2026-27 Principal Elementary School-Olander Elementary School

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 111,735 - 143,579; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Short and long term disability

Job summary

A school district in Colorado is seeking a Principal for Olander Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year. The role encompasses overseeing academic and co-curricular programs, managing budgets, and fostering a positive school environment. Candidates should have a Master's degree, a valid Colorado Principal License, and a minimum of five years in teaching/administration. The position emphasizes community involvement and collaboration to enhance student achievement. Competitive salary range between $111,735 and $143,579 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct building-level curriculum and instruction.
• Supervise and monitor student performance.
• Evaluate and supervise school personnel.
• Establish an adult learning environment.
• Advocate for community involvement.
• Develop and manage budgets.
• Manage use of school facilities.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders.
• Represent the school in community forums.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum development

Supervision and evaluation of staff

Budget management

Community involvement

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree

Valid Colorado Principal License

Job description

PLEASE NOTE

This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on April 3, 2026. Connecting CO automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5579003

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Applications submitted through Connecting CO will not be reviewed. Apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5579003

Information specific to this position: This Principal position is for the 2026-27 school year at Olander 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

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as 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. 11. 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 e perience in teaching/administration, including a minimum of three years of teaching
• Valid Colorado Principal License
• Valid Colorado driver's license
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail]