Principal, Liberty Elementary

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal is the leader for all functions on campus and the instructional leader of Liberty Elementary School, a PreK–6 school in downtown Omaha with inclusive learning opportunities, including a Dual Language Program. The Principal leads the school in preparing all students for college, career, and community leadership, and is responsible for improving student achievement and ensuring an equitable, safe, and welcoming learning environment. The Principal develops and carries out school improvement plans; leads data-driven instruction, staff evaluation, coaching, and professional development; and strategically manages staff, time, facilities, budgets, and other resources. The role builds productive partnerships with students, families, staff, the community, and district stakeholders. The position is full-time, exempt, and certified, with a 12-month work schedule. The position is scheduled to begin August 1, 2027, with July time designated for preparation, planning, and meetings. Limited travel may be required.

Requirements

Minimum of a master’s degree with a major emphasis in educational administration.
Valid Nebraska teaching certificate with an endorsement in educational administration.
Demonstrated proficiency in the OPS Principal Competencies.
Demonstrated track record of increasing student achievement.
Instructional expertise in K–12 education and proven ability to support, coach, and develop teachers to improve instructional practice.
Record of success leading adults and students.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving and strategic-thinking skills.
Ability to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
Must meet employment conditions including verification of the required license, an acceptable background check, verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States, completion of a tuberculosis skin test if required, and execution of an OPS Administrator Contract.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in an urban school district.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Set clear expectations and hold self and others accountable for high student achievement.
Articulate and pursue a vision that prepares students for college, career, and community leadership; set challenging goals, monitor progress, and address obstacles.
Develop and implement school improvement plans to achieve student outcomes.
Address inequities, achievement gaps, bias, and the diverse learning needs of students; support staff in doing the same.
Promote mastery of standards through rigorous instruction and aligned assessments, using student achievement data to guide instruction.
Ensure teachers check for understanding and adapt instruction through clarification, reteaching, scaffolds, and interventions.
Evaluate and observe teachers and staff; provide coaching and timely, targeted, actionable feedback to improve practice.
Select, assign, develop, support, recognize, and retain staff in ways that meet student needs and respond to performance.
Create a positive, safe, respectful, welcoming school culture focused on student development and learning.
Promote collaboration among students, families, staff, and the community; engage families as partners in education.
Set clear student expectations and support positive behavior management strategies.
Listen to and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, build buy-in, manage change, and resolve conflict constructively.
Collect, analyze, and use data to identify problems, determine root causes, make decisions, and implement adaptable action plans.
Manage people, time, budgets, facilities, and other resources to improve student outcomes and achieve school goals.
Establish and monitor systems, procedures, and protocols that maximize instructional time and maintain a safe learning environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.