Elementary Principal

Helena School District, Helena, Montana is seeking innovative, progressive educational leaders in one of America’s last best places.  Helena, Montana is a recreational destination situated at the base of the Rocky Mountain’s Continental Divide. The Helena School District is nationally recognized for innovative practices meeting the needs of all students.

Qualifications:  Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. Educational leadership experiences preferred.  Candidates must possess a master’s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. The successful candidate must possess or qualify for the appropriate administrative license.

Salary Range: $74,000 - $87,000 depending on qualifications and experience 210 day contract.  A comprehensive benefit package is also provided.

Required application materials include: completed district online application and Principal Insight online interview, resume, copy of Montana administrative license or letter of status of licensure and college transcripts.  Initial screening of applications deadline is June 11, 2012  at 4:00 p.m.  The position will remain open until filled.  The Helena School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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District online application and online interview are available at: www.helena.k12.mt.us

Contact Information:

Helena Public Schools

Personnel Services Office

55 South Rodney Street

Helena, Montana 59601

Phone: (406) 324-2010

E-mail: personnel@helena.k12.mt.us

Helena School District #1

Position Description

Position Title: Elementary School Principal

Reports To:    Assistant Superintendent

Date:            March 2009

SUMMARY:  Provides instructional leadership to the school community including: curriculum planning, review and implementation, and professional development.  Responsible for building administration. Ensures the safety and welfare of both students and faculty. Maintains open and positive communication with all members of the school community.  Facilitates comprehensive school wide annual planning to foster excellence in education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Other duties may be assigned.

     Encourages all students to perform at their highest level.

Management and Supervision of all building personnel. 

Develops the master schedule including the development of class schedules and assignment of students.       

Resolves staff problems through the use of conflict resolution

Provides adequate support to teachers.

Supervises students during instructional and extra-curricular activities.   

Evaluates performance of teachers, programs and staff.  

Plans and facilitates professional development for faculty as needed.

Prepares and manages the school budget.

Maintain relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers and community agencies.

Implements policy and procedure established the Board of Trustees.

Follow guidelines established by the State and Federal Government.

Communicates effectively with all members of the school community.

Coordinate cleaning and maintenance activities for facility and site with District Facilities Manager and Custodial Services Manager

Develops and administers a comprehensive improvement plan that guides all instructional programs and activities in the school.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages and supervises all employees in the Elementary School. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and mentoring employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; recognizing /affirming and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

M.A. and three years experience in teaching and administration.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Teaching Certificate with appropriate Administrative Endorsement and special course work related to Elementary Administration.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:  Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision.

The demands of extended work time (coverage of building activities and extra-curricular activities, etc.) require a high level of physical endurance.  This job requires the ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.