Interim K-8 Principal

Prospect Ridge AcademyCreating Academic, Social, and Ethical LeadersPriority consideration will be given to applications received by June 12, 2026. This is an interim position for the 20262027 school year, with the potential to transition into a permanent role in future years based on organizational needs and successful performance.Interim K-8 School Principal Job DescriptionThe Interim K-8 Principal is a one-year position. This role serves as an important leader in the Prospect Ridge Academy community, and will work directly with the Executive Director during the interim year, as well as in partnership with the HS Principal. This leader is expected to guide staff in understanding and implementing the Core Knowledge Sequence across all K-8 grade levels and content areas. The Interim K-8 Principal will be held accountable for the school's and its staff's continuous improvement with increased student achievement during their time in this position. The Interim K-8 Principal will supervise and provide ongoing feedback to all direct reports to grow staff and support a thriving learning environment. This leader must have excellent communication, organizational management, and culture-building skills that can be applied across the elementary and middle school levels and can work within a K12 school environment. The Interim K-8 Principal actively supports students in becoming academic, social, and ethical leaders!Duties And ResponsibilitiesAcademic LeadershipServes as an academic leader for the K-8 school communityDevelop and implement the K-8 school curriculum, instruction, and assessment in a manner consistent with PRA's vision and missionProvide instructional leadership in advancing proven teaching and learning practices and implementing the Core Knowledge sequenceDevelop a professional development program, in conjunction with the other administrators, to meet the needs of all staff.Set standards for student achievement, observe instruction regularly, and monitor student growth and achievement.Supervise and evaluate staff, not only for the K-8 school level but also for shared staff, to ensure quality instruction and student achievement.Ensure a safe and orderly environment.Culture & Climate LeadershipEstablish a positive school culture and climate at both the elementary and middle school, focused on student engagement, with embedded support structures that are successful and sustainable over time.Implement the school safety and crisis plan with the School leadership team and Mental Health Staff.Work with the other administrators to ensure consistent discipline policies and character education throughout the school.Reinforce the K-8 character education program.Community LeadershipProvide leadership, direction, and support with excellent customer service to the PRA families and potential PRA families.Ensure compliance with policies established by the Prospect Ridge Academy Board of Directors, Adams 12 School District, and Colorado State-mandated school guidelines, except where PRA has received waiversServe as the hiring manager of search committee(s)Guide & participate in the student recruitment and enrollment processK-12 Campus DevelopmentEstablish and maintain a close working relationship with the PRA Board of Directors.Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the Executive Director and other Administrators.Work with the Administration and the School Accountability Committee to complete and present the annual school progress report to staff, students, families, the board, and the community.Professional ResponsibilitiesSeeks professional development opportunities; feedback on administrative and management strategiesPromotes a collegial and collaborative environment by sharing resources and contributing to the school community, supporting PRA's mission and visionActively supports the school's character and equity efforts by intentionally integrating into daily practice the universal core valuesExhibits professional attitudes toward students, other educators, parents, and community members; projects a professional image in communication and appearanceSeeks out assistance before experiencing a crisis; balances workload; establishes appropriate boundaries.Other duties as necessary. K-12 ResponsibilitiesAs full-time, salaried employees, you are expected to contribute to our organization's success outside of the school day. This may include:Sponsoring a Club or Coaching a Team (both may include a stipend)Serving on Committees or Task Forces (minimum once a month)Your involvement enhances our community and supports our mission, making it vital to our collective success.Education And Related Work ExperienceMaster's Degree in Education required.Certified or eligible for Principal License.Three (3) years of appropriate administrative experience at the K8 level.Five (5) years of appropriate teaching experience at the K8 level.Demonstrated leadership experience in a school setting.Demonstrated experience in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery.Expert-level written and oral communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, problem-solving skills, and demonstrated leadership abilities.Ability to work collaboratively and to apply superb judgment.Prior experience with Core Knowledge is preferred.Prior experience in a charter school preferred. Skills And AbilitiesRead, write, and interpret documents such as rules, policy and expectation, agreements, rubrics, scope and sequence documents, and assessments.Ability to speak effectively before groups of staff, students, Board of Directors, Administrators, and parents.Ability to understand and carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to apply an entrepreneurial outlook and a charter school commitment.Ability to deal with problems involving several variables.Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate different tasks.Ability to work with limited supervision and to be self-motivated.Physical Requirements And Working ConditionsThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Vision abilities required include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work is occasionally performed outside with exposure to extreme temperatures and loud noises.Work hours may occasionally be extended.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Reporting RelationshipThis position reports to the Executive Director.Direct Reports: The Elementary Assistant Principal, Middle School Assistant Principal, and assigned certified and classified staff members. Compensation & BenefitsProspect Ridge Academy offers a comprehensive total compensation package for employees working 0.75 FTE or greater, including:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Multiple plan options designed to support you and your family's health and wellness.Flexible Spending Accounts Options for health care and dependent care expenses.Life & Disability Coverage Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.Retirement Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions.Paid Time Off Paid Annual Leave (PAL) beginning on your first day of work, plus 1115 paid holidays per year (depending on contract length).Mental Health & Well-being Access to confidential resources and support for mental and emotional wellness.Employees working less than 0.75 FTE are eligible for PERA retirement contributions and paid holidays.Salary Hiring Range: Depending on the start date, the position would be 10 or 11 months, with a salary range of $108,573 - $132,162