Elementary Principal

Elementary Principal
• Hillcrest Elementary School
• FT w/benefits
75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
Vision & Symetra coverage available
South Dakota Retirement benefits
$25,000 life insurance policy
Personal Leave, Sick Leave, & Vacation package
208 day contract

• Via online application, applicants need to submit:
District application
Letter of application/Cover letter
Resume
Minimum of 3 letters of reference
Transcripts

Salary based on experience

• Position closes 5/16/25

TITLE:          ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in supervision, educational administration and elementary school curriculum.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years teaching experience. At least 3 years teaching in an elementary or early childhood classroom preferred, but not required. Experience as a school administrator preferred.  Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
Ability to understand instructional problems and to assist teachers in their solution;
Knowledge of trends in elementary school education and ability to effectively communicate, convey, and interpret them to staff;
Ability to conceptualize the total elementary school program;
Ability to supervise clerical personnel;
Ability to work with supplementary service personnel;
Knowledge of school accounting and budgeting;
Ability to organize administrative services;
Thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, organizational patterns, school operations, and pupil services;
Demonstrated competence in staff selection, training, supervision and evaluation;
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to act effectively under stress;
Ability to motivate, encourage, and work with staff to ensure outstanding performance and building culture;
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
Demonstrate successful experience in shared decision making, program development, staff supervision and evaluation;
Knowledge of and experience in implementation of innovations in education; alternative instructional strategies, alternative assessment methods; blended instructional support; in-class support for special needs students, instruction based on student performance and decision making, peer tutoring, cooperative learning, and job-embedded staff development;
Knowledge of continuous quality improvement practices preferred;
Experience with data-driven leadership preferred;
Familiarity with the Charlotte Danielson Framework suggested.
REPORTS TO:         Superintendent of Schools

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Plan and direct the instructional program and building management requirements of the elementary school to which assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Up and down motion in the office; bending stretching; and lifting up to 40 pounds.  Mobility in and around office/school area.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Improve instructional outcomes through systemic and systematic continuous improvement efforts.
Responsible for administering and supervising the total school program and providing educational leadership for the students and staff members consistent with the educational goals of the community and the district strategic plan.
Establish a climate and culture conducive to learning, defining roles, planning and coordinating programs, effecting change, and decision-making.
Direct involvement with district wide curriculum review.
Coordinate instructional activities; allocate staff, time, and space.
Participate in development and management of the school budget.
Approve all requisitions for supplies and materials and verify to the business office that budgeted funds are available.
Interview all prospective teachers and recommend selection thereof.
Implement program evaluation plans.
Prepare all required reports.
Supervise and evaluate teachers on a systematic basis and discuss results with each.
Provide direct supervision to all classified personnel.
Utilize data to inform building practices and improvements.
Perform such other duties as assigned by superintendent.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze, share, and utilize school and student achievement data and satisfaction data to develop and implement a school improvement management plan.
Implement systematic procedures to assess program effectiveness.
Monitor curriculum implementation to ensure that the appropriate content and sequence are followed.
Develop a master schedule and related duty assignments.
Coordinate the development and implementation of a school discipline policy that is consistent with the BSD policies and state law.
Identify staff training needs; develop and implement school improvement training plan to meet those needs.
Establish and maintain relationships with the PTA and other community organizations to ensure ongoing, two-way communication and initiate activities which foster productive parent and community involvement.
Serve on necessary task forces and committees.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of contract: 208 days
EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

This position will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent