McElwain Elementary Assistant Principal

Position Type: Administrative/Leadership - Assistant Principal / Elementary Assistant Principal Date Posted: 6/29/2026 Location: McElwain Elementary School FULL SALARY RANGE : Level 13 (minimum: $82,937 - mid-point: $102,391 - maximum: $121,845). The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.

STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK : 40

FTE : 1.0

MONTHS : 10

JOB CODE : 3085

POSITION TYPE : New/Replacement LOCATION : Thornton, CO Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. SUMMARY : Assist the principal in the administration of the elementary school, including but not limited to, developing and enforcing policies related to student discipline and attendance; planning, organizing and implementing curriculum; hiring, supervising, evaluating and assisting with dismissing personnel; monitoring and enforcing building safety and security; assisting in planning and implementing student programs; and assisting in the development and implementation of the school improvement plan.

JOB TASKS

Develop, implement and maintain discipline policies and procedures. Develop, implement and monitor attendance policies and procedures. Plan, organize and implement curriculum and instruction in accordance with District and state guidelines and procedures. Develop and maintain relationships with parents and community to encourage and value their participation in the learning experience of the whole child. Assist in the management of human resources, including hiring, supervising, evaluating and assisting with dismissing personnel. Monitor safety and security of the building. Respond timely to building security and maintenance needs. Assist in program planning and implementation for recipient groups (e.g., gifted and talented, ELL, non-categorical, special education, at-risk, etc.). Assist in the development and implementation of the school improvement plan, including staff development. Assist in implementing and gathering student data. Participate in personal professional growth opportunities. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Master's degree plus additional coursework required to obtain a Colorado Principal License. Minimum of three (3) years of experience employed as a teacher or special services provider (SSP), preferably at the secondary level. Valid Colorado driver's license. Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills. Strong decision making, analytical and organizational skills. Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of and ability to develop, monitor and evaluate curriculum, discipline plans and supervision/safety plans (RDPs). LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS Colorado Principal License required. Classified Employee and Certified Employee Evaluation Training Certificates required within one (1) month after hire.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

All applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.

SALARY INFORMATION

The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees' education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview. #J-18808-Ljbffr Adams 12 Five Star Schools