2026-27 Principal-Middle School-Preston Middle School

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); Presencial; USD 118.868 - 152.745; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

PERA retirement

Short and long term disability

Descripción de la vacante

Poudre School District is looking for a principal for Preston Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. Responsibilities include overseeing academic programs, managing faculty, and engaging with the community to ensure student success. The position requires a Master's degree with a valid Colorado Principal License, and a minimum of five years of teaching or administrative experience, with three years preferred at the secondary level. Competitive salary range from $118,868 to $152,745.50 annually, with comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Formación

• Master's degree and principal licensure.
• Five years of experience in teaching/administration.
• Three years of secondary level teaching preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Direct curriculum and instruction to improve student achievement.
• Supervise and assess student performance.
• Evaluate and supervise school personnel.
• Facilitate communication among personnel, students, and parents.
• Manage budgets based on program needs and student enrollment.

Conocimientos

Collaboration

Curriculum development

Budget management

Community involvement

Staff evaluation

Educación

Master's degree with principal licensure

Valid Colorado Principal License

Valid Colorado driver's license

Descripción del empleo

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 per year, based on qualifications and experience (updated 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, 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 cocurricular programs; for curriculum development and supervision; for faculty evaluation and professional development; for planning and administering the school budget; and for assuring smooth relationships with the school community, students, parents, faculty, staff, and the district.

JOB TASKS

• 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 the 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, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• 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.
• Valid Colorado Principal License.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to [e-mail].