Principal

Shiprock Associated Schools•Shiprock, NM

About The Position

QUALIFICATIONS: New Mexico Level III-B Administrative License. Minimum of two (2) years of direct work experience as a school administrator Master's Degree in Administration, Education, or a closely related field Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills. Knowledge of the COGNIA process and criteria. Knowledge of grant school operations on the administrative level and CFR's in relation to Federal funding and regulations. Knowledge and understanding of State, Federal and Tribal educational regulations. Proven experience working with Native American students and familiar with Navajo culture and heritage. Ability to identify and locate resources to support student needs and goals. Experience and proficiency with computers and software related to education and student records, including Microsoft Office Suite. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines. Must have or able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification and a Navajo Nation food handler's permit. Must pass federal background check required per 25 C.F.R. Part 63. NAVAJO PREFERENCE: Preferential consideration for employment will be given to people of documented Navajo tribal membership who meet the qualifications above, in accordance with the requirements of the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. SUPERVISED BY: Executive Director DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES: Complies with and supports all Shiprock Associated Schools' policies and procedures. Integrates the school philosophy, vision, and mission statements into area of work. Works effectively with staff, administrators, community members, and SASI School Board members. Attends all required trainings and association meetings or appoint a designated representative. Coordinates with appropriate personnel in the following areas: PL 95-561, PL 100-297 and IDEA, headcount activities, curriculum planning and implementation. Coordinates with personnel to ensure that accurate student records and information are maintained such as: enrollment, academic performance, Individualized Educational Programs (IEP's), student classifications, testing, promotions, and retention. Coordinates with other SASI administrators on assessing the needs of the program in regard to budgets, personnel, curriculum, equipment, supplies, facilities, and the COGNIA process. Ensures the Parent Advisory Committees (PAC) is provided with all necessary budgets, activities, and informed of student related issues. Monitors the NASIS data base on a daily basis: attendance, student enrollment, verifying a student, demographic of student, scheduling, and enters any necessary information that needs to be complete. Coordinates with staff and provides input for SASI's Policies and Procedures and Elementary School Handbook. Assists in the development of the school calendar and responsible for ensuring Student Handbooks and Elementary Calendar are updated. Evaluates staff on performance and conducts regular staff meetings to ensure alignment. Oversees the Academic Program to ensure the implementation of Common Core Standards and responsible for overall improvements in student test scores. Assists with the Special Education Coordinator and Executive Director to ensure Special Education Services are meeting IEPs and supports students' needs. Provides a safe and clean work environment with the assistance of Facilities Department. Submits required written reports to the School Board. Assumes responsibility for professional growth through on-going trainings, professional development days, licenses, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning. Performs other duties as assigned, within your scope of practice. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three (3) years of direct work experience in a school administrative position. Bilingual (Diné/English).

Requirements

New Mexico Level III-B Administrative License.
Minimum of two (2) years of direct work experience as a school administrator
Master's Degree in Administration, Education, or a closely related field
Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills.
Knowledge of the COGNIA process and criteria.
Knowledge of grant school operations on the administrative level and CFR's in relation to Federal funding and regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of State, Federal and Tribal educational regulations.
Proven experience working with Native American students and familiar with Navajo culture and heritage.
Ability to identify and locate resources to support student needs and goals.
Experience and proficiency with computers and software related to education and student records, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines.
Must have or able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification and a Navajo Nation food handler's permit.
Must pass federal background check required per 25 C.F.R. Part 63.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of direct work experience in a school administrative position.
Bilingual (Diné/English).

Responsibilities

Complies with and supports all Shiprock Associated Schools' policies and procedures.
Integrates the school philosophy, vision, and mission statements into area of work.
Works effectively with staff, administrators, community members, and SASI School Board members.
Attends all required trainings and association meetings or appoint a designated representative.
Coordinates with appropriate personnel in the following areas: PL 95-561, PL 100-297 and IDEA, headcount activities, curriculum planning and implementation.
Coordinates with personnel to ensure that accurate student records and information are maintained such as: enrollment, academic performance, Individualized Educational Programs (IEP's), student classifications, testing, promotions, and retention.
Coordinates with other SASI administrators on assessing the needs of the program in regard to budgets, personnel, curriculum, equipment, supplies, facilities, and the COGNIA process.
Ensures the Parent Advisory Committees (PAC) is provided with all necessary budgets, activities, and informed of student related issues.
Monitors the NASIS data base on a daily basis: attendance, student enrollment, verifying a student, demographic of student, scheduling, and enters any necessary information that needs to be complete.
Coordinates with staff and provides input for SASI's Policies and Procedures and Elementary School Handbook.
Assists in the development of the school calendar and responsible for ensuring Student Handbooks and Elementary Calendar are updated.
Evaluates staff on performance and conducts regular staff meetings to ensure alignment.
Oversees the Academic Program to ensure the implementation of Common Core Standards and responsible for overall improvements in student test scores.
Assists with the Special Education Coordinator and Executive Director to ensure Special Education Services are meeting IEPs and supports students' needs.
Provides a safe and clean work environment with the assistance of Facilities Department.
Submits required written reports to the School Board.
Assumes responsibility for professional growth through on-going trainings, professional development days, licenses, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
Performs other duties as assigned, within your scope of practice.