Anticipated* Junior High Principal​/Activities Director

Junior High Principal / Activities Director

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Madrid Community School District is seeking a dynamic, student‑centered leader to serve as our Junior High Principal / Activities Director. This position provides leadership for grades 6–8 while overseeing district activities and extracurricular programming.

• Provide instructional leadership and support continuous school improvement initiatives.
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment for students and staff.
• Supervise and evaluate certified and classified staff.
• Support curriculum implementation, assessment practices, and student achievement goals.
• Manage student discipline and attendance processes using restorative and proactive approaches.
• Collaborate with families, staff, and community stakeholders to strengthen student outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with district policies, state requirements, and educational regulations.
• Coordinate building operations, scheduling, and student services.

• Provide leadership and oversight of extracurricular programs including athletics, activities, and clubs.
• Coordinate schedules, facilities, transportation, officials, and event logistics.
• Supervise coaches and activity sponsors and support program development.
• Promote student participation and positive sportsmanship.
• Ensure compliance with conference, district, and state association requirements.
• Assist with budgeting and management of activity‑related expenditures.
• Serve as an ambassador for district activities and community engagement.

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or related field required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in education preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience with staff supervision, student discipline, and school operations preferred.
• Ability to balance instructional leadership with activities administration responsibilities.

Candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain:

• Valid Iowa administrative license issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.
• Iowa Principal (PK–12)
• Iowa Evaluator Approval / Evaluator License

• District‑paid family health insurance
• District‑paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Access to a wide variety of voluntary benefit options, including additional insurance and supplemental coverage opportunities
• PTO
• Sick leave
• Paid holidays

Salary will be based on experience and district‑approved administrative compensation schedules.

Interested candidates should apply through the district’s application process and submit:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• Credentials and references
• Copies of applicable licensure

Applications will remain open until filled.

Madrid Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.