Secondary Principal Grades 5-12: 27-28 (Interim 26-27)

Interim Secondary Principal grades 5-12 for the 2026-2027 School Year Reports to:

Superintendent Summary:

The 5-12 Secondary Principal at Audubon serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the secondary building, and is responsible to provide a quality education in a positive, equitable, and respectful environment and prepares all students to become life long learners and responsible members of a rapidly changing society. To go along with our Mission of Educate, Motivate, and Inspire. Key Responsibilities Instructional Leadership Develop and implement a shared vision for academic excellence across grades 5-12 Monitor curriculum alignment, instructional practices, and student achievement data Support and evaluate teachers to improve instructional effectiveness Promote workforce ready, 21st century for our students. Lead school improvement planning and ensure progress toward goals School Culture & Climate Promote a positive, inclusive, and safe school environment Establish and enforce student behavior expectations and discipline policies Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families Support student engagement in academics, activities, and athletics Staff Leadership & Development Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate certified and classified staff Facilitate professional development aligned with district goals Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture Operations & Management Oversee daily school operations Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal policies and regulations Supervising Secondary Activities Coordinate safety plans, drills, and emergency procedures Community & Family Engagement Communicate regularly with families Build partnerships with community organizations and local businesses Represent the school positively within the community

Qualifications Required:

MS/MA degree in educational administration Valid State of Iowa Principal/Administrator licensure or will to obtain by Jul 1, 2026

Evaluators Endorsement Preferred:

Experience working with middle and high school grade levels Strong background in data-driven decision-making MS/HS teaching experience Experience with school improvement initiatives Skills & Competencies Strong leadership and decision-making abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to analyze data and drive academic outcomes Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills The ability to create a positive working environment for all staff Salary range form $95,000-$105,000 with solid benefit package.