Elementary Principal - 2026/2027

Yukon Public Schools•Yukon, OK

About The Position

Administers the school according to the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the Board of Education – under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent. Provides educational leadership to both faculty and students and inspires them to contribute their best efforts. Works to improve instruction and learning with the school, and effectively aids teachers in their instruction and students in their learning. Develops and maintains suitable programs of staff improvement through faculty meetings, in-service activities, etc. Provides educational leadership for the certified staff, evaluates their services and reports the evaluations. Exercises initiative in promoting the attendance, moral and spiritual values, conduct, health and safety of students and personnel of the assigned school. Provides educational leadership in developing and pursuing a program of public relations designed to improve the community’s understanding and support of the educational program. Implements Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the school system. Assists in the recruitment, selection, retention, promotion and assignments of all personnel under his direction. Supervises the development and implementation of all school activities. Provides leadership for the non-certified staff, evaluates their services and reports the evaluations. Exercises decisive leadership in crisis situations. Keeps abreast of changes and developments to assure professional growth. Submits reports regarding personnel, curriculum, equipment, supplies, activities and other required reports. Assumes all other responsibilities assigned by the Superintendent. Recommends for approval all course offerings, textbook adoptions, and other instructional matters. Designs the master scheduling of classes. Directs all school business affairs. Approves all purchase orders and countersigns all pay orders from school activity fund accounts. Directs pupil accounting procedures. Coordinates school programs, events, or activities which have district implication through the Superintendent. Directs instructional programs to meet the individual needs of the students and to assure accreditation. Initiates programs, activities, and events – original or innovative in nature. (Programs, activities, and events having district implications should be approved by the superintendent.)

Requirements

Hold a valid administrative certificate.
Master's Degree
Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Administers the school according to the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the Board of Education
Provides educational leadership to both faculty and students
Works to improve instruction and learning with the school
Develops and maintains suitable programs of staff improvement through faculty meetings, in-service activities, etc.
Provides educational leadership for the certified staff, evaluates their services and reports the evaluations
Exercises initiative in promoting the attendance, moral and spiritual values, conduct, health and safety of students and personnel of the assigned school
Provides educational leadership in developing and pursuing a program of public relations designed to improve the community’s understanding and support of the educational program
Implements Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the school system
Assists in the recruitment, selection, retention, promotion and assignments of all personnel under his direction
Supervises the development and implementation of all school activities
Provides leadership for the non-certified staff, evaluates their services and reports the evaluations
Exercises decisive leadership in crisis situations
Keeps abreast of changes and developments to assure professional growth
Submits reports regarding personnel, curriculum, equipment, supplies, activities and other required reports
Assumes all other responsibilities assigned by the Superintendent
Recommends for approval all course offerings, textbook adoptions, and other instructional matters
Designs the master scheduling of classes
Directs all school business affairs
Approves all purchase orders and countersigns all pay orders from school activity fund accounts
Directs pupil accounting procedures
Coordinates school programs, events, or activities which have district implication through the Superintendent
Directs instructional programs to meet the individual needs of the students and to assure accreditation
Initiates programs, activities, and events – original or innovative in nature