Middle School Principal

HIRING FOR 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR

REPORTS TO: District Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

SALARY RANGE & CATEGORY: $82,500 - $120,187 on Administrative Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WORK CALENDAR: 209 Days

FTE: 1.0

The Middle School Principal provides instructional and operational leadership for the District's middle school program, serving all students in grades 6 - 8 at Sterling Middle School. The principal is responsible for student and staff safety and well-being, continuous improvement in academic and co‑curricular programs, supervision of curriculum and staff, effective budget and resource management, and the cultivation of positive relationships with students, families, staff, and the broader community.

Leadership will reflect the district's mission to prepare each student for life beyond graduation through a balanced curriculum, high expectations, community engagement, and a supportive learning environment.

• Direct building‑level curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the purpose of increasing student achievement; remain knowledgeable of current research in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and adolescent development;
• Supervise, assess, and monitor student performance using objective and verifiable information, including standardized, criterion‑referenced, district, and teacher‑developed assessments;
• Lead grade‑level and content‑area instructional improvement efforts, including progress monitoring and intervention systems for students needing academic or behavioral support;
• Ensure consistent implementation of district instructional expectations and accountability systems.

• Evaluate and supervise school personnel for monitoring performance, providing professional growth, and achieving overall school instructional objectives;
• Establish and foster an adult learning environment by maximizing collaboration and adult learning to improve instruction, providing teachers with materials, inspiring innovation, and valuing a sense of community;
• Recruit, hire, retain, and develop staff in collaboration with district leadership, consistent with district procedures.

• Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that meets the developmental, academic, and social‑emotional needs of students in grades 6 - 8;
• Support systems for attendance improvement, student engagement, behavioral expectations, and restorative practices;
• Ensure consistent supervision and implementation of student discipline practices aligned with district policy, due process, and state law.

• Develop and manage budgets based on documented program needs, student enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs; keep programs within budget limits, maintain fiscal control, and accurately report fiscal information;
• Manage use of school facilities; supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus;
• Organize school operations around improvement of instruction by maintaining a safe and orderly environment, upholding state laws, contracts, and district policies, managing personnel, maintaining the facility, efficiently managing financial resources, and coordinating effective instructional programs with a master schedule.

• Facilitate communication (oral and written) between personnel, students, and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, and/or resolving conflicts;
• Advocate for students, staff, and the district for the purpose of encouraging and promoting community involvement and outreach;
• Represent the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and assisting with issues related to the school environment.

• Serve on district committees and initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Educational Leadership, School…