Elementary School Principal

Position Type: Administrative-Licensed/Principal Date Posted: 2/24/2026 Location: Inspiration View Elementary School Date Available: 07/13/2026 Closing Date: When Filled ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCYElementary Principal - Inspiration View Elementary SchoolReports To: POWER Zone Superintendent Starting Date: July 13, 2026 Timeline: Apply by March 13; interviews the week of March 23 Work Schedule: 210 Contracted work days - Visit our website for the innovative D49 calendar Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental and vision), paid sick and personal leave and elective retirement savings plans. Benefit details here. Salary: The minimum salary for this position is $113,842 and the maximum salary is $133,902. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant administrative experience (the maximum credit granted is 20 years). Job Description: Elementary School PrincipalJoin a Culture of Excellence The POWER Zone is seeking an exceptional, relational leader to serve as the next Principal of Inspiration View Elementary School: a beautiful and thriving arts-enhanced elementary campus in District 49 where students are truly seen, heard, and loved. At IVES, our mission is to foster individual student promise and passions and to cultivate a learning environment where students create, collaborate, communicate, and celebrate through diverse learning opportunities. School District 49 is recognized for offering meaningful choices and honoring authentic voices. We provide diverse pathways for students and families, and we listen closely to the educators and stakeholders who make our system strong. That commitment makes us the best place to learn, work, and lead! Within that spirit, the POWER Zone lives out one top priority: People First. We are looking for a principal who leads with heart, drives strong instruction, and builds on the solid foundation already in place at IVES. The leader we're looking for will: • Build trust and strong partnerships with students, staff, and families • Lead with deep instructional expertise and a sharp focus on student growth and achievement • Bring successful experience as a teacher and school leader, preferably at the elementary level • Strengthen and elevate the systems that make IVES and the POWER Zone exceptional Learn more about the POWER Zone and Inspiration View Elementary School here: If you are a leader who believes relationships fuel results and who is ready to inspire an already strong school community to even greater heights, we would love to hear from you!About School District 49 District 49 serves more than 26,000 students and 2,000 staff in eastern Colorado Springs. We are proud to offer a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, blended, homeschool, and career-focused pathways. We are progressive, growth-oriented, and committed to bold thinking in service of students. See attached job description for details about this position. EOE M/F/D/VApplication Instructions For your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the following: 1. Upload full and complete official transcripts beginning with your Bachelor's degree 2. Answer all questions on the application including all disclosure questions. Please fill in all relevant work experience on your application to ensure correct placement on the D49 pay schedule 3. Upload letter of introduction/cover letter 4. Upload letters of recommendation (optional) 5. Upload current resume 6. Upload Colorado Department of Education issued administrator license or statement of where you are in the process of obtaining your license The entire application process is completed online. Please complete and upload all documents via the Applitrack system. Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office. If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located. Non-Discrimination Disclosure District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.

Created: 2026-03-04