6 - 12 Grade Principal

Position Type:
Charter School/Principal

Date Posted:
10/8/2024

Location:
Twin Peaks Classical Academy

Date Available:
2024 / 2025 School Year

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

OUR VISION

Twin Peaks Classical Academy provides an academically rigorous environment that encourages students to seek truth, beauty, and goodness in both their acquisition of knowledge and their development of character. This classical education is provided to any PK-12 student and family seeking a well-rounded education that prepares all students for the opportunity for acceptance into a four year university.

ABOUT US

We are a public school of choice in the St. Vrain Valley School District, conveniently located in Longmont, Colorado. We are governed by engaged and passionate parents and community members, and are the longest operating charter school in the SVVSD. We are the only classical school in Longmont, offering a unique alternative and choice for families. A classical education is based on the timeless value of creating critical thinkers who seek truth, beauty and goodness, while acquiring foundational skills and knowledge, in a teacher-led classroom that lays the foundation for advanced study. The heart of a classical school is a comprehensive Latin mastery program, beginning in kindergarten. A classical school explicitly teaches character and values through the study of great works of literature. Core Knowledge provides our elementary and middle school's foundational curriculum that supports our ideals. We are the only PK-12 school in the district creating a special sense of community.

6-12th Grade Principal

Our faculty and staff are highly qualified, talented, and motivated. Our goal in hiring is to find individuals that are as passionate about students, learning, and classical education as we are. Together, we create an academically rigorous environment that encourages students to seek truth, beauty, and goodness in both their acquisition of knowledge and their development of character. We exist to develop our students into great humans with a solid understanding of the world around them. The items listed in this job description provide structure to the responsibilities and accountabilities for this position.

Nature and Scope of Job

The Principal is responsible for the leadership and management necessary to administer and supervise programs, policies, and activities of Twin Peaks Classical Academy to ensure the highest quality educational experience for our students. The Principal is also responsible for ensuring a trusting and openly communicative environment amongst all stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is preferred
• Principal/administrator license preferred (if not already obtained, completion of licensure will be required)
• Minimum of three years teaching experience required
• Administrative experience in a school setting required
• Demonstrated knowledge of school law
• Willingness to obtain continuing education as needed to perform well in the position
• Commitment to the Twin Peaks Classical Academy mission and to Classical Education
• Excellent organizational skills and consistency in meeting deadlines
• Expert level written and oral communication skills and be able to effectively correspond with stakeholders at all levels

Job Functions and Responsibilities

1. Serves as an academic leader

• Supports the implementation of the appropriate curriculum, instruction, and assessments in a manner consistent with Twin Peaks Classical Academy mission statement
• Participates in vertical teaming throughout the K-12 program
• Interacts with other Twin Peaks staff to ensure consistency and harmony between school levels
• Presents key performance indicators on the strategic plan to the Board of Directors and community
• Supports the K-12 Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) together with other principals
• Serves as building administrator for after school events
• Serves as a non-voting member of the Board of Directors

2. Provides curricular and instructional leadership to maximize student achievement

• Supports the implementation of school curriculum evaluation, mapping and development in conjunction with the other principals
• Implements the board approved curriculum, instruction, and assessment in a manner consistent with Twin Peaks Classical Academy mission and vision
• Collaborates with other principals to develop, implement and facilitate effective professional development
• Handles student discipline issues as appropriate
• Conducts and documents classroom observations
• Analyzes data to improve instructional practices and corresponds with staff at all levels

3. Fosters a positive and cooperative team atmosphere and sets clear, high expectations for all staff while leading and supervising direct reports

• Participates in hiring for all direct reports
• Leads and completes formal and informal observations and professional goal planning for direct reports
• Mentors teachers directly or provides for mentoring in instructional approaches, classroom management and classical education
• Serves as coach and mentor for Assistant Principals and Athletic Director

4. Implements positive school culture

• Interacts with school community members to build supportive relationships
• Facilitates communication and collaboration between staff, administration and Board of Directors
• Participates in open enrollment and attends school, recruitment, and community events as appropriate
• Fosters communication and collaboration among staff, families and students to support school goals; encourages participation from all stakeholders in school programs and activities

5. Manages assigned budgets within parameters established by the Director

6. Other duties as assigned

Note: This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Specific duties may vary and additional duties may be assigned.