High School Principal

About Rocky Mountain Prep

Rocky Mountain Prep (RMP), a network of inclusive, public charter schools, has established a legacy of educational excellence in the Denver metro area. 

With a mission to empower every student to reach their full potential through a rigorous, loving, and transformative academic experience, RMP has been preparing students for success in college, career, and life for over 15 years. We are in year one of a merger between “Legacy RMP” schools and “Legacy STRIVE” schools, currently operating 12 schools (5 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high schools), serving nearly 5,000 students across 12 schools.

RMP is driven by the belief that potential is everywhere, but opportunity is not. This belief is supported by our PEAK values – Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness – which define our culture and guide our commitment to academic excellence, inclusive education, and fostering a culture of love and respect. 

As we continue to grow and evolve, our focus remains steadfast: to create opportunities for every student, fostering a future where each can achieve and succeed. Our leadership team, dedicated to making a positive impact on the families in our community, supports a talented team of teachers and school leaders to prepare our students for a future of possibilities​.

The Opportunity

The Principal is tasked with a pivotal role in operationalizing and management of a comprehensive turnaround strategy and plan. This responsibility not only involves the initial execution of the strategy, but also its ongoing management, ensuring that the plan is dynamic, responsive, and effectively communicated across all levels of the school community. 

Key expectations include:

• Operationalizing the School’s Turnaround Strategy: Translate strategic goals into actionable steps, ensuring the plan is clearly outlined and implemented with fidelity across the school's operations, academics, and culture.
• Management and Leadership: Provide day-to-day leadership in managing the turnaround plan, and guiding the school's leadership team to align with and embrace the strategic objectives. This involves being a motivating force, inspiring commitment, and ensuring accountability within the team.
• Regular Updates and Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with your Manager, lead team, and broader school community, providing regular updates on the progress of the turnaround plan. This includes sharing successes, challenges, and lessons learned to foster transparency and collective ownership of the turnaround process.
• Monitoring and Status Updates: Conduct regular reviews of the plan's implementation status, ensuring that the school staff and community are informed and engaged with the progress. This requires setting up systems for tracking, monitoring, and reporting on key indicators of success.
• Adaptability and Proactive Recommendations: Demonstrate adaptability by making proactive recommendations to adjust the plan as needed. This involves being attuned to emergent needs and opportunities, ensuring the strategy remains relevant and effective in achieving its goals.
• Aligning with RMP’s Vision: Ensure that all strategic planning and implementation efforts are in alignment with Rocky Mountain Prep’s mission, values, and long-term objectives. The principal will play a critical role in the integration of these foundational elements into the fabric of the turnaround strategy, approach, and reinforcing the school's commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement.

Core Competencies

Academic Achievement

• History of improving student academic learning outcomes.
• Utilizing data to inform instructional practices.
• Implement effective curriculum to meet state standards 

Cultural Competence and DEI

• Build an inclusive school culture that values diversity and promotes equity
• Address diverse community needs with respect and sensitivity
• Ensure equitable access and participation for all students

Leadership and Vision

• Inspire and lead staff and students towards a shared vision of excellence.
• Proven success in leading significant school transformation
• Cultivate high expectations and academic rigor.

Fostering an environment of belonging and engagement

• Creating a welcoming and connected school environment
• Engaging actively with the staff, families, community, and school stakeholders to build partnership
• Promoting a strong sense of belonging, school pride, and community spirit

Communication and Collaboration

• Strong communication skills with a diverse audience (network team, families, students, staff, stakeholders)
• Collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
• Skillfully resolve conflicts and build consensus

Operational and Team Management

• Efficiently manage school operations, budgeting, staffing, and resourcing
• Lead and manage a diverse school leadership team responsible for the day-to-day academics, school operations, and instruction
• Be an inspiring, collaborative leader with a strong coaching orientation and lens who knows when to coach and when to take the lead 

Experience

• Experience in diverse educational settings, especially in the context of driving culture and academic transformation.
• Record of results in previous roles. Evidence of improved student outcomes, positive changes in school culture (adults & students), effective team-building, and successful implementation of new/revitalized curriculum, programs, and/or initiatives. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills are essential. The ability to motivate, inspire, and guide others through change.

Additional Skills

Change Management and Resilience: Experience in leading schools through significant transitions or reforms. Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges and changing educational landscapes.

Building and Sustaining Inclusive Cultures: Experience in implementing DEI initiatives and promoting a sense of belonging among students, staff, and the community.

Planning and Execution: Roles that required the development and execution of strategic plans aligned with educational goals. Evidence of using data-driven approaches for decision-making and school development.

Operational and Financial Management: Experience in efficiently managing a school's operations, resources, and budget. Skills in optimizing resource allocation to support educational objectives.

Benefits

• Our benefits package includes: 
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement through PERA
• Paid-Time-Off

Salary
$115,000 - $160,000 a year
Rocky Mountain Prep offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with a salary range of $115-125K annually.

RMP is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Thank you so much for considering Rocky Mountain Prep for the next stage in your teaching career. We look forward to getting to know you and to sharing more about us. Please reach out with any questions!

Please review our Rocky Mountain Prep Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about our program!

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.   Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.
RMP is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have any questions,  please email our Talent Recruiter Lexi Pacheco at lexi.pacheco@rockymountainprep.org. We appreciate your interest in Rocky Mountain Prep and look forward to getting to know you!