High School Principal

EAST GRAND SCHOOL DISTRICT 2
JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: High School Principal
DEPARTMENT AFFILIATION: High School Education
EVALUATOR: Superintendent
RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent
WORK YEAR: 179 Days/Year
JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Superintendent the High School
Principal provides visionary leadership and administrative oversight for all aspects of the
schools educational program and in alignment with the district strategic plan. The Principal is
responsible for the academic achievement of students the professional development and
evaluation of staff the safety and well-being of the school community and the cultivation of
strong relationships with families and the broader community. This role requires both strong
technical competencies and exemplary personal character to effectively lead a diverse school
community.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Instructional Leadership - Develops and implements a rigorous standards-aligned
curriculum in accordance with Colorado Academic Standards and in alignment with the
district strategic plan and the school Unified Improvement Plan. Monitors student
achievement data and leads continuous improvement efforts to close achievement gaps
and elevate performance across all student populations.
*Staff Management and Evaluation - Recruits hires supervises and evaluates all school
personnel. Provides ongoing coaching and professional development aligned to district
and building goals. Conducts formal and informal teacher observations in compliance
with Colorados educator evaluation system (SB 10-191).
*School Culture and Student Support - Establishes and maintains a positive inclusive
and safe school environment. Oversees student discipline attendance and restorative
justice programs. Coordinates social-emotional learning and mental health supports in
partnership with school counselors and community resources.
*Operations and Resource Management - Administers the schools resources and
budget responsibly manages facilities and ensures compliance with district policies
Colorado state law and federal regulations including IDEA Title I and Title IX.
*Family and Community Engagement - Serves as the primary representative of the
school to parents community partners and the school board. Communicates school
goals student progress and policy updates clearly and consistently.

*Extracurricular and Activities Oversight - Supervises athletic programs clubs and
extracurricular activities in coordination with the Athletic/Activities Director. Attends
evening and weekend school events as required.
*District-Wide Committees and Teams Actively participates in contributes to or leads
district-level leadership teams committees and collaborative works as assigned by the
Superintendent.
*Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED:
*Masters degree in Educational Leadership Administration or a related field.
*Valid Colorado Principal License issued by the Colorado Department of Education
(CDE) or eligibility for licensure.
*Completion of CDEs E-Train Evaluator training (SB 22-070).
PREFERRED:
*Experience in a Colorado public school district.
*Minimum 5 years successful classroom teaching experience preferably at the secondary
level.
*Minimum of 3 years of school administrative or leadership experience related to school
culture student engagement and growth.
*Familiarity with Colorados accountability frameworks (CMAS PSAT/SAT Unified
Improvement Plan)
*Experience working with diverse student populations including Multilingual Learners
and students with IEPs.
*Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.