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School: Colorado Calvert Academy

Job Title: Principal

Category: Full-time

Classification: Administrator/School Leadership, Development/Fundraising, Operations/Business Office/Administrative

Work Year: 2010-2011

Job Description:

Colorado Calvert Academy State Charter School (CCASCS) is a virtual school reaching out to students in grades K-8 across the state of Colorado. The virtual school incorporates both online and offline curriculum to give each child the best academic experience. The Principal oversees the academic and operational aspects of the school, including curriculum, assessment, instruction, technology, and professional development. The Principal will assist in developing public relations, communications, and marketing plans for student recruitment events across the state. The Principal is dedicated to and works in concert with the faculty, parents, and community to encourage, support, and nurture students in their pursuit of excellence.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master’s degree in education and/or administration. Must possess Colorado certification in Administration. Experience as an administrator in an elementary or middle school preferred. Experience in virtual learning a plus. Candidate must have demonstrated strong leadership and managerial skills, financial astuteness, excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the vision to guide the school’s future development. The candidate must be familiar with the governance of a charter school and have ability to work with the service provider, Calvert Education Services, to guide the school community through long-range plans. Marketing and fundraising experience is a plus.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should apply online: Employment Opportunities

School Contact Info- Sally Birmingham, Human Resources Manager, sbirmingham@calvertservices.org

Date Posted: 2010-01-27

Closing Date: 2010-04-27

Colorado Calvert Academy Profile

Address

Colorado Calvert Academy
155 E. Boardwalk Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80525

Contact Information

Web Site: http://coloradocalvertacademy.com/
Phone: (970)232-3317
Fax: (719)258-1591

School Info

Authorizer: Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI)
Year Opened: 2010
Grade Levels: K , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8
Enrollment: 162
Educational Program: Alternative , Online

Description

The Colorado Calvert Academy learning environment consists of a partnership among students, our faculty, parents, peers, and both academic and technology support teams. The support of our team empowers your child to reach his or her full academic potential. Colorado Calvert Academy is a virtual school which uses the best of technology along with a standards-based curriculum to support students in a home-based learning environment.

The foundation of the Colorado Calvert Academy program is the world-renowned Calvert School curriculum. Calvert has been the trusted leader in distance learning for over a century—serving students and schools in all 50 states and over 60 countries. Calvert’s curriculum is used by public, private, virtual, charter and international schools, as well as families, to successfully educate children. Colorado Calvert Academy's teachers are experienced online teachers and value building relationships with students and families which enhance each child's academic needs at a level which is appropriate. Our mission is to inspire every child to reach their full potential.