Middle School Principal - Federal Campus

Rocky Mountain Prep•Denver, CO

13h•$115,000 - $160,000

About The Position

This is a unique opportunity for a bold, people-centered leader to build on the momentum of transformation and guide RMP-Federal Middle School toward becoming one of the highest-performing schools in Denver. RMP-Federal is a school with a committed staff, engaged families, and a community of partners deeply invested in its success. The school has experienced both bright spots and challenges– student joy and adult dedication alongside opportunities to strengthen consistency in culture, systems, and instructional quality. Now, RMP-Federal is poised for a pivotal next chapter The next principal will not be stepping into a start-from-scratch situation. Instead, you'll inherit a school with an active leadership team, strategic partnerships, and a clear path forward. Your charge will be to refine what’s working, address key areas of growth, and accelerate results with integrity, coherence, and compassion. Strategic Context RMP-Federal is part of a strong feeder pattern, co-located with RMP-Ruby Hill Elementary and directly fed by RMP-Southwest Elementary. Students matriculate into RMP-SMART High School, a green-rated school on the Colorado School Performance Framework. This structure creates an exceptional opportunity for aligned, cradle-to-college academic experiences and a tight-knit, community-based network of schools. Recent investments at RMP-Federal have focused on: Rebuilding staff and student culture Increasing instructional consistency and skills Strengthening leadership structures Ensuring consistent instructional coaching Establishing high expectations for students and staff Your role will be to: Direct a highly effective leadership team with your APs and office administrators Bring clarity and coherence to the school’s instructional priorities Strengthen adult culture rooted in a shared bar of excellence and high trust Reaffirm relationships with families and external stakeholders Lead strategic collaboration with principals across the feeder pattern This is a community with momentum and deserves a grounded, visionary leader to sustain and scale its success. Why We’re Hiring Early We are looking to hire Federal’s next principal in Spring 2026, with a start date that allows for a deep, intentional onboarding process ahead of the 2026–2027 school year. This transition period allows you to: Build relationships with students, staff, and families before major decisions are made Analyze data and observe current systems with fresh eyes Partner with outgoing students and families, current leadership, APs, and network teams to understand what’s in motion and support further collaboration and implementation Connect with community stakeholders and families Design/Lead your school-based Summer PD with vision and credibility ahead of the new school year We believe school transformation takes preparation, trust, and momentum—not just urgency.

Requirements

Proven success in improving outcomes for historically underserved students
Experience in school turnaround, transformation, or redesign
Deep instructional expertise with a passion for coaching and adult learning
A strong equity lens and commitment to inclusive practices
The ability to navigate complex school and district dynamics with clarity and care
High emotional intelligence, presence, and belief in the power of relationships
A track record of building effective leadership teams and school cultures
Long-term commitment to place-based leadership and community investment

Responsibilities

Ensure curriculum implementation and instruction are rigorous, equitable, and inclusive—especially for multilingual learners and students with disabilities
Guide data-driven instructional cycles that result in measurable student growth
Coach APs and teachers with clarity, compassion, and accountability
Elevate tiered support systems, ensuring that every student has access to what they need to thrive
Lead strategic budget development and financial management, aligning resources to instructional priorities, equity commitments, and measurable student outcomes
Design and refine staffing structures that maximize instructional quality, leadership capacity, and operational sustainability
Cultivate strong, proactive relationships with Denver Public Schools (DPS) partners to ensure compliance, advocacy, and seamless collaboration across district systems
Oversee facilities and campus operations to ensure a safe, organized, and student-centered learning environment that reflects high expectations and pride
Build a culture where students feel seen, challenged, and joyful
Partner with RMP’s culture team to strengthen restorative practices, routines, and elevate opportunities for student leadership
Lead adult culture rooted in psychological safety, mutual accountability, and shared values
Celebrate student identity, success, and community connections
Lead a cohesive and unified school leadership team with aligned roles, responsibilities, and routines
Develop leadership capacity through coaching, distributed leadership, and clear decision-making protocols
Ensure the leadership team models a culture of growth-mindset, resilience, and trust
Rebuild and strengthen family trust through authentic engagement and transparent communication
Cultivate relationships with key community stakeholders, faith leaders, and neighborhood organizations
Partner with Ruby Hill and Southwest Principals to ensure strong alignment across the feeder pattern
Collaborate with the SMART High School Principal to ensure 8th graders are ready—academically and emotionally—for high school
Align resources, staffing, and budget to school priorities
Ensure operational systems are tight, sustainable, and student-centered
Lead hiring, retention, and staff development aligned to school culture and values