Dual Language Middle School Principal

MOUNT VERNON SCHOOLS

Dual Language Middle School Principal

Principal
- Middle School Current Salary: $190,630-$214,543 for 2026/27 school year

Bilingual in Spanish/ English Required

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AFFILIATION:
Exempt

SALARY LEVEL:
Principal
- Middle School Current Salary: $190,630-$214,543 for 2026/27 school year

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Assistant Superintendent or designee

Mount Vernon School District (MVSD) purposefully prepares every student for success by ensuring inclusion and belonging, providing high-quality instruction, and empowering learners with the skills and confidence to thrive in a diverse and dynamic world. This mission commits us to the success of each student and affirms our responsibility to create learning environments where all students—across every background, language, and identity—can belong, dream, and achieve.

To fulfill this purpose, we recognize the need to confront and transform inequitable systems, structures, and practices that have historically limited access and opportunity, particularly for students of color and other marginalized groups. Guided by our core values and the commitments outlined in the new MVSD Strategic Plan, we strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination and inequity, ensuring that race, ethnicity, culture, language, or circumstance no longer predict student outcomes.

By centering equity, inclusion, and rigorous, culturally responsive learning, we hold ourselves collectively accountable for preparing every student to reach their highest potential and to thrive as empowered, capable, and future‑ready graduates.

The Principal of the Dual Language Middle School serves as the instructional and operational leader of a Spanish–English dual language learning environment serving adolescent learners. The Principal is responsible for the overall administration of the school and for advancing bilingualism, biliteracy, academic achievement, and cultural competence through a high‑quality dual language instructional program.

This role provides visionary, equity‑centered leadership to ensure rigorous instruction, strong systems of student support, and a safe, inclusive school culture that honors linguistic and cultural diversity. The Principal collaborates closely with students, staff, families, and community partners to promote student engagement, positive school climate, and shared responsibility for student success. The Principal leads with an explicit commitment to closing opportunity gaps and ensuring that all students—particularly historically underserved learners—are supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Provide overall leadership and management of the school, including instructional programs, operations, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and facilities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the School Improvement Plan aligned to district priorities and strategic goals.
• Serve as an effective and collaborative member of the district administrative leadership team.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate certificated and classified staff in accordance with district procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• Establish systems, structures, and routines that support effective middle school operations and a positive learning environment.
• Manage time, responsibilities, and competing priorities effectively while modeling strong organizational leadership.

• Provide leadership for the Spanish–English dual language instructional model, ensuring fidelity to program design and alignment with district expectations.
• Demonstrate expertise or strong knowledge of dual language education, language acquisition, bilingual development, and adolescent learning.
• Lead the development and implementation of rigorous, culturally responsive instruction across content areas in both English and Spanish.
• Support department‑based collaboration, curriculum alignment, and vertical articulation within the middle school setting.
• Utilize the district‑adopted instructional framework to observe instruction, provide meaningful feedback, and support…