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Assistant Principal - ElementaryAssist in the administration and supervision of the organization and operation of the best possible learning environment for students of the school.
This is a Core Position for School 50 located in the RidgeGate Community and will be a stipend position for the 2026-27 School Year.
Conduct effective student disciplinary measures, ensuring uninterrupted instructional and co-curricular practices, as well as demonstrating behavioral expectations.
Assist in the utilization of appropriate resources of the staff, student body, school district, and the community to develop and maintain highly effective instructional and co-curricular programs.
Participate in the management of day-to-day operations of the school facility including purchase of instructional supplies, material & equipment, and coordinating capital reserve process (small & large capital). Ensure safety of staff and students during emergency procedures.
Plan and implement human resources activities: hiring/mentoring/disciplining; terminations; staffing design/master schedule; professional development activities; evaluations.
Coordinate effective communications strategies among the students, the community, the faculty, and the administration.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Collaborate with District Administrators regarding strategies for complying with state accreditation, accountability, and school improvement requirements; data collection and analysis of school wide student academic achievement, patterns of low student performance, and achievement discrepancies.
Colorado READ Act Designation (Principal/Admin) - Colorado Department of Education, Type D Principal/Administrators License - Colorado Department of Education
Master's Degree (Required)
Regular
Variable Location Employee
No
0
0.00
210 Work Days
$81,305.00 USD Annual
$100,195.00 USD Annual
$81,305.00 USD - $119,085.00 USD Annual
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.
June 10, 2026

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