Job Title: Lake County Elementary School PK-2 Principal

Salary Range: $77,500 – $92,500 placement schedule based upon years of related experience; FLSA: Exempt  EXCELLENT benefits including PTO, health, dental, vision and PERA!

Reports To:  Superintendent of Schools

Work Year: 195 Days; generally follows LCSD Calendar with additional principal days. 

Start date: July 29, 2024

Description: Lake County Elementary School serves the PreK-2nd grade students of Leadville and the surrounding areas within Lake County. With effective leadership skills in setting high expectations for educational programming, the principal will build a caring, collaborative community that will engage students in a dynamic, rigorous and inspiring learning environment. The principal will set the vision and mission of the school as it aligns with the district vision, mission and strategic plan and will direct the educational programming, personnel and community relations accordingly. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Lake County Elementary Principal will work with the superintendent, district staff, teachers, building staff, students, families and the community to pursue excellence in the following ways:

INSTRUCTIONAL & SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

• Set the vision and mission of the school as it aligns with the district strategic plan.
• Provide exemplary leadership to all members of the school community to achieve outstanding performance through setting high standards, creating high quality learning experiences and ensuring comprehensive instructional programming.
• Use data-driven practices to inform decision making to improve plan, design, develop, implement and evaluate practices.
• Effectively supervise faculty and staff with ethical, lawful and culturally considerate practices.
• Manage financial resources in a fiscally responsible manner to maximize the impact to achievement of the school and district strategic plan.
• Monitor and maintain positive behavior management systems and practices.
• Ensure provision and compliance of supports for learning needs of students including special education, 504, counseling and other identified needs.
• Prove successful mastery and skills in the fulfillment of the Colorado Principal evaluation system, as outlined in the State model evaluation rubric for principals.
• Oversee faculty and staff of the school, including recruitment, selection, evaluation, supervision, retention, and dismissal.
• Ensure safety of students and staff.
• Maintain communication and relations with the families of the school.
•  Perform other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Strong organizational skills; extremely careful attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships
• Ability to create, monitor, and maintain systems that enhance organizational efficiency
• Committed to equity and access for all students
• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred

Minimum educational level:

• Master’s Degree in related field
• Principal license or hold qualifications for alternative licensure pathway

Experience required:

• 5 years teaching and working in classrooms, preferably in diverse schools and/or communities 
• Experience as a principal, dean or instructional leadership role highly preferred
• Experience serving at-risk students and/or Hispanic/Latino population preferred 

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE 

Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in establishing a vision and mission; strategic planning; collaborative decision making; leading change and managing transitions; data driven decision making; experience establishing, supervising and leading employees and committees. Commitment to the education of students as the primary responsibility of the district. Demonstrated ability and commitment in staff and community relations, supporting and developing/promoting a positive district/school climate, shared decision-making, personnel management that support the district goals. Federal, state and local knowledge of legislation, policies and practices related to public education and educational operations. Knowledge of recruiting, hiring, and retaining personnel practices from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences Exceptional oral and written communication skills with individuals and groups. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Computer and technology skills required. Experience working with diverse populations. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. 

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 based on the needs of the District at the time.

TO APPLY:

For internal candidates, please complete a certified transfer request including the submission of a resume and cover letter to Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director.

For external candidates, please complete an application and include a letter of interest, and recommendations, if available.  Submit to Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director.

Estimated Lake County Elementary School Principal Hiring Process
April 15, 2024	Post vacancy notice internally
April 18, 2024	Post vacancy notice externally
May 9, 2024	Screening of candidates for qualifications and selection of candidates to interview. Invitations to candidates to interview.
May 11-13, 2024	[Board selection of new superintendent]
May 13-17	Interview of candidates and narrow to finalists
May 20-23	Staff and community Meet and Greet
May 29 or after	Selection of new Principal

Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000, Dependent on qualifications and experience for 240 day contract. Excellent benefit package includes PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, and PERA contributions!

FLSA: Exempt  

Reports To:  Superintendent of Schools

Work Year: 240 Days; generally follows LCSD Calendar with additional administration days. 

Start date: approx. July 1, 2024

The Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer in Lake County School District is a significant leadership position that is responsible for the success of multiple district functions.  The CFO/COO is responsible for leading a team of managers and directors to oversee the District’s financial and business affairs, human resources, building operations, information technology and systems, transportation, and a variety of student activities and services. The CFO/COO works closely with the superintendent to ensure that schools and the community are being adequately served by the departments under her or his purview.   The CFO/COO will work closely with the superintendent to develop a plan for managing and monitoring the health and success of each of the departments that he or she oversees.

Responsibilities: 

• Fundamental responsibility for overseeing and ensuring the success of the following support departments and district functions:
  • Budget/accounting/grants fiscal
  • Respond to various reporting requirements including the Consolidated Application
  • Human resources/payroll & benefits 
  • Student information management
  • Information technology
  • Facilities, operations & maintenance 
  • Food service
  • Transportation
  • Other areas as needed and determined in cooperation with the superintendent
  • Data analysis as appropriate
• Directly lead, supervise and evaluate the following employees:
  • Director of Maintenance
  • Human Resources Director
  • Accounting Manager
  • IT Managers
  • Food Service Director
  • Transportation Director
  • Custodial Director
  • Operations/Maintenance Director
  • Financial/Payroll manager

• Lead budget creation & monitoring 
• Lead and implement building facility needs and projects (including BEST grants and possible Bond initiatives)
• Manage assets of the District, including land and other assets
• Lead long-term capital planning with Superintendent
• Lead & coordinate grant writing, monitoring & reporting (entitlement and competitive) 
• Write grants (entitlement and competitive)
• Lead annual financial audit, with Accounting Manager
• Lead CDE finance reporting & relationships 
• Lead finance compliance & finance policy development 
• Oversee federal programs in cooperation with superintendent/Title I Director
• Oversee emergency communications systems
• Lead capital project/maintenance planning
• Lead technology business planning
• Oversee contracts and insurance
• Co-lead employee association relationships and negotiations with Superintendent
• Work cooperatively with other district leaders
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required; MBA or similar degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience in business services, related fields or education required
• A commitment to equity and increasing access for all students and employees
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in budgeting, grant writing, communications
• Demonstrated skills in dealing with a variety of people in complex situations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with supervisors, administrators and staff
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a leader
• Understanding of employee relations 
• Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations
• Possess current knowledge/training in the areas of budgeting and communications

Requirements: 

• Commitment to the education of students as the primary responsibility of the district
• Integrity and reliability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with district personnel and members of the public
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with individuals and groups
• Demonstrated skills and initiative in planning, program development and evaluation
• Knowledge of all levels of administrative functions
• Knowledge of current practices and trends in business and operations services
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to pass all fingerprinting required for school district

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 based on the needs of the District at the time. LCSD is an equal opportunity employer.   Please let us know if you may need reasonable accommodations to complete the essential functions of this position.

Internal Candidates: Please complete a certified transfer request including the submission of a resume and cover letter to Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director and Bethany Massey, Superintendent of Schools.

External Candidates:  Please send inquiries and applications to Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director and Bethany Massey, Superintendent of Schools. Applications should include a cover letter, resume and three references.  Where the application asks for teacher licenses, please enter any appropriate/relevant licenses. 

Email subject line should include CFO/COO.

CFO/COO Hiring Process
April 15, 2024	Post vacancy notice internally
April 18, 2024	Post vacancy notice externally
May 9, 2024	Screening of candidates for qualifications and selection of candidates to interview.
May 11-13, 2024	[Board selection of new superintendent] Invitations to candidates to interview.
May 20-23	Interview of candidates and narrow to finalists
May 29 or after	Selection of new CFO/COO