Job Description

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Lawrence Elementary is a neighborhood school with a focus on supporting the whole child by providing a nurturing learning environment, rich with rigorous academic expectations. We serve students from Kindergarten through 5th grade and receive Title I dollars due to having a large percentage of our students qualifying for Free and Reduced lunch. We use these funds to provide students and families with three full-time mental health personnel, a full-time Digital Teacher Librarian and abundant classroom technology. Our Shared Vision is: Together We Can, Together We Will! We are a Professional Learning Community and have created structures to maximize time for collaboration. Once a week, grade level teams work together for 95 minutes to plan and reflect in order to best meet the needs of their students. Additionally, teachers are expected to collaborate with all interventionists, mental health staff, the DTL, literacy specialist, coach and administration. We have systemically implemented HMH Into Reading and Illustrative Math as our primary curricular resources. We utilized Orton-Gillingham, Voyager Passport, Lexia, Zearn and Really Great Reading as supplemental resources. We anchor to the Colorado Academic Standards and work to ensure that students are motivated to collaborate and learn in creative ways. We are very proud of our school and the work that we do!

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 07/13/2026

Principal Elementary (215)

Annual Position

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 215

Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCA - Administrator - 215 days , P09, 1

Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $114,867.00 - $133,347.50 Effective as of: 08-16-2025

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY As outlined in the Jefferson County Public Schools' School Leadership profile, an individual in this position serves as the school leader by providing leadership, community building, instructional leadership, and human and financial resources management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Following is a general summary of the essential duties and responsibilities for this position as outlined in the School Leadership Profile.

LEADERSHIP: Provide a purpose and direction for the school.

COMMUNITY BUILDING: Guide the development of a caring community that includes stakeholders in the school.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP: Focus on student learning and student success.

MANAGEMENT: Manage the human and financial resources to ensure an orderly work and learning environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE Minimum of three years' of licensed experience in a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school, and a minimum of two years' educational administrative and/or comparable administrative leadership.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor's degree, plus additional course work required for certification or licensure.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Colorado Principal License issued or in process.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Demonstrated conflict management, problem solving, resource allocation, prioritization, data analysis, collaborative decision making, relationship building, group facilitation, writing, and speaking skills. Demonstrated knowledge and use of District policies, procedures, employee contracts, and legal requirements. Computer and technology skills which include Human Resources; Financial Systems; and communications technology including software, E-mail, and voice mail are needed.

DECISION MAKING Ability to determine staffing levels and budget requirements; develop alternatives and make decisions in crises situations; utilize collaborative decision making skills; and apply good judgment to ensure student safety and carry out student discipline. Errors could lead to legal ramifications and compromise student safety and the learning environment, resulting in substantial embarrassment or cost to the District. Final decisions at the school site are the responsibility of this position.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS Daily contact with parents and students to exchange information and resolve issues. Weekly contact with vendors, media, legislatures, and government entities to exchange information. Regular contact with higher education, partnerships, and businesses to exchange information, develop and maintain programs, maintain relationships, and foster program participation.

SPAN OF CONTROL Directly supervise Assistant Principals, Teachers, classified employees, and special education personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY Support the instructional programs of the District by supervising and evaluating teachers and administrators and by developing and implementing school instructional programs. Understand the philosophy of standards based education, the processes of curriculum development and effective models of instruction, and lead their implementation in the schools. Manage the development of curriculum and instructional programs that recognize the contributions of diverse groups and foster success for all students regardless of gender, race, or disability. Lead the community in the development of challenging performance standards for students and the development of varied supervisory and evaluation processes. Insure the development of a staff development program that recognizes the principles of adult learning and focuses on student success. Use data to analyze the current state of student learning and serve as a catalyst for and manager of needed change. Understand and lead the use of technology in instruction. The majority of the time is spent at the school site.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.

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