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High School Principal

Duties

Job Title:  Principal  

Calendar/Work Days:  12 months - 260 days        

Supervisor: Superintendent

Status: Exempt - Administration

 POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Principal provides strategic and operational leadership for the school, leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of curricular, instructional, personnel, and schoolwide initiatives aligned with the District mission and strategic plan to support and enhance student learning and outcomes. 

Qualifications

  1. Professional Educator License (PEL) with General Administrative or Principal Endorsement.
  2. Master's degree in educational leadership.
  3. Three years of successful secondary administrative and supervisory experience
  4. Three years secondary teaching experience.
  5. Qualified teacher and principal evaluator.
  6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  7. Demonstrated digital literacy and ability to effectively use district technology systems and tools for communication, collaboration, data analysis, instructional leadership, and school operations.
  8. Ability to facilitate student learning through effective leadership and collaboration.
  9. Ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both orally and in writing, in English.
  10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to address difficult situations with courtesy, tact, discretion, and sound judgment.
  11. Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions.
  12. Ability to interpret, analyze, and effectively utilize data to inform decision-making and improve student outcomes.

Salary/Benefits

Salary Range: $195,000 - $225,000

Comprehensive benefit package :125 Cafeteria plan - including but not limited to health, dental, and vision insurance
Group term life/ADD insurance
Employee Assistance Program Paid leave

How to Apply

Visit our website to apply.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/d86/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration

Job Posting Date

10/1/2026

Start Date

7/1/2027

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