Global Village Academy Fort Collins will be in its second year in the 2014-15 school year. We are opening a brand new building and are looking for Principal candidates who feel they can successfully meet or exceed the criteria below. 

This position will assist in all aspects of opening a new building, including but not limited to: development of budget; work with building contractors and GVCC; conduct parent meetings; recruit, interview, select, staff members; cultivate, implement, and support the mission, vision, and strategic feedback; coordinate and support the professional development and instructional growth of all teaching staff; oversee ordering of curriculum, furniture, equipment, and supplies. The Principal will work with the school start-up team to have the new facility ready to open by August of 2014.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with all stakeholders responsible for construction of new building
• Oversight of student achievement, discipline and attendance
• Staff selection, management, development, and evaluation
• Establish and implement effective communications with the local Board of Directors, the Global Village Charter Collaborative Board ,and all local school stakeholders
• Implement effective student recruiting strategies that enable the school meet its enrollment goals
• Manage the local school finances with the scope of the approved budget
• Community outreach and increasing stakeholder support
• Work with the Global Village Charter Collaborative (GVCC) support team regarding human resources, finance, technology, professional development, mentoring, marketing, and legal support
• Develop and implement he school's uniform improvement plan with feedback from the School Accountability Committee to ensure achievement for every child
• Direct all programs necessary for the educational, operational and financial well-being and success of the school
• Serve as the primary instructional coach for the teaching faculty, providing regular observations and data-based performance feedback

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: Colorado Principal's License. Previous experience opening a school or school building preferable.

EXPERIENCE: Over 5 years administration, 7 years of experience (including the 5 years) in public education within the school setting, including teaching.

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.