Principal

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

School: Centennial Middle

Position Title: Principal

Position Start Date: July 20, 2026

Position Type: Admin

FTE: 1.00 - 40 Hours per week - Regular, ongoing

Work Schedule: 220 Days 

Salary Range 13: $116,222.00 - 174,334.00

Closing Date: January 29, 2026

Centennial Middle School

Centennial Middle School is a place where “everyone belongs.” Centennial provides a rigorous academic program for students within a caring and nurturing environment. Centennial is a neighborhood school with a veteran teaching staff, an accomplished instructional program that teaches to BVSD Content Standards, and a broad exploratory elective program. Centennial offers students a high degree of personalized attention in a motivating setting. Our staff believes in a school that offers an engaging curriculum, high expectations and meaningful connections with kids. Components of Centennial include a strong emphasis on maintaining small class size. Centennial offers advanced classes in language arts, mathematics and world language with an array of electives. We provide talented and gifted, at-risk and special education services. A variety of teaching strategies and best instructional practices with numerous curricular choices are provided in an atmosphere of respect, responsibility, integrity, safety and empathy. Website: Centennial Middle School

Summary:

A BVSD Principal must have a strong background in collaborative leadership, cultural proficiency and data-driven school improvement. The principal must also have demonstrated skill in an extensive range of leadership and management and must possess the exceptional leadership skills and vision required to lead this school.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide collaborative leadership in the following areas: Continuous school improvement aligned with the District Strategic Plan and State Accreditation. 
• Purposeful and inclusive curriculum and instructional strategies that are school-wide and focused. 
• Ongoing assessment of school progress and student achievement. 
• Job-embedded and discipline-based professional development. 
• Commitment to shared decision making in a spirit of collaboration.
• School climate development that fosters a just and equitable environment. 
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff members. 
• Provide a safe and secure educational environment.

Qualifications: 

Required:

• Currently hold a Colorado Principal License or have licensure application in process (must upload license or in process documentation to application). 
• Completed and submitted BVSD online application. 
• Minimum of three years of experience as a school administrator. 

Preferred:

• Experience in teaching, supervision and educational leadership. 
• Principal experience or its equivalent. 
• Experience with data-driven school improvement processes that result in high academic achievement for all and elimination of achievement gaps. 
• Knowledge of student assessment and data analysis for continuous improvement. 
• Current knowledge of effective instructional practices. 
• Strong planning, organization, motivation, management, supervision and evaluation skills. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external audiences. 
• Experience with the MTSS process and the Standards-Based Teaching/Learning Cycle. 
• Knowledge of school-based budget/planning. 
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, problem solving, and conflict management. 
• Understanding of English Language Learners and appropriate programming.

Salary Information: 

Salary Range 13: $116,222.00 - $174,334.00

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule).

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.