BEAR VALLEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Southwest

Traditional 223 work days

FTE: 1.0

Salary: Refer to the school leader compensation page here:https://careers.dpsk12.org/lead/school-leader-compensation-and-benefits/

About this job:

Principals at DPS, are the face of the school, provide leadership and educational development that is critical to the success of their teachers, students and staff.

What You'll Do:

• Lead a staff of administrative, certificated and classified personnel assigned to the school.
• Develop plans that improve the quality and adequacy of instruction, and foster student achievement, growth and development.
• Research and demonstrate an understanding of, and communicate the education-based aims and needs of the community to school staff and central administration.
• Supervise certificated and classified staff and ensures for: professional growth and development, attainment of district and building instructional goals, implementation of curriculum, and effective use of all staff-based and facility based resources.
• Plan, prepare and administer the school budget, including the translation of educational needs, goals and objectives into budgetary terms.
• Perform other related duties, including special projects, as required or requested.

We are excited about you because you will:

• Hold a Bachelors degree in education or in the subject areas for which you are applying.
• Hold a Masters Degree in Elementary/Secondary Education, Administration, Curriculum, Instruction or Guidance, preferred.
• A current, valid State of Colorado Type D Certificate Endorsed Principal or a Colorado Principal License or authorization.
• Five (5) or more years of actual experience as an educator. Demonstrated effective and diplomatic oral and written communication skills.
• Provide strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team.
• Ensure superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Provide strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all different levels in the organization.
• Ability to motivate and influence others.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demand of the position.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Competitive Compensation and Incentive plan, click here for the DSLA Salary Schedule - additional compensation information can be found here.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.