Location: Polson,MT, USA
POLSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB POSTING NOTIFICATION
Date of Posting: December 19, 2024
Closing Date: Until filled (application review to begin January 24, 2025)
Position Title: Principal
School Site: Polson High School
Qualifications: Current Montana Teacher and Administrative Licensure
With a K-12 Endorsement.
Preferred: Three Years Administrative Experience
Starting Date: August 4, 2025
Salary: Starting at $97,836.00-$114,564.00, DOE, 220 day contract
Apply to: Complete principal application submitted through Talent Ed applicant tracking platform:
Application Material:
* Completed Polson School District Certified Staff Application
* Successful Fingerprint Background Check
NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE: The Polson School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in employment, educational programs or activities.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Serve as chief administrator of the assigned building.
Develop and administer a quality educational program using the following guidelines:
* School Laws of the State of Montana;
* Accreditation Standards set forth by the Montana State Board of Education and the Office of Public Instruction;
* Policies and Procedures of the Polson School District Board of Trustees.
Serve as instructional leader of the school by
Facilitating and organizing professional development activities:
* Monitoring alignment of classroom instruction with district curriculum
* Evaluate performance of teachers and instructional support staff.
* Supervise, oversee, and evaluate performance of clerical, cafeteria, janitorial staff, and other classified employees to maintain quality support services.
* Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Board policies and rules, regulations, and directives.
* Attend all regular Monthly Board meetings and dialogue sessions.
* Develop and maintain good working relations with the community, including community organizations and leaders.
* Confer on a regular basis with administrative colleagues, teachers, students, parents and the Polson Board of Trustees to address educational and discipline issues.
* Work with parents and professional staff in development and implementations of programs for students with disabilities or other special needs.
* Attend sporting events, evening music performances, fine arts events and other family activities involving students and parents.
* Maintain a visible presence in the building and playground to ensure a physically and psychologically safe school environment.
* Work with staff to prepare yearly budget requests and monitor spending to conform to budget restrictions.
* Supervise allocation of equipment, educational material, and supplies in conformance with approved expenditures.
* Supervise preparation of attendance reports, test results, and other reports as required by the Office of Public Instruction and other agencies.
* Maintain a positive school culture that supports teaching and learning.
* Direct federal programs as assigned by the Superintendent and Board of Trustees.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
EXPECTATIONS:
* Demonstrate understanding and leadership skills in dealing with issues and problems in all aspects of the middle school.
* Demonstrate understanding of elementary curriculum and developmentally appropriate instructional methods.
* Effectively communicate information orally and in writing and respond to questions from staff, parents, and the community.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
* Demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
* Effectively address and manage stressful situations.
* Maintain strict confidentiality with student and personnel matters.