Alamosa School District OMS

Job Description

Prepared/Revised Date: April 2026

Job Title: Principal, Middle School 

Certified FLSA Status: Exempt Administrative Work Year: 11 months 

SUMMARY: Demonstrate effective instruction leadership skills that provide focus on student achievement. Guide the development of a caring collaborative community that includes all stakeholders in the school. Provide purpose and vision for the school. Manage the human resources to ensure an orderly work and learning environment.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties and assignments may vary based on building assignment. 

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's degree plus additional coursework required to obtain a Colorado Principal or Administrator's License. • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in teaching/administration, with a minimum of three (3) years in school leadership status. 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Colorado Department of Education Principal license. 

• District Classified Evaluation System, Facilitating Improved performance, Progressive Discipline, Conflict Management and Interviewing & Hiring courses required within one year after entering position. 

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: 

• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills. 

• Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels. 

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of ability to develop, monitor and evaluate curriculum, discipline plans and supervision/safety plans. 

• Knowledge of school law, grantsmanship ability. 

• Tolerance for ambiguity and stress. 

• Knowledge of data analysis, curriculum and instruction, budgeting and accounting, special education laws and

master agreement/labor relations. 

• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, District policies, building and department procedures.

        • Ability to engage in effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork with individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, while demonstrating respect and appreciation for their differences.  • 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. 

• Ability to stay current with district policy, standards and training in the areas of data quality, data privacy, and

cybersecurity with respect to student and staff data, and related information systems.  

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: 

• Student Information Systems.  

• General office equipment 

• Microsoft Office applications 

• Google applications 

• Emergency equipment, such as radios, alarm systems and building generator required within one week after hire. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE: 

• Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, disciplining, terminating, directing work, assigning work, training and evaluating. 

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: 

• Sole responsibility for budget allocation and expenditures. 

• Sole responsibility to develop, administer, monitor and coordinate the budget. 

• Sole responsibility to initiate a requisition. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.