEMY (RASA) ECE-8

Denver Public Schools • $80K — $100K *
Denver, CO 80219In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in education or relevant subject area required.
  • Master's degree in Elementary/Secondary Education, Administration, Curriculum, Instruction, or Guidance preferred.
  • Valid Colorado Department of Education Principal License required.
  • Minimum of five years of experience as an educator.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with a focus on diplomacy.
  • Commitment to racial and educational equity, actively working to dismantle systems of oppression.
  • Permanent Colorado residency required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a diverse team of administrative and instructional staff.
  • Develop and implement plans to enhance instructional quality and student achievement.
  • Research community educational needs and communicate them effectively to staff and administration.
  • Supervise staff to ensure professional growth and attainment of educational goals.
  • Manage the school budget, aligning it with educational objectives and needs.
  • Oversee special projects and perform related duties as needed.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities for staff growth.
  • Supportive community focused on educational equity.
  • Access to resources for effective curriculum implementation.
Full Job Description
Job Description

** Applications will be received until October 21st. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

What You'll Do:

  • Lead a staff of administrative, certificated and classified personnel assigned to the school.
  • Develop plans that improve the quality and adequacy of instruction, and foster student achievement, growth and development.
  • Research and demonstrate an understanding of, and communicate the education-based aims and needs of the community to school staff and central administration.
  • Supervise certificated and classified staff and ensures for: professional growth and development, attainment of district and building instructional goals, implementation of curriculum, and effective use of all staff-based and facility based resources.
  • Plan, prepare and administer the school budget, including the translation of educational needs, goals and objectives into budgetary terms.
  • Perform other related duties, including special projects, as required or requested.


What You'll Need:

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in education or in the subject areas for which you are applying.
  • Hold a Master's Degree in Elementary/Secondary Education, Administration, Curriculum, Instruction or Guidance, preferred.
  • Hold a valid Colorado Department of Education Principal License (Must be current and active while in the position). Click here for more information.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience as an educator. Demonstrated effective and diplomatic oral and written communication skills.
  • Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
  • Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
  • Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.


About Denver Public Schools

Denver Public Schools (DPS) is a public school district in Denver, Colorado. The district was founded in 1859 and serves more than 90,000 students in 207 schools. DPS is the largest school district in Colorado and the 14th largest in the United States. The district's mission is to provide every student with a high-quality education and prepare them for college, career, and life. DPS offers a variety of programs and services, including early childhood education, special education, and gifted and talented education.
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Size
15,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
1902
* Ladders Estimates

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