Middle School Principal

Middle School Principal

Location:

Sterling Middle School

Date Posted: 5/5/2026

Date Available:

07/19/2027

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 reflects 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.

Instructional Leadership & Student Achievement

• Direct building‑level curriculum, instruction, and assessment to increase 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.

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 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.

School Culture, Climate, and Student Support

• 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.

Operations, Budgeting, and Resource Management

• 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, 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 evaluating situations, solving problems, and resolving conflicts.
• Advocate for students, staff, and the district to encourage and promote community involvement and outreach.
• Represent the school within community forums to maintain ongoing community support for educational goals and assist with issues related to the school environment.

Other Duties

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

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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