Principal or Vice Principal Principal – Roaring Fork High School
Job Description
Principal – Roaring Fork High School
Carbondale, Colorado
The Roaring Fork School District is seeking applications for an experienced, self-directed, innovative leader to to serve as the Principal for Roaring Fork High School (RFHS). RFHS, located in Carbondale Colorado serves a diverse student population of 350 students. The Principal will lead and support a dynamic team to improve academic achievement, growth and character education.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate significant skill and experience in:
Implementing the vision, mission, values, expectations and goals of RFHS
Creating trust and working collaboratively in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
Developing and applying strategic plans, and employing data-driven analyses and decision-making
Identifying and promoting effective instructional practices
Applying top-notch interpersonal skills, including public speaking, bilingual preferred
Recruiting, hiring, coaching, and evaluating a wide range of personnel
Leading a diverse school in the successful attainment of ambitious student achievement goals
Understanding and successfully closing student achievement gaps
Creating an atmosphere that reflects student ownership of academic and character development
Participating as a team member while also leading
Understanding and leading the student success process (RtI, MTSS)
Candidates should have experience as an educator in a secondary setting as well as leadership experience. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate license through CDE for the position of High School Principal.
Start Date: July 1, 2017
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education
Please apply by February 20, 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.
