ANTICIPATED HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Posted: 03/18/2026

Education

Anticipated Administrative Opening for
Lakewood High School Building Principal
2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Master’s Degree or higher in educational administration.
A valid State of Ohio principal’s license.
A minimum of three years experience as a teacher or administrator.
Successfully complete and pass a BCII and FBI check.

JOB GOALS:

Principals help create a shared vision and clear goals for their schools and ensure continuous progress toward achieving the goals.
Principals support the implementation of high-quality standards-based instruction that results in higher levels of achievement for all students.
Principals allocate resources and manage school operations in order to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
Principals establish and sustain collaborative learning and shared leadership to promote student learning and achievement of all students.
Principals engage parents and community members in the educational process and create an environment where community resources support student learning, achievement and well-being.

REPORTS TO/EVALUATED BY: Superintendent

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Continuous Improvement

Principals facilitate the articulation and realization of a shared vision of continuous school improvement.
Principals lead (initiate) the process (and support teamwork) of setting, monitoring and achieving specific and challenging goals that reflect high expectations for all students and staff.
Principals lead the change process for continuous improvement.
Principals anticipate, monitor and respond to educational developments that affect school issues and environment.

Instruction

Principals ensure that the instructional content that is taught is aligned with the Ohio academic content standards and curriculum priorities in the school and district.
Principals ensure instructional practices are effective and meet the needs of all students.
Principals advocate for high levels of learning for all students, including students identified as gifted, students with disabilities and at-risk students.
Principals know, understand and share relevant research.
Principals understand, encourage and facilitate the effective use of data by staff.
Principals support staff in planning and implementing research-based professional development.

School Operations, Resources and Learning Environment

Principals establish and maintain a safe school environment.
Principals create a nurturing learning environment that addresses the physical and mental health needs of all.
Principals allocate resources, including technology, to support student and staff learning.

4. Principals institute procedures and practices to support staff and students and establish an environment that is conducive to learning.
5. Principals understand, uphold and model professional ethics, policies, and legal codes of professional conduct.

Collaboration

Principals promote a collaborative learning culture.
Principals share leadership with staff, students, parents and community members.
Principals develop and sustain leadership. Principals support and advance the leadership capacity of all educators.

Parents and Community Engagement

Principals connect the school with the community.
Principals involve parents and community members in improving student learning.
Principals use community resources to improve student learning.
Principals establish expectations for the use of culturally responsive practices that acknowledge and value diversity.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

223 Contract Days
Salary determined by Administrative Salary Schedule
Start of the 2026-2027 School Year

If interested, please email a cover letter and resume to Mr. Scott Coffey at scoffey@lakewoodlocal.k12.oh.us by 3:00 p.m. on March 31, 2026.