Interim K-8 Principal

Prospect Ridge Academy

Duties and Responsibilities 

Academic Leadership

• Serves as an academic leader for the K-8 school community
• Develop and implement the K-8 school curriculum, instruction, and assessment in a manner consistent with PRA's vision and mission
• Provide instructional leadership in advancing proven teaching and learning practices and implementing the Core Knowledge sequence
• Develop a professional development program, in conjunction with the other administrators, to meet the needs of all staff.
• Set standards for student achievement, observe instruction regularly, and monitor student growth and achievement.
• Supervise and evaluate staff, not only for the K-8 school level but also for shared staff, to ensure quality instruction and student achievement.
• Ensure a safe and orderly environment.

Culture & Climate Leadership

• Establish a positive school culture and climate at both the elementary and middle school, focused on student engagement, with embedded support structures that are successful and sustainable over time.
• Implement the school safety and crisis plan with the School leadership team and Mental Health Staff.
• Work with the other administrators to ensure consistent discipline policies and character education throughout the school.
• Reinforce the K-8 character education program.

Community Leadership

• Provide leadership, direction, and support with excellent customer service to the PRA families and potential PRA families.
• Ensure compliance with policies established by the Prospect Ridge Academy Board of Directors, Adams 12 School District, and Colorado State-mandated school guidelines, except where PRA has received waivers
• Serve as the hiring manager of search committee(s)
• Guide & participate in the student recruitment and enrollment process

K-12 Campus Development

• Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the PRA Board of Directors.
• Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the Executive Director and other Administrators.
• Work with the Administration and the School Accountability Committee to complete and present the annual school progress report to staff, students, families, the board, and the community.

Professional Responsibilities

• Seeks professional development opportunities; feedback on administrative and management strategies
• Promotes a collegial and collaborative environment by sharing resources and contributing to the school community, supporting PRA's mission and vision
• Actively supports the school's character and equity efforts by intentionally integrating into daily practice the universal core values
• Exhibits professional attitudes toward students, other educators, parents, and community members; projects a professional image in communication and appearance
• Seeks out assistance before experiencing a crisis; balances workload; establishes appropriate boundaries.
• Other duties as necessary. 

K-12 Responsibilities

As full-time, salaried employees, you are expected to contribute to our organization's success outside of the school day. This may include:

• Sponsoring a Club or Coaching a Team (both may include a stipend)
• Serving on Committees or Task Forces (minimum once a month)

Your involvement enhances our community and supports our mission, making it vital to our collective success.

Education and Related Work Experience

• Master's Degree in Education required.
• Certified or eligible for Principal License.
• Three (3) years of appropriate administrative experience at the K8 level.
• Five (5) years of appropriate teaching experience at the K8 level.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a school setting.
• Demonstrated experience in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery.
• Expert-level written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, problem-solving skills, and demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and to apply superb judgment.
• Prior experience with Core Knowledge is preferred.
• Prior experience in a charter school preferred. 

Skills and Abilities

• Read, write, and interpret documents such as rules, policy and expectation, agreements, rubrics, scope and sequence documents, and assessments.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of staff, students, Board of Directors, Administrators, and parents.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to apply an entrepreneurial outlook and a charter school commitment.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate different tasks.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to be self-motivated.

 Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work is occasionally performed outside with exposure to extreme temperatures and loud noises.
• Work hours may occasionally be extended.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Reporting Relationship

This position reports to the Executive Director.
Direct Reports: The Elementary Assistant Principal, Middle School Assistant Principal, and assigned certified and classified staff members. 

Compensation & Benefits

Prospect Ridge Academy offers a comprehensive total compensation package for employees working 0.75 FTE or greater, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options designed to support you and your family's health and wellness.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Options for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement – Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off – Paid Annual Leave (PAL) beginning on your first day of work, plus 11–15 paid holidays per year (depending on contract length).
• Mental Health & Well-being – Access to confidential resources and support for mental and emotional wellness.

Employees working less than 0.75 FTE are eligible for PERA retirement contributions and paid holidays.

Salary Hiring Range: Depending on the start date, the position would be 10 or 11 months, with a salary range of $108,573 - $132,162

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