Middle School Principal

Middle School Principal

The Middle School Principal position for the  school year has been filled through an interim appointment. The district is maintaining this posting to build a qualified applicant pool for the  school year and any potential future openings. Candidates who apply may be contacted as part of a future formal hiring process. Interim appointments are temporary and are made at the discretion of the Superintendent to ensure continuity of leadership while the district evaluates long-term staffing needs.

Reports To:

District Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent

Salary Range & Category: $82,500 - $120,187 on the Administrative Salary Schedule

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Calendar: 209 Days FTE: 1.0

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Instructional Leadership & Student Achievement
• Direct building-level curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the purpose of increasing student achievement
• Supervise, assess, and monitor student performance using objective and verifiable information
• Lead grade-level and content-area instructional improvement efforts
• Ensure consistent implementation of district instructional expectations and accountability systems
• Staff Supervision & Professional Development
• Evaluate and supervise school personnel for monitoring performance, providing professional growth, and achieving overall school instructional objectives
• Establish and foster an adult learning environment
• Recruit, hire, retain, and develop staff in collaboration with district leadership
• School Culture, Climate, and Student Support
• Promote a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• 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
• Operations, Budgeting, and Resource Management
• Develop and manage budgets based on documented program needs, student enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs
• 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
• Communication & Community Engagement
• 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
• Other Duties
• Serve on district committees and initiatives as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education or Formal Training:
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration, or a related field preferred and will be given first consideration. Additional coursework required for eligibility toward a Colorado Principal License is required or must be completed within an agreed-upon timeframe.

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