Middle School Principal

Stargate Charter School • Thornton, CO

12d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Stargate Charter School is seeking an individual to serve as a Middle School Principal for the 2026 -2027 school year. This position will provide leadership and administration which will motivate instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance so as to provide the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and personally.
This is a 10.5 month, full time, benefited position with a salary range from $100,000 - $150,000 based on related experience. Benefits include employer paid medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, and paid time off; other optional benefits plans, like dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance are available and paid by employee. (Please note benefits are subject to change without notice.)
Our Mission Statement: Stargate School will provide a differentiated program designed specifically to meet the needs of identified intellectually gifted learners in order to challenge each student’s academic abilities, support their unique emotional needs, promote individual character development and encourage a life-long love of learning.
Our Vision Statement: Stargate community will be a leader and innovator in intellectually gifted education by providing a learning environment to enhance gifted students’ needs.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in School Administration, Education Leadership, or equivalent
• Minimum of five years of verifiable classroom teaching experience, preferably at Middle school level
• Minimum of 4 years of verifiable school administrator experience, preferably at Middle, or equivalent
• Valid Colorado Department of Education principal license.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflict.
• Knowledge and experience implementing gifted best practices.
• Ability to apply educational research.
• Knowledge of data analysis, curriculum and instruction, budgeting and accounting, special education laws and employee handbook.
• Ability to keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to your job. Includes adapting to and mastering new system applications and processes as implemented by the school or district.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, school policies, building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Operating knowledge of school and district information technology systems and any other department specific software and equipment required within 2 months after entering position.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, email, etc.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate effective instructional leadership skills that provide focus on student growth and achievement.
• Guide the development of a caring collaborative community that includes all stakeholders in the school.
• Lead and manage academic personnel to ensure an orderly work and learning environment.
• Provide purpose and vision for the school. Articulate a belief system through voice and actions, leading the school in a clear focus, communicating your vision for the school, and being the change agent when necessary.
• Articulate effective instructional practices by providing intellectual stimulation, being actively involved in, and having knowledge of current research in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Assesses quality of classroom instruction by monitoring, being visible, conducting walkthroughs regularly, communicating, and providing a clear behavior structure and atmosphere.
• Implement an accountability system through the school accreditation process, aligning instruction with state and school standards, using the school evaluation system, providing expectations for an orderly atmosphere, holding data discussions with staff and teachers, and adapting to the needs of the current situation by seeking input.
• Establish and foster an adult learning environment by maximizing collaboration and adult learning to improve instruction, providing teachers with materials, inspiring new and challenging innovations, and valuing a sense of community.
• Organize school operations around improvement of instruction by maintaining a safe and orderly environment while upholding state laws, school, and district policies, managing personnel, collaborating with facility personnel to provide a quality learning environment, efficiently managing financial resources, establishing effective public relationships, and coordinating effective instructional programs with a master schedule.
• Collaborate with High School principal and Elementary principal to ensure vertical alignment of curriculum standards, process, and procedures
• Collaborate with the High School and Elementary principals to have common messaging and build cohesive culture across the campus
• Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, disciplining, terminating, directing work, assigning work, training and evaluating.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• employer paid medical
• dental
• STD
• LTD
• life insurance
• paid time off
• other optional benefits plans, like dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance are available and paid by employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal