Job Description:

Qualifications: 

Education and Licensure:

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Valid ND Principal Certification (or ability to obtain).

Reports to: Superintendent

Performance Responsibilities

1.      Instructional Leadership

• Assumes responsibility and instructional leadership for the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the educational program
• Communicates with students, teachers, parents and community members using a variety of mediums including technology
• Partners with teachers to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction and individual teacher performance
• Coordinates and promotes professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
• Coordinates ongoing staff development program
• Works with the superintendent to establish a professional development plan for the upcoming school year
• Works with teachers and parents to implement student interventions that differentiate instruction based on student need
• Reviews curriculum development proposals
• Oversees assessment program
• Establishes, monitors, and evaluates school improvement goals as documented in the annual School Improvement Plan
• Uses data to make decisions about curriculum, assessment, instruction, and all school improvement efforts
• Establishes a culture of mutual respect and excellence through dialogue and relationships with staff, students, administrators, and community members
• Develops, monitors, and evaluates programs to enhance positive school culture and climate
• Responsible for staffing and enrollment decisions involving master schedule development
• Have school records available and up to date for ready reference and reporting 
• Planning and conducting faculty meetings
• Recommending changes which will lead to improved administration, supervision and opportunity for student development 
• Actively participating and encouraging staff participation in parent-teacher and other community groups, as a means of developing understanding, cooperation, and respect for school objectives
• Review, authorize, or disapprove authorizing all professional staff requests for instructional materials and equipment within the approved budget
• Authorizing all requests for special pupil transportation needs of the professional staff
• Attending professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in education and/or educational administration as needed
• Performing all other acts reasonable and necessary to accomplish his/her primary function as requested by the superintendent

2. Management:

• Develop Master Schedule and Staff Supervision Schedule
• Interprets policies and procedures
• Maintains student handbook and building procedure
• Responsible for student management, attendance, and discipline
• Oversees the inventory, purchase, and organization of textbooks and supplies
• Coordinates building level crisis plan
• Supervises school activities and events
• Consistently exhibit a positive attitude and commitment along with a high level of professionalism to the students and staff of the North Star Public School

Supervisory Responsibility:  All teachers and staff affiliated with students in grades K-6, assists with supervision with other non-certified staff.

BENEFITS: Per the negotiated professional agreement:  Sick Leave, Personl Leave, Single Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits.  

How to Apply:  Please send a cover letter, resume, and transcripts by email to the Business Manager @ kimberly.tschepen@k12.nd.us or mail:

   North Star Public School

   Attn: Business Manager 

   418 2nd Avenue

   PO Box 489

   Cando, ND 58324