Principal

Bureau of Indian Education • Dennehotso, AZ

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Principal at Dennehotso Boarding School, Bureau of Indian Education, coordinates and supervises the school’s educational activities, including planning, developing, directing, and conducting BIE school programs. The role is a year-long contract under Public Law 95-561, with renewal required annually. It is not suitable for telework or remote work.

The Principal leads employees across school functions, including academics, food service, transportation, residential services, and administrative support. The role evaluates personnel, programs, and pupils; manages school operating funds and expenditures; develops and evaluates programs and projects; and collaborates with the Agency Education Program Administrator, Tribal leaders, school board members, student council, parents, and staff to establish policies and coordinate curriculum and related programs with accreditation requirements and Bureau standards.

The position requires a master's degree with at least 12 graduate semester hours in school administration (or the specified equivalent), at least four years of qualifying professional education experience, and valid state Principal or equivalent Administrator licensure or certification. The position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act, requires an annual financial disclosure statement, and includes a three-full-contract-term probationary period.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• A master's degree with at least 12 graduate semester hours in School Administration from an accredited institution, or the specified equivalent six-year university administration program and degree.
• At least four years of qualifying experience in school administration, teaching, counseling, or other professional education experience. No more than three years of teaching or counseling experience may be credited; the remaining required experience must be administrative or other related professional education experience, including one year of successful experience at the 06 or 07 level of difficulty.
• Qualifying experience must meet the stated timing and job-category criteria, including experience gained after receiving the minimum required degree in a position essentially identical to the approved professional job category.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued Principal or equivalent Administrator license or certification for the state where the position is located. Emergency or provisional certificates may be considered under stated conditions; selected applicants certified in another state must obtain the appropriate full certification within two full contract terms. Foreign and DODEA certification are not acceptable.
• A valid driver's license is required because operating a government-owned or leased motor vehicle may be an incidental duty.
• A background security investigation and favorable adjudication are required for appointment.
• An annual financial disclosure statement (OGE-450) must be filed.
• Applicants must submit legible transcripts to document education; 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 scheduling work, 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.
• Continuously evaluate and appraise personnel, programs, and pupils using appropriate measurement instruments and empirical data to inform educational programs and planning.
• Manage school operating finances and expenditures within annual budget allocations, including developing, proposing, implementing, and evaluating programs and projects to make effective use of 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.
• Plan and coordinate curriculum and associated programs in alignment with state accreditation requirements, Bureau standards, and student recruitment.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on the type of position and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Government quarters are available.

What This Job Offers

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