Assistant Principal-Middle School-Preston Middle School

Position Information

Preston Middle School, 2026-27 school year.

• Pay Range: $98,944–$/year (based on qualifications and experience)
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  Note:
  
  Pay rates based on the 2025-26 school year; will be updated during negotiations for the 2026-27 school year.
• Percentage: 100%
• Work Calendar: 213 days
• Duration: Ongoing
• Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk‑in clinic, and other optional benefit elections.

The assistant principal is responsible for assisting the Principal with instructional and organizational leadership, direction, supervision, operations and accountability for the attainment of school goals. Duties include evaluating, appraising, mentoring and monitoring licensed and classified staff; leading staff professional development; supervising, monitoring, and encouraging appropriate student behavior and individual student success; and planning and implementation of required assessments.

• Assist and support the implementation of building‑level curriculum and instruction for the purpose of increasing student achievement.
• Supervise, assess and monitor student performance using objective and verifiable information, including standardized, criterion‑referenced district and teacher developed assessments.
• Evaluate and supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of the school's curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with the Principal to implement and monitor safety plans, oversee suspensions and expulsions; establish guidelines and expectations for appropriate student behavior with the goal of maintaining an academic environment conducive to student achievement, including, but not limited to, supervision during lunch, in the hallways, and during co‑curricular activities at night and after school.
• Facilitate communication (oral and written) between personnel, students and/or parents for evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Participate in social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
• Develop and implement staff development opportunities including organizing and facilitating department, team, and/or building based discussions, trainings, or meetings.
• Assist Principal with the hiring of new teachers and building staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree with successful completion of principal licensure program.
• More than three years and up to and including five years of teaching experience at the secondary level and one additional year of experience in discipline, attendance and supervision (dean/administrative) also preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado Principal's License.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent.