Principal or Vice Principal Principal-Preston Middle School
Job Description
Information specific to this position: This position is for the 2026-27 school year at Preston Middle School.
Pay Range: $118,868-$152,745.50/year, based on qualifications and experience*
*These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process for the 2026-27 school year*
Percentage: 100%
Work calendar days: 223
Duration of position: Ongoing
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.
SUMMARY: The principal is responsible for the safety and well-being of students, for assuring excellence in academic and co-curricular programs, for curriculum development and supervision, for faculty evaluation and professional development, for planning and administering the school budget, and for cultivating positive and mutually beneficial relationships with the school community, students, parents, faculty, staff, and the district.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct building-level curriculum and instruction for the purpose of increasing student achievement. Knowledgeable of current research in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Supervise, assess and monitor student performance using objective and verifiable information, including standardized, criterion-referenced district and teacher developed assessments.
- Evaluate and supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school’s curriculum.
- Establish and foster an adult learning environment by maximizing collaboration and adult learning to improve instruction, providing teachers with materials, inspiring new and challenging innovations, and valuing a sense of community.
- Advocate for the students, staff, and district for the purpose of encouraging and promoting community involvement and outreach.
- Develop and manage budgets based on documented program needs, student enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs: keep programs within budget limits; maintain fiscal control; accurately report fiscal information.
- Manage use of school facilities; supervise maintenance of facilities to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe campus.
- Facilitate communication (oral and written) between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
- Represent the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
- Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree with successful completion of principal licensure program
- Minimum of five years of experience in teaching/administration, including a minimum of three years of teaching at the secondary level preferred
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid Colorado Principal License
- Valid Colorado driver’s license
*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to PSD (existing employees please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule). PSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.
Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply!
If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations during any portion of the application process, including testing and/or interviews, please contact us at ADA@psdschools.org. If requesting testing and/or interview accommodations, you must contact us at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date.
