Principal

White Pine Charter School East Central / Idaho Falls Principal/Dean/Head of School Not Applicable Full Time Apply no later than 7/1/2021Posted 2Y ago

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**White Pine is looking for a Full-Time Principal **If you are interested in White Pine, please complete the application below and submit with the following to hr@wpcscougars.org:1.Application2.ResumeQUALIFICATIONS:Idaho Administrative Certificate endorsed for school principalMinimum experience as determined by the BoardStrong background in curriculum, supervision, discipline, team building, and technologyExcellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skillsExcellent organizational skillsAble to work under pressure and deadlinesMaintain confidentiality of staff and studentsPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO:Board of TrusteesJOB SUMMARYTo provide leadership and managerial oversight to the instructional program and school operations. To promote the educational development of each student.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:School LeadershipBe responsible for the management of the school in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policyInitiate, design, and implement programs to meet the specific needs of the schoolExercise leadership in school-level planning for improvement of instructionEstablish and maintain an effective learning climate in the schoolCoordinate transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support servicesCommunicate information to parents and the community that is required by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policyAct as a liaison between the school and the community (including all ethnic groups), interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school lifeReport incidents of violence, vandalism, and substance abuseWork cooperatively with law enforcement authorities in maintaining a safe and drug-free school environmentPlan, schedule, and supervise fire and other emergency drills and an emergency preparedness program as required by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policyGreet and interact with parents and visitors, as appropriateSupervision and Evaluation of School StaffAssist in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school’s personnel. Recommend finalists for hiring and reassignment to the superintendent and the Board of TrusteesEnsure that all teaching staff members fulfill continuing professional development requirements and receive in-service training required by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policySupervise all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and non-professional personnel employed at the schoolEnsure that teacher trainees are provided with direct assistance, including assistance regarding the purpose, expectations, and procedures involved in the evaluation process. This assistance should include close clinical supervisionEvaluate and counsel all staff members regarding their individual and group performance in accordance with district policy, and prepare written comments and offers constructive suggestions for improvement when appropriateDelegate responsible personnel for the supervision of the school in his or her absenceConduct staff meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the schoolRecommend the removal of teachers whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established proceduresCurriculum, Instruction, and Contact with StudentsSupervise the school’s educational program and teaching processMonitor delivery of the instructional programBe responsible for overseeing the scheduling of students into classes, establishing the schedule of class offerings, and maintaining a balance of student loads in each classAssist in the selection of appropriate instructional materialsPlan, organize, supervise, and evaluate all curricular and extracurricular activitiesDevelop and maintain a master schedule for the academic and extracurricular programs, and work cooperatively with the business manager to schedule community use of the school building and groundsAssume responsibility for the attendance, conduct, and health of the studentsGreet students in a friendly and dependable manner during their morning arrival whenever possibleSupervise the dismissal of students at the end of the school dayInteract appropriately with students during the school dayMaintain high standards of student conduct and enforce the district’s discipline policy in accordance the students' rights to due processKeep records of any disciplinary action. Perform follow-up communication with students’ parents, teachers, and other administrators as neededDevelop and implement student handbooks and procedures for proper student conductParticipate in the planning and delivery of intervention and referral services for pupils who are having difficulty in their classes and who have not been classified in need of special educationProvide guidance to individual students and resolve individual behavioral problemsAttend special events held to recognize student achievement and other school-sponsored activities and functions, and speak with clarity, authority, and appropriate earnestness at such eventsPlan and supervise regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferencesMake arrangements for special conferences as necessaryMaintain an active relationship with students and parents based on respect and understandingActively pursue all cases of truancy and excessive absences and tardiesFinancial and Office ManagementEnsure the proper collection, safekeeping, and accounting of school activity fundsInitiate and supervise development of the annual budget, providing opportunity for staff inputEstablish and maintain an efficient office system to support the administrative functions of the schoolSupervise the safekeeping of accurate student and personnel files and other confidential records and documents, including records on the progress and attendance of studentsEnsure the destruction of public records in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policySupervise the preparation of all school reports, records, and other paperwork for the district office, and other reports required or appropriate to the school's administrationParticipate in administrative, Board, and other meetings as required or appropriateKeep appropriate personnel informed of the school’s activities, needs, and any issues that may ariseWork cooperatively with central office staff on matters relating to the school and the districtProvide for adequate inventories of property under school jurisdiction and for the security of that propertyOtherAssume responsibility for the safety and administration of the school building and groundsBe responsible for all keys issued to personnel in his or her buildingAssume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance of professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publicationsProfessional Standards Commission and the State Board of EducationSeek assistance should emergencies ariseRepresent the school district in a positive mannerKnow and follow school district policy and chain of commandPerform other duties as assignedEVALUATION:Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the superintendent and the superintendent’s designee in conformance with district policy; Section 33-513, Idaho Code; and IDAPA 008.02.02.121.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Employment contract not to exceed two years.NOTE:All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

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