Job Description:

2026-2027 School year; 209 contract days

Location: Mandan Public School District

Position Summary:
Under limited supervision, provides educational leadership and staff management for an MPS School; provides strategic leadership to maintain a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment for students, staff, parents, and the community; fosters the success of students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation, and evaluation of a shared vision of learning.

Essential Functions:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. 

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plans, organizes, evaluates, and directs the implementation of all programs and activities in an MPS School; performs primary liaison duties between the school and the community; performs duties within scope of authority and training; duties may vary according to job assignment.
Directs and coordinates school administration, communications, instructional development, classroom evaluation, effectiveness assessment, teacher development, disciplinary actions, student support programs, facilities operations, financial management and budgets, and community relations.
Provides leadership to students, staff, parents, and community to establish a safe, positive, learning- centered environment; promotes MPS vision, goals, purpose, cultures, and values; develops and implements plans to maximize the educational, social, and personal development of the students.
Directs the staff and functions of the school to meet MPS needs, including staff support and development, performance management, improvement initiatives, and accountability systems.
Exercises independent judgment within policy guidelines; identifies and analyzes school and community issues; resolves organizational and attendance issues, student development, and employee relations.
Manages assigned staff; assigns programmatic responsibilities and projects; develops schedules, resolves workload and technical issues, and assures that goals are defined and achieved; develops staff skills and training plans, and conducts performance evaluations.
Monitors instructional, educational, support, and service programs; evaluates program effectiveness and develops recommendations for improvements and curriculum revisions.
Directs administrative functions, including budget, expenditures, records, and facilities management.
Monitors and evaluates classes, and assures that the teaching activities meet quality standards; assures compliance with federal and state regulations, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction standards, and MPS policies.
Assists students to resolve discipline, attendance, safety, learning, and relationship issues.
Assures the effective allocation and utilization of resources; manages contracts for special services.
Supports the relationship between the Mandan Public School District and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and District staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and District information; follows compliance rules governing child abuse; performs related duties as required or assigned. 

Reports To:
Mandan Public School District Superintendent

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Master's Degree in Education, or related field; and five years of teaching experience, including one year of experience as an assistant principal; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Qualifications:
Must hold an appropriate license from the ND Education Standards and Practices Board and Elementary Principal Credential EP01.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Starting Salary: Starting $130,826 - $148,666 Depending on experience. Full benefit package included.

Contact Information
Dr. Carly Retterath, Assistant Superintendent
MANDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: 701-751-6500
Email: Carly.Retterath@msd1.org