West Liberty IA,  is looking for a new elementary principal! West Liberty is a majority Latino town and I would love to see the school administration be more representative of our community. The position closes next week.

Here is the link to the position and additional details

Location:

West Liberty Elementary

Closing Date:

05/27/2022
  

ELC/Elementary Principal

Job Summary:

West Liberty CSD Pre-K- 4^th grade Elementary School Principal will coordinate administrative oversight and plan all phases of instructional leadership for the school including educational programming, administration, budgetary planning, discipline, and counseling services. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily management of the school and office.
• Oversees educators in the school, providing periodic observations and evaluations that are timely and constructive and completed based on the timetables set by the school district.
• Offers additional training and guidance as necessary based on evaluations of professional staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures a productive learning environment through continual collaboration with teachers, students, and parents.
• Facilitates opportunities to connect with students by being present and available during arrival and dismissal, by appearing at school functions, and by meeting with students.
• Enforces disciplinary policies and procedures with students.
• Participates in parent meetings and conferences and acts as intermediary between parents, teachers, and students to deal with a variety of needs or issues.
• Maintains competency and student academic achievement as prescribed by the school board.
• Presides over staff meetings.
• Ensures completion of routine and required paperwork including attendance reports, test results, and licensing information for students, educators, staff, and school management. 
• Ensures that necessary maintenance and repairs to the school property are performed.
• Coordinates staff development for faculty and staff; provides instruction if needed.
• Oversees and implements the school budget, approving new programs and expenditures as appropriate.
• Represents the school in community activities and meetings.
• Interacts with various stakeholders to foster a positive relationship between the school and community including the PTA, community organizations, and leaders.
• Acts as liaison between the district and the school; communicates needs and information to both sides.
• Collaborates with other principals and educators throughout the district to choose and develop curriculum and textbooks that align with local, state, and national standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to professionally and effectively communicate with educators, parents, and community leaders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of applicable local, state, and federal educational laws, regulations, policies, and requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s in Education and School Administrator License required. 

Certification:

• Iowa Administrative License required
• Evaluator Approval required

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years elementary teaching preferred

Here is more information about West Liberty School District: https://www.wl.k12.ia.us/