Duties

Instructional Leadership

• Assumes responsibility and instructional leadership for the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the educational program
• Communicates with students, teachers, parents and community members using a variety of mediums
• Partners with teachers to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and individual teacher performance
• Coordinates and promotes professional growth plans and opportunities for faculty and staff
• Coordinates new teacher induction and ongoing staff development program
• Establishes a professional development plan for all building level administrators with on-going dialogue, reflection, and evaluation
• Provides leadership and oversight for the instructional, co-curricular and extra-curricular programs
• Responsible for horizontal and vertical articulation and curricular alignment 
• Works with teachers and parents to implement student interventions that differentiate instruction based on student need.
• Reviews curriculum development proposals
• Oversees assessment program
• Establishes, monitors, and evaluates school improvement goals as documented in the annual School Improvement Plan
• Uses data to make decisions about curriculum, assessment, instruction and all school improvement efforts
• Establishes a culture of mutual respect and excellence through dialogue and relationships with staff, students, central office administrators, and community members
• Develops, monitors, and evaluates programs to enhance positive school culture and climate
• Responsible for staffing, enrollment, and budget decisions involving master schedule development
• Coordinates selection of all certified and classified staff 

Management

• Develops building master schedule and staff supervision schedule
• Monitors overall school and departmental budgets
• Ultimately responsible for building operations and maintenance
• Interprets Board of Education and central office policies and procedures 
• Maintains student handbook and building procedures 
• Responsible for student management, attendance and discipline
• Oversees the inventory, purchase, and organization of textbooks and supplies
• Coordinates building level crisis plan
• Supervises school activities and events

Qualifications

Professional Educator License with General Administrative Endorsement

Teacher Evaluator Training/Designation

Salary/Benefits

Beginning salary: $100,000 commensurate with experience, health insurance, district paid TRS, sick leave, personal leave

Additional Notes

Character traits desired by staff:

Supportive of teachers and staff, communicates effectively, promotes student accountability, leads with integrity, trustworthy, and consistent with student discipline

The ideal candidate:

• Trust and Collaboration: An approachable leader who trusts staff to do their jobs without micromanaging, fosters open communication, acts as a supportive teammate on the administrative team, and builds strong relationships with staff, students, and the community.
• Discipline and Accountability: A leader who maintains consistent student discipline, holds everyone accountable regardless of outside pressure or family background, and supports teachers and staff, especially when dealing with parents.
• Academic Focus and Scheduling: An administrator who prioritizes academic rigor and high standards and who carefully evaluates the master schedule to ensure top academic students are not forced to choose between conflicting courses.
• Experience and Culture: An experienced, stable administrator who understands day-to-day school operations, athletics, and extracurricular programs while actively working to build school spirit and a positive, long-term culture.

How to Apply

Please send a letter of interest, resume, references, and transcripts to:

Dr. Shane Gordon- Superintendent, Meridian CUSD #15
By email: gordons@meridianhawks.net

All documents should be scanned into one file.

Email Address

gordons@meridianhawks.net

School District

https://www.meridianhawks.net/o/high-school

Position Website

https://www.meridianhawks.net/page/employment

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

10/23/2026