Goddard Middle School Principal
Apply NowCompany: Littleton Public Schools
Location: Littleton, CO 80123
Description:
Position Type:
Principals/Asst. Principals/Principal
Date Posted:
1/17/2025
Location:
Goddard Middle School
Date Available:
07/21/2025
Closing Date:
02/09/2025
Littleton Public Schools is a premier district dedicated to providing a rigorous and comprehensive educational experience for all students. Serving approximately 13,500 students from Pre-K through age 21, the district includes one early childhood education center, 10 elementary schools (K-5), four middle schools (6-8), and three high schools (9-12), along with six alternative education schools and two K-8 charter schools. The LPS slogan, "Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you," accurately reflects the district's culture of personalized support and connection. Located in the south Denver metro area, Littleton boasts a strong economic base and a community deeply supportive of its schools and students.
Goddard Middle School is a 6-8th grade school with 540 students from diverse backgrounds. We offer comprehensive educational programming that includes core offerings in general education, gifted and talented, special education including an Affective Needs program and English language development. We also offer exploratory electives for all students that include physical education, art, drama, Spanish, choir, STEM, band and orchestra. Goddard has also implemented the Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS), Sources of Strength, National Junior Honors Society and Student Council. Goddard Middle School aims to educate the whole child which includes social/emotional, academic, and cultural aspects.
Education/Certification, Experience:
Required Skills and Abilities:
Salary range: minimum $107,563 to midpoint $131,447
This is 214 day contract
Principals/Asst. Principals/Principal
Date Posted:
1/17/2025
Location:
Goddard Middle School
Date Available:
07/21/2025
Closing Date:
02/09/2025
Littleton Public Schools is a premier district dedicated to providing a rigorous and comprehensive educational experience for all students. Serving approximately 13,500 students from Pre-K through age 21, the district includes one early childhood education center, 10 elementary schools (K-5), four middle schools (6-8), and three high schools (9-12), along with six alternative education schools and two K-8 charter schools. The LPS slogan, "Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you," accurately reflects the district's culture of personalized support and connection. Located in the south Denver metro area, Littleton boasts a strong economic base and a community deeply supportive of its schools and students.
Goddard Middle School is a 6-8th grade school with 540 students from diverse backgrounds. We offer comprehensive educational programming that includes core offerings in general education, gifted and talented, special education including an Affective Needs program and English language development. We also offer exploratory electives for all students that include physical education, art, drama, Spanish, choir, STEM, band and orchestra. Goddard has also implemented the Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS), Sources of Strength, National Junior Honors Society and Student Council. Goddard Middle School aims to educate the whole child which includes social/emotional, academic, and cultural aspects.
Education/Certification, Experience:
- Master's degree required.
- Hold or be eligible to hold a Colorado administrative license at the time of the interview.
- Minimum of five years' experience in school administration.
- Principal experience preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Current knowledge of best instructional practices
- Ability to implement, support, and grow Professional Learning Communities
- Ability to lead data-driven school improvement processes
- Ability to implement strategies for change and improvement that result in increased student achievement
- Knowledge of student assessment and data analysis for instruction and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of comprehensive special education programming and needs
- Knowledge of English language development programming and needs
- Planning, organization, management, supervision, and evaluation skills
- Experience in hiring certified and classified staff
- Ability to develop collaboration and teamwork skills
- Ability to create and foster a positive and inclusive school culture and climate with an equity focus
- Ability to communicate, support and partner with diverse groups in the school and community
- Knowledge and skills in fostering equity and innovation for all students and the total school program
- Strategic planning, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Small and large group facilitation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Salary range: minimum $107,563 to midpoint $131,447
This is 214 day contract