Interim Elementary School Principal (PIES)

School Site Leader

Location : Pioneer Elementary School, Colorado Springs, CO

This is a one-semester position only, January through June 2026. Provides dynamic leadership in the school by creating educational options which lead to academic growth and achievement for all students through a thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, supervision and evaluation, staff professional learning, community engagement, and positive school culture; implements a student-focused vision and collaborative leadership style to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established performance standards
• Demonstrates organizational leadership by strategically developing a vision and mission, leading change, enhancing the capacity of personnel, distributing resources, and aligning systems of communication for continuous school improvement
• Collaboratively develops the vision, mission, and strategic plan, based on a cycle of continuous improvement of student outcomes, and facilitate their integration into the school community
• Collaborates with staff and stakeholders to implement strategies for change to improve student outcomes
• Establishes and effectively manages systems that ensure high-quality staff
• Establishes systems and partnerships for managing all available school resources to facilitate improved student outcomes
• Facilitates the design and use of a variety of communication strategies with all stakeholders
• Demonstrates inclusive leadership practices that foster a positive school culture and promote safety and equity for all students, staff, and community
• Creates a professional school environment and foster relationships that promote staff and student success and well-being
• Ensures that the school provides an orderly and supportive environment that fosters a sense of safety and well-being
• Commits to an inclusive and positive school environment that meets the needs of all students and promotes the preparation of students to live productively and contribute to the diverse cultural contexts of a global society
• Creates and utilizes systems to share leadership and support collaborative efforts throughout the school
• Designs and utilizes structures and processes which result in family and community engagement and support
• Demonstrates instructional leadership by aligning curriculum, instruction and assessment, supporting professional learning, conducting observations, providing actionable feedback, and holding staff accountable for student outcomes
• Establishes, aligns, and ensures implementation of a plan of instruction, instructional practice, assessments, and use of student data that result in academic growth and achievement for all students
• Fosters a collaborative culture of job-embedded professional learning
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional practice and provide feedback to promote continuous improvement of teaching and learning
• Demonstrates professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and external leadership
• Demonstrates high standards for professional conduct
• Develops effective interpersonal relationships in an open, honest, and credible manner while proactively and efficiently managing the complexity of human interactions; exemplifies a personal and professional commitment to ethical conduct and respect for others and their rights
• Develops systems and relationships to leverage the school district and community resources available within and outside of the school in order to maximize the school's ability to serve the best interest of students and families
• Holds all staff accountable for setting and achieving measurable student outcomes
• Links professional growth to professional goals
• Builds and sustains productive partnerships with key community stakeholders, including public and private sectors, to promote school improvement, student learning, and student well-being
• Attends all community, staff, and school board meetings and conferences as directed by the Superintendent or designee
• Effectively communicates and understands the impact of decisions on all stakeholders
• Exercises reasonable and prudent leadership in crisis, political, and high-stakes situations
• Manages student discipline in a consistent manner and provides follow-up information to staff and parents / guardians
• Plans and coordinates transportation needs with the Transportation Department
• Reports to appropriate district level supervisors / administrators regarding the needs of the school / program with respect to curriculum, instruction, assessment, staff, budget / resources, facilities, etc.
• Stays current with educational trends, research, and best practices
• Strives to improve the professional by collaborating with colleagues, school district leadership and other stakeholders to drive the development and successful implementation of initiatives are consistent with federal and state laws, school district and board policies
• Supervises and evaluates all curricular and extracurricular activities and programs
• Takes responsibility for ensuring that all students are progressing toward post-secondary and workforce readiness standards to be mastered by high school graduation; prepares students for success by ensuring mastery of all Colorado Academic Standards, including 21st Century skills
• Takes responsibility for facilitating the preparation of students with the skills, dispositions and attitudes necessary for success in work and post-secondary education, including democratic and civic participation
• Uses evidence and data to evaluate the performance and practices of the school, in order to continually improve attainment of Student Academic Growth; takes responsibility and devises an intentional plan for ensuring that staff is knowledgeable in how to utilize evidence and data to inform instructional decision making to maximize the educational opportunities and instructional program for every child

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities