Principal or Vice Principal Principal – Sopris Elementary School
Job Description
The Roaring Fork School District is seeking applications for an experienced,self motivated, innovative leader to serve as the Principal for Sopris Elementary School (SES). SES serves a diverse student population of PreK- 5th grade students. The next leader of SES will need to steer the school through a significant change process due to the construction of a new school in Glenwood Springs which may significantly reduce enrollment at SES, and to the school’s recent dip into Improvement status on the state performance framework. This new Principal will work with the community, staff and the District to improve academic achievement and growth and build a culture of trust and collaboration with all stakeholders.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate significant skill and experience in:
Creating trust and working collaboratively in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
Identifying and promoting effective instructional practices
Understanding and successfully closing student achievement gaps
Applying top-notch interpersonal skills, including public speaking
Managing and organizing complex, multi-phase processes and projects
Recruiting, hiring and evaluating a wide range of school personnel
Leading a diverse school in the successful attainment of ambitious student achievement goals
Developing and applying strategic plans, and employing data-driven analyses and decision-making
Creating an atmosphere that reflects student ownership of academic and character development
Participating as a team member while also leading
Understanding and supporting the student success process (RtI, MTSS)
Please apply by January 27, 2017
RFSD is located in the Roaring Fork Valley on the western slope of Colorado amidst the majestic Elk Mountain Range, the waters of the Roaring Fork, Crystal and Colorado rivers, and the commanding presence of Mount Sopris. We are 13 schools with over 5,500 students in the communities of Glenwood Springs, Basalt and Carbondale.
