Principal

Bureau of Indian Education • Houck, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of Pine Springs Day School, Bureau of Indian Education. The Principal coordinates and supervises the school’s educational activities, including planning, developing, directing, and conducting Bureau of Indian Education school programs. The role requires a year-long contract under Public Law 95-561, renewed annually, and is not suitable for telework or remote work under any circumstances.

The Principal supervises professional and non/para-professional employees across school functions, including food service, academics, transportation, residential services, and administrative support. The position develops collaborative relationships with teachers, parents, pupils, and the community; evaluates personnel, programs, and pupils; and manages school finances and expenditures within annual budget allocations. In collaboration with education administrators, Tribal leaders, school board members, student council, parents, and staff, the Principal formulates school policies and procedures and coordinates curriculum and related programs with accreditation requirements, Bureau standards, and student recruitment needs.

The position requires a master’s degree with at least 12 graduate semester hours in School Administration (or an accepted equivalent), at least three years of qualifying professional education experience, and valid state Principal or equivalent Administrator licensure or certification. The appointment includes a probationary period of three full contract terms. The incumbent must file an annual financial disclosure statement. Government quarters may be available; travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A master’s degree with a minimum of 12 graduate semester hours in School Administration from an accredited institution, or an accepted equivalent including a six-year university administration program and the required graduate semester hours.
• At least three years of qualifying experience in school administration, teaching, counseling, or other professional education experience; qualifying experience must meet the stated timing and job-category standards.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued Principal or equivalent Administrator license or certification for the state where the position is located. Certain emergency or provisional certificates may be considered; selected applicants with certification from another state may be required to obtain full appropriate certification within two full contract terms.
• A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent operates a government-owned or leased motor vehicle as an incidental duty.
• A background security investigation and favorable adjudication are required for new hires.
• Male applicants born after 12-31-1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• The incumbent must file an annual financial disclosure statement (OGE-450).
• Applicants must submit a resume clearly describing relevant experience and legible transcripts; official transcripts are required upon selection.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Assign, supervise, and direct professional and non/para-professional employees across school functions, including coordinating work assignments, communicating policy changes, providing training opportunities, participating in employee selection, overseeing performance management, approving leave, and addressing disciplinary concerns.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with teachers, parents, pupils, and the community through appropriate transparency and communication.
• Conduct continuing evaluation and appraisal of personnel, programs, and pupils using appropriate measurement instruments and empirical data to inform educational programs and planning and assess program effectiveness.
• Manage school operational finances and expenditures within annual budget allocations, including developing, proposing, implementing, and evaluating programs and projects to maximize supplementary funding.
• Collaborate with the Agency Education Program Administrator, Tribal leaders, school board members, student council, parents, and school staff to formulate school policies and procedures.
• Coordinate curriculum and associated programs with state accreditation requirements, Bureau standards, and student recruitment.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
• Government quarters may be available.

What This Job Offers

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