Principal or Vice Principal Principal: Fairview High School
Job Description
PRINCIPAL
Fairview High School
Boulder Valley School District is committed to creating challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social-emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown, and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.
Established in 1960, Fairview High School, home of the Knights, is located in beautiful south Boulder, Colorado. Recognized nationally for its excellence, we offer students a variety of rich academic pathways. With a variety of clubs, sports, technology, and arts programs, Fairview fosters a sense of community, supports diversity, and encourages all students to find their place and thrive. Website: Fairview High School
SUMMARY:
A BVSD Principal must have a strong background in collaborative leadership, cultural proficiency and data-driven school improvement. The principal must also have demonstrated skill in an extensive range of leadership and management and must possess the exceptional leadership skills and vision required to lead this school.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide collaborative leadership in the following areas:
-Continuous school improvement aligned with the District Strategic Plan and State Accreditation
-Purposeful and inclusive curriculum and instructional strategies that are school-wide and focused
-Ongoing assessment of school progress and student achievement
-Job-embedded and discipline-based professional development
-Commitment to shared decision making in a spirit of collaboration
-School climate development that fosters a just and equitable environment
-Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff members
-Provide a safe and secure educational environment
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
-Currently hold a Colorado Principal License or have licensure application in process (must upload license or in process documentation to application)
-Completed and submitted BVSD online application
-Minimum of three years experience as a school administrator
Preferred:
-Experience in teaching, supervision, and educational leadership
-Principal experience or its equivalent
-Experience with data-driven school improvement processes that result in high academic achievement for all and elimination of achievement gaps
-Knowledge of student assessment and data analysis for continuous improvement
-Current knowledge of effective instructional practices
-Strong planning, organization, motivation, management, supervision and evaluation skills
-Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external audiences
-Experience with the MTSS process and the Standards-Based Teaching/Learning Cycle
-Knowledge of school-based budget/planning
-Demonstrated skills in facilitation, problem-solving, and conflict management
-Understanding of English Language Learners and appropriate programming
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check.
SALARY: Range 17: $114,265 – $172,111 (2021-2022 salary schedule – based on experience); excellent benefit package. Website: BVSD Benefits.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Beginning of 2022-2023 school year (July 25, 2022)
