Job Description
Job Type: Full time, Salaried
Wage: $101,475.00 - $134,393.00/yr.
Location: Florence, CO.
Job Description:
Florence Jr/Sr High School is located along Highway 50 in Fremont County and serves approximately 560 students in grades 7�12. The school offers small class sizes, robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming, strong academic, athletic, and music programs, and a commitment to student-centered learning. Fremont RE-2 School District is intentionally developing a destination district with purposeful work, continuous improvement, and strong Husky pride.
Mission:
Florence Jr/Sr High School prepares all Huskies in a tradition of excellence by equipping students with the skills, competencies, and experiences outlined in the Husky Graduate Profile to pursue the pathway of their choice.
Vision:
Florence Husky graduates will know and feel confident in their desired pathway after graduation.
Purpose of the Position
The Principal serves as the chief instructional, operational, and cultural leader of Florence Jr/Sr High School. The Principal is responsible for advancing the school's mission and vision, fostering a positive and inclusive school climate, and ensuring high levels of academic achievement and student engagement. The Principal leads and supervises all instructional, behavioral, and operational systems; oversees staff supervision and evaluation; ensures compliance with district, state, and federal requirements; and represents the school with integrity, transparency, and professionalism. The Principal works collaboratively with district leadership, staff, students, families, and community partners to continuously improve outcomes for all students.
Leadership Expectations
The Principal will demonstrate the ability to:
- Lead a college-, career-, and life-ready school culture centered on students
- Strengthen academic programs and improve student achievement outcomes
- Capitalize on and expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming
- Re-engage and retain students, particularly during critical transition years
- Build and sustain positive relationships with staff, students, families, and the community
- Serve as a strategic, forward-thinking leader who plans proactively and executes effectively
- Lead continuous improvement efforts aligned to the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP)
- Model and uphold the District Strategic Plan and Board of Education expectations
Instructional, Cultural, and Systems Leadership
The Principal will demonstrate successful experience and understanding of:
- Instructional leadership and Standards-Based Instruction Systems (SBIS)
- Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and curriculum implementation
- Schoolwide systems for MTSS, student behavior, and attendance
- Data-driven decision-making to monitor progress and improve outcomes
- Building and sustaining a positive, inclusive school culture
- Technology integration and design thinking to enhance learning
- Colorado Department of Education requirements and applicable legislation, including SB 163, SB 191, SB 212, and Special Education laws
- District and school safety planning and procedures
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(Other duties may be assigned)
- Provide leadership for the administration of the total school program
- Serve as the chief instructional leader responsible for teaching and learning outcomes
- Supervise, support, and evaluate all assigned staff in accordance with district and state guidelines
- Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP)
- Establish and oversee systems for student discipline, attendance, and truancy
- Ensure effective implementation and oversight of MTSS processes
- Oversee building-level safety planning and chair or designate leadership of the Safety Committee
- Develop and manage school wide organizational systems, processes, and protocols
- Lead the development and implementation of the master schedule
- Provide general supervision of students and ensure appropriate supervision of extracurricular activities
- Foster strong school-parent-community relationships through consistent communication and engagement
- Represent the school positively within the district and community
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Principal directly supervises administrative, instructional, and classified staff assigned to the school. Responsibilities include:
- Interviewing, hiring, training, and assigning staff
- Directing work, evaluating performance, and recognizing excellence
- Addressing concerns and resolving conflicts in accordance with district policies and applicable laws
Qualifications
- Colorado Initial or Professional Principal License (or eligibility for licensure), including state-approved Teacher Evaluation Training
- Successful building-level administrative experience preferred
- Successful secondary teaching experience
- Strong understanding of instructional strategies, assessment practices, and educator evaluation
- Knowledge of Colorado academic standards and assessments
- Demonstrated success in student management, staff supervision, and school operations
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with students, staff, families, and community members
- Successful completion of required background checks and fingerprinting
Contract, Salary, and Benefits
- 186-day contract / 9-hour workday / 4-day school week
- Salary placement according to the District Instructional Administrator Salary Schedule ($101,475.00 - $134,393.00)
- Credit accepted for up to twenty (20) years of administrative experience
- District contribution toward benefits package valued at $4,944 annually, including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Leave benefits in accordance with District policy
- Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) membership dues paid by the District
Interview Timeline
- Thursday, March 5
• 3:30 PM � Interview (followed by a tour of the high school and facilities)
• 5:15 PM � Tour (prior to interview to allow for daylight viewing), followed by interview - Friday, March 6
• 8:00 AM � Interview and tour
• 9:30 AM � Interview and tour - Finalist Interviews
• March 7 or March 9
Fremont RE-2 School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion or need for special education services, access to, treatment or employment in its educational programs or activities. Additionally, a lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in activities. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. William Wilson, Superintendent, and EEO/Affirmative Action/Title IX/Section 504 Compliance Officer for complaints involving employees, and Jason Cellan, Title IX Compliance Officer for complaints involving students. Both individuals can be located at 403 W. 5th Street, Florence, Colorado, 81226. (719) 784-6312. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public. (Policy AC, AC-R, AC-E-1, AC-E-2)
**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.
