Principal or Vice Principal 2025-26 Elementary School Principal
Job Description
Join the Atlas Team!
Atlas is a tuition-free K-12 charter school that has been committed to providing educational excellence, character development, and meaningful community engagement to our students and families for over 15 years. We are proud to serve our Atlas community of over 92% socioeconomically disadvantaged families and go beyond traditional academics by providing comprehensive family support services that are collectively known as the Atlas Family Scholarship. We know our impactful work would not be possible without our staff and proudly offer a competitive total rewards package, meaningful professional development opportunities, and a culture that ensures our staff feel authentically valued and appreciated for their hard work on a daily basis.
Our Mission
Atlas prepares and empowers all students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement.
Our Core Values
Connection | Accountability | Perseverance | Growth Mindset
If Atlas aligns with what inspires you each day, we invite you to apply for this meaningful opportunity to serve our southeast Colorado Springs community!
What You’ll Do
- Directly manage and support the Elementary School’s Assistant Principal, Literacy Coach, General Education Teachers, CLDE Teachers, Interventionists, Special Service Providers
- Implement meaningful and effective performance management cycles with all direct reports
- Foster an environment that is safe, joyful, and conducive to high levels of student learning and achievement on internal and external assessment
- Develop, implement, manage, and evaluate clear and effective procedures for the operation and functioning of the Elementary School including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, advisory and discipline systems by:
- Learning the school’s current practices, areas of strength, and identify opportunities for growth within the first year
- Collaborating with the CEO, Chief of Schools, the Central Leadership Team, and student support teams to foster K-12 alignment that leads to a high quality and enriching student experience
- Effectively managing student disciplinary issues and working collaboratively with teachers, the wellness team, the student supports team, students, and their families
- Actively participating in the MTSS process and ensuring that all students receive the supports and services as required by law
- Create the conditions in which all teachers and support staff can thrive by:
- Providing teachers with relevant and strong coaching that moves the needle on scholar achievement
- Supporting the evaluation of lesson plans, observing classes, and leading appropriate professional development on a regular basis
- Supporting and training teachers and support staff in the analysis and use of data to drive instruction
- Monitoring performance toward annual goals and provide support and interventions as needed
- Develop meaningful relationships and partnerships with families and caregivers that result in high levels of family satisfaction
- Embody the characteristics that the school wishes the students to uphold; especially connection, accountability, perseverance, and a growth mindset
- Partner with Human Resources to attract, hire, and retain top candidates
- Perform the regular duties of an administrator which includes:
- Modeling continuous learning and humility by pursuing professional development and growth opportunities
- Providing regular oversight and supervision of after-school activities and other school functions
- Participating in monthly meetings with the Atlas Board of Directors and attending weekly meetings with the Central Leadership Team
Compensation & Schedule
- Salaried/Exempt
- Signing Bonus: $10,000, with a 3-year commitment
- Annual Salary Range: $92,700 – $110,510 (DOE)
- Full Time; Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Benefits
- Approximately 6 weeks of paid school breaks
- 80 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
- Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
- 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit
- 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of employee discounts
Annual Calendar and Start Date
- 230 work days per academic year
- Start Date: July 2025
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree in education, leadership, management, or another position-related field
- Must be able to successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7 and Atlas policies
- Must have at least two years as an Assistant Principal or Principal serving predominantly historically marginalized students
- Must have at least three years of elementary teaching experience achieving strong outcomes for historically marginalized students
- Must possess and demonstrate functional knowledge of effective K-4 curriculum implementation and instructional practices
- Proven ability to effectively lead and build relationships with staff, students, families, and community stakeholders
- Must consistently demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills to problem solve, inspire, and engage others
- Must posses strong and effective decision-making skills, with a track record of maintaining exceptional school culture and academic outcomes
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual; Spanish & English
- Skilled in analyzing data to inform instructional practices and drive student achievement
- Proven track record of eliminating disparities in both academic and service opportunities for students
- Successful experience coaching and leading teachers through planned professional development and constructive feedback settings
Essential Job Functions
- Ability to be on-site daily during normal operating hours and the ability to fulfill occasional evening and weekends as necessary
- Ability to travel to required trainings, conferences, and school visits as necessary
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, standing, and walking on a daily basis
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas
Position Closes: January 20, 2025
