School Director/Principal

Position Type:
Administration/School Director

Date Posted:
1/16/2025

Location:
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts (MESA)

Closing Date:
01/23/2025AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries may be referred to the Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources, 7350 Broadway, Denver, CO 80221. ([redacted], or the US Dept. of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80204.

ADMINISTRATOR VACANCY
Position is for the 2025-2026 school year.

POSITION: School Director/Principal

LOCATION: Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts (MESA)

PAY RANGE: Admin Salary Range, $98,500 - $145,000

SCHOOL YEAR WORKDAYS: 220 Days

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW:
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is a 9th-12th Expeditionary Learning (EL) school, recognized for its emphasis on the digital and visual arts. From animation to advertising, photography to pottery, the visual arts are woven into the delivery of all content standards. MESA students demonstrate achievement every day in the following areas: mastery of knowledge and skill, character, and high-quality work. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the Digital Media and Communications Pathway. This pathway will prepare students for computer careers.
Community partnerships help students experience and explore the value of and opportunities within a mastery and passion for the visual arts. Students graduate from MESA with a portfolio of work to support them in their post-secondary adventure.
To learn more about the school culture, please visit MESA.

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS:
In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Arts degree or equivalent is required.
• Hold a Colorado Principal License.
• At least three years of school level administration experience.
• Experience as an elementary, middle school or high school teacher.
• Trained in Data Driven Instruction
• Knowledge of Colorado School Law, District Policies, and school reform.
• Experience with English language learners.
• Grounded in values conducive to leading a diverse learning community toward a compelling vision.

COMPETENCIES:

High expectations for student learning and staff performance.

Sophisticated understanding of teaching, learning, and school improvement.

Uses data to drive instructional decisions

Exemplary leadership in the areas of vision, structure, resources, and symbolism.

Knowledge and skill in staff supervision and evaluation through an educator effectiveness model.

Evidence of positive community relations skills and the ability to engage a diverse population.

Commitment to the inclusion of all students.

Managerial skills including self-motivation and follow-through.

Ability to institute and maintain a positive learning environment and a fair and consistent discipline.

Ability to work as an integral part of the district administrative team.

Ability to work with second language learners.

Effective written and oral communication skills.

Exemplary interpersonal skills.

Ability to form strong professional relationships to accomplish organizational goals.

Visible, energetic, inspirational leader, and role model

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performing all duties as currently prescribed by Colorado Law and CDE regulations, Federal School Law, District policies, and procedures.

Vision/Mission - providing leadership in establishing, communicating, and implementing the Mission/Vision for the school and community, and communicating that vision to the district's constituents.

Communication/Human Relations - communicating with diverse groups effectively by utilizing a variety of techniques and systems.

Instructional Leadership - utilizing available resources, knowledge, and skills to ensure consistent effective instructional practices.

Student Behavior - providing for a safe and orderly environment, through the development of school-wide culture-building practices and emphasis on a "caring community."

Professional Development - providing leadership for a staff development program designed to promote and support the professional growth and development of professional skills consistent with his/her responsibilities and performance.

Organization and Management - organizing time, people, and other resources for efficient operation of the school.

Evaluation/Supervision - supervising certified and classified employees according to District policy and procedures to improve employee performance. This supervision will include written evaluations of school staff, and assistance with data collection for the evaluation of other district staff.

Focus on Learning - ensuring that students learn at high levels by holding high expectations and monitoring results.

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of District Policy and state law.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:
This job has supervisory responsibilities.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS