High School Principal

Position Summary

The High School Principal provides instructional and operational leadership for Sterling High School, serving all students in grades 9–12. The principal is responsible for student 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.

• Direct building‑level curriculum, instruction, and assessment to maximize student achievement and close opportunity gaps; stay current with research on curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
• Use objective and verifiable data from standardized assessments, district‑developed assessments, and classroom performance to monitor and improve teaching and learning.
• 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; provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional growth opportunities that align with district goals.
• Establish and foster an adult learning environment through collaboration and professional learning communities to improve instruction.
• 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 9‑12.
• 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 building budgets based on documented program needs, enrollment, personnel, and operational requirements; maintain fiscal accountability and compliance.
• Manage use of school facilities; supervise maintenance to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
• Organize school operations around instruction, maintaining a safe environment, upholding state laws, contracts, and district policies, and coordinating instructional programs with a master schedule.
• Stay current with district policies, Board of Education standards, and relevant state and federal regulations.

• Facilitate communication between personnel, students, and parents to evaluate situations, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
• Advocate for students, staff, and the district to encourage community involvement and outreach.
• Represent the school within community forums to maintain ongoing support for educational goals and address school‑related issues.

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

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, School Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Additional coursework required for eligibility toward a Colorado Principal License required or must be completed within an agreed‑upon time frame.

Minimum of five (5) years of teaching and/or administrative experience in K–12 education.

• Prior leadership experience in a secondary school setting, demonstrating an understanding of developmental, instructional, and social‑emotional needs of students in grades 9–12.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations, including multilingual…