Principal Position Pool (Elementary) 2627 School Year Colorado Springs School District 11

This posting is a principal pool posting and is for any current and anticipated principal vacancies inelementary schools. You only need to apply ONCEto be considered part of the pool of candidates. This posting will remain open through the months of January-May and qualified candidates will be invited for interviews as schools become open.

Current Open Vacancies:Currently we have vacancies at Keller Elementary School and Rogers Elementary School.

The following will occur after your application is received.

1. Candidate Communication: After submission of your application and if you meet the minimum qualifications you will receive communication from our Talent Management Team. Contained in this communication will be instructions on how to submit a 3-5 minute video with chosen topics.

1. Application Review:Your application resume and video submission will be reviewed by our Area Superintendent and Talent Management Teams. You only need to apply ONCE to be in our principal pool. If you are interested in more than one level (Elementary and/or Secondary) please apply ONCE to each level.

1. District Round Interviews:If you are a qualified applicant you will receive information on our upcoming (in person) District Round interview process. If you are not selected as a qualified applicant we will be in contact with you regarding other potential positions you may be interested in. District Round Interviews will be rolling throughout the months of January-May.

1. School Round Interviews:Should you be moved forward as a qualified candidate in the District Round we will invite you to interview for specific School Rounds. School Rounds will be rolling throughout the months of January-May 2026.

Thank you for applying and we look forward to receiving your application!

Position Profile

Position: Principal (Elementary)26/27 School Year

School/Department:D11/Elementary Schools

Reports To: Area Superintendent

FTE:1.0

Days/Year:210

Salary Grade:E81A

Salary Schedule:

2025-2026 Executive Professional Salary Schedule School Based Positions (Group B)

FLSA Status:Exempt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
Elementary schoolprincipals in Colorado Springs School District 11 serve as the instructional leader and are responsible for the oversight and daily operations of the school. D11 principals follow federal state and district policy processes and procedures to facilitate programs and to ensure students are academically prepared for a world yet imagined.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Serve as an instructional leader by coordinating the development of and monitoring the implementation of the school improvement plan in accordance with the district mission.
Hire supervise and evaluate all staff.
Develop and monitor all members of the staff to build their capacity to meet the learning needs of the students by monitoring achievement toward meeting Unified Improvement Plan goals.
Develop and implement as an instructional leader an embedded collaborative professional learning model which focuses on improving instructional practice and results in increased student achievement.
Use data to analyze and plan for differentiated support for staff and students.
Monitor implement and support Board policies; state and federal statutes and regulations to include attending special education staffing IEP meetings etc.
Develop and implement a school-wide plan to ensure the safety of students and staff in accordance with established district policies and procedures.
Perform a wide range of managerial responsibilities including but not limited to: staffing scheduling budget technology and facilities.
Coordinate and facilitate processes and meetings by being instrumental in bringing people and resources together and actively engage in district meetings.
Communicate and collaborate with families and community members respond to diverse community interest community needs and to mobilize community resources.
Have knowledge Monitor and supervise extracurricular activities.
Have knowledge about graduation requirements college readiness scholarship opportunities and career preparedness as well as have knowledge of developmental needs and effective pedagogy for early adolescents and interdisciplinary approaches.
Implement and monitor teams for various purposes.

OTHER DUTIES
Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Advanced oral and written communication public relations instruction curriculum conflict resolution multitasking problem solving facilitation management decision-making computer and organizational skills.
Ability to work with students with various backgrounds and abilities.
Skill in working with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
Ability to be flexible and patient and make change. Knowledge of instruction and curriculum.
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computer word processing software and basic office equipment.
English language skills required.
Oral and written fluency in second language may be preferred or required based on building assignment.
Knowledge of programs and/or instructional pedagogies specific to individual schools.

QUALIFICATIONS
Colorado Initial or Professional School Principal Licenserequired
Masters degree in education or education-related field
Classroom teaching and/or contractual administrative experience preferred (at the level of the posted position).

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
The principal is responsible to the Superintendent and his or her staff which includes the Superintendents Executive Cabinet and the Executive Director of K-12 Schools. The principal directs the work of all employees assigned to the school. The principal interacts with and focuses on students and customers.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in a typical office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs bend reach hold grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.

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Required Experience:

Staff IC