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Interim Middle School (5-6) Principal - 2024-25 School Year Only - Dallas Center - Grimes CSD - www.dcgschools.com JobID: 2251

• Position Type:

  Administration/ Principal

• Date Posted:

  6/28/2024

• Location:

  Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School

• Date Available:

  07/23/2024

• Closing Date:

  07/07/2024

    

  Interim Grades 5-6 Principal (2024-2025 School Year Only)

SUMMARY:Demonstrate effective instructional leadership skills that provide focus on student achievement. Guide the development of a caring collaborative community that includes all stakeholders in the school. Provide purpose and vision for the school. Manage the human resources to ensure an orderly work and learning environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: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 RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Valid Iowa Administrative license

• Master's Degree in Education related field.

• Specialist (Ed.S.) or Doctoral Degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) preferred, but not required.

• Evaluator Approval Certification.

• Experience as a building administrator required.

• Minimum of five years of experience in teaching/administration, including a minimum of three years teaching.

• Must successfully complete current district training for supervision of Classified Staff.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire.

• Valid Iowa Teaching Certificate/Principal/Administrator's License

• CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following abilities in order to meet the essential duties and performance responsibilities for the position assigned:

• Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership of student services programs and services including Special Education, 504, Health Plans, EL, TAG, and Homeless student supports.

• Classroom experience necessary.

• Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.

• Proven skills in addressing challenging student behaviors and support for improving students behaviors over time.

• Demonstrated understanding of Anti-Bullying and Harassment policies and strategies for successfully addressing and remediating bullying and/or harassment issues over time.

• Basic computer and software skills

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge or ability to develop, monitor and evaluate curriculum, discipline plans and supervision/safety plans.

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Ability to lead others in carrying out the mission, vision, and values of the district.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective parent communication over time.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to manage conflict, diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent’s policies, building, and department procedures.

• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.

• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safer work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

?Application Deadline: July 7, 2024Position Start Date:July 23, 2024

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