Elementary Building Principal - Eisenhower Elementary

Abilene USD 435 • Abilene, KS

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About The Position

Abilene Schools USD 435 is looking for an instructional leader, to serve as a principal for Eisenhower Elementary School, which houses grades 4 and 5. The principal will be a valued member of the district's administrative leadership team, working closely with district office leadership and the board of education, while maintaining a positive climate for students and staff in the building. The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: assuring fidelity with our K-12 instructional programming and Multi-Tiered System of Supports, supporting our Mental Health Staff Collaboration, and overseeing an After School Program. This person will also submit several State and Federal building-level reports throughout the year, oversee building budgets, maintain a collaborative relationship with the teachers and staff in the school, and establish family engagement opportunities. The ability to communicate clearly in speech and writing is a must. Building-level licensure required.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership
• Five Years or More Teaching Experience.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching.
• Understanding of Kansas Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
• Ability to communicate clearly in speech and writing.
• Building-level licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Make administrative decisions for the building.
• Provide instructional direction for the teachers of the building while ensuring fidelity to processes established by the district.
• Ensure evaluation processes are completed in a timely fashion and guide teacher growth.
• Participate in and facilitate discussions pertaining to the building.
• Monitor the implementation of instructional resources.
• Assist in the development of appropriate technology programs.
• Assist with the development of parameters and expectations for pursuing district vision.
• Support teacher leadership during the process of professional learning communities, the building instructional leadership team meetings, and SITE council meetings.
• Assist the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent in the organization of all staff development.
• Assist with the monitoring of district, federal and state grants awarded to the building.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection and assignment of staff.
• Assume a leadership role for the building's public relations events and communication efforts as observed through newsletters, news releases, bulletins to staff and patrons, building visitations, social media, etc.
• Support programs as requested by the Board of Education or district-level administration (including, but not limited to: KESA, Title, ELL, Homeless, After School, Virtual Learning, Wellness, State Assessments, KIDS Student Information System, Vision Therapy, Carl Perkins Fund, Vocational, E-rate, etc.)
• Facilitate professional learning and monitor licensure considerations.
• Conduct teacher induction process.
• Assume a leadership role with regard to accreditation.
• Facilitate and/or participate in teacher and support staff hiring process.
• Conduct teacher and support staff evaluations.
• Oversee compliance considerations.
• Facilitate data-based decision making with teachers and other instructional leaders.
• Provide direction for staff, teachers, students, and families.
• Prepare annual building-level budget.
• Be a positive representative of the school district throughout the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal