2026-27 Principal Elementary School-Irish Bilingual Elementary School

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 112,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Short and long term disability

Other optional benefit elections

Job summary

Poudre School District in Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks a Principal for Irish Elementary School to lead safety, academic excellence, and community partnerships. The role oversees curriculum, budget, and staff development, reporting to the district and collaborating with families and the wider school community.

The position requires a Master's degree with a Colorado principal license, at least five years in teaching/administration (three in teaching), and a valid Colorado driver's license.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with principal licensure and valid Colorado license.
• Minimum five years in teaching/administration with at least three years teaching.
• Ability to lead curriculum, instruction, and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Direct school-level curriculum and instruction to improve student achievement.
• Supervise and evaluate staff and provide professional development.
• Develop and manage the school budget within fiscal constraints.
• Foster community involvement and relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure safe, positive school environment and facilities oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Curriculum & instruction oversight

Community relations

Education

Master's degree with principal licensure

Colorado Principal License

Colorado driver's license

Job description

Information specific to this position: This posting is for Principal at Irish Elementary School.

Pay Range: $111,735-$143,579/year, based on qualifications and experience

These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process for the 2026-27 school year

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 218

Duration of position: Ongoing

• Health insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• PERA retirement
• paid time off
• short and long term disability
• other optional benefit elections

SUMMARY

The principal is responsible for the safety and well-being of students, for assuring excellence in academic and co-curricular programs, for curriculum development and supervision, for faculty evaluation and professional development, for planning and administering the school budget, and for cultivating positive and mutually beneficial relationships with the school community, students, parents, faculty, staff, and the district.

JOB TASKS

• Direct building-level curriculum and instruction for the purpose of increasing student achievement. Knowledgeable of current research in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Supervise, assess and monitor student performance using objective and verifiable information, including standardized, criterion-referenced district and teacher developed assessments.
• Evaluate and supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum.
• Establish and foster an adult learning environment by maximizing collaboration and adult learning to improve instruction, providing teachers with materials, inspiring new and challenging innovations, and valuing a sense of community.
• Advocate for the students, staff, and district for the purpose of encouraging and promoting community involvement and outreach.
• Develop and manage budgets based on documented program needs, student enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs: keep programs within budget limits; maintain fiscal control; accurately report fiscal information.
• Manage use of school facilities; supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
• Facilitate communication (oral and written) between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Represent the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• Master's degree with successful completion of principal licensure program
• Minimum of five years of experience in teaching/administration, including a minimum of three years of teaching
• Valid Colorado Principal License
• Valid Colorado driver's license

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