Visionary Middle School Principal — Equity & Growth Leader

Woodland School District 50; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodland School District 50 is seeking a Middle School Principal (Grades 6-8) at Woodland Middle School. The successful candidate will lead curriculum, instruction, MTSS, and staff development to maximize student growth in a collaborative, equitable environment.

July 1, 2027 start date; salary range $115,000–$140,000 with 260-day exempt calendar. Responsibilities include establishing a shared vision, building positive relationships with families, and ensuring safe, inclusive learning spaces

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of school leadership experience and four (4) years of teaching or school support personnel experience in a public-school setting (preferably at the middle school, junior high, or upper elementary levels).
• Five (5) years of principal experience in a public middle school, demonstrated expertise in middle level philosophy, and Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• -Works with staff, students, families, and community members to build a shared, student-centered middle school vision that ensures all learners are on the path to high school, college, and career readiness.
• -Ensures that the distinct identity and developmental needs of young adolescents drive all school decisions and goals.
• -Conducts timely conversations with staff based on academic and social-emotional performance data to enhance learning outcomes.
• -Creates and maintains a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and orderly learning environment that proactively addresses school safety and student discipline.
• -Develops and monitors schoolwide goals allocating personnel, time, and budgetary resources to support middle-level instructional priorities.
• -Oversees organizational structures, master scheduling, and modern educational technologies.
• -Establishes a rigorous, standards-based curriculum tailored for middle school learners; evaluates instruction and staff performance; supports MTSS and special education needs.
• -Facilitates job-embedded PLC experiences for instructional teams.
• -Engages families as partners and collaborates with community and district partners to expand learning opportunities.

Education

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or School Administration

Doctorate in Educational Leadership or related field

Professional Educator License (PEL) with General Administrative Endorsement (K-12)

Job description

Woodland School District 50 is seeking a Middle School Principal (Grades 6-8) at Woodland Middle School. The successful candidate will lead curriculum, instruction, MTSS, and staff development to maximize student growth in a collaborative, equitable environment.

July 1, 2027 start date; salary range $115,000–$140,000 with 260-day exempt calendar. Responsibilities include establishing a shared vision, building positive relationships with families, and ensuring safe, inclusive learning spaces