Elementary Principal

Purpose Statement
The primary purpose of the Elementary School Principal is to provide instructional leadership for their assigned building with the specific responsibility of overseeing overall site operations, services, and staff. In addition, the Elementary Principal is responsible for providing information and serving as a resource to others; enforcing established policies and regulatory requirements; and coordinating school activities and addressing issues, situations and/or problems that arise on campus or with enrolled students. This job reports to the Superintendent / Superintendent Designee.

Essential Functions

• Chairs and facilitates the Building Leadership Team meetings for the purpose of coordinating essential building functions and ensuring that student outcomes achieve school, district, and state objectives.
• Collects and analyzes data (e.g. building records, reports, assessment results, etc.) for the purpose of identifying goals, assessing organizational effectiveness and promoting organizational learning.
• Creates, prepares and presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Develops budgets and financial forecasts for the purpose of providing specific building budget requests and recommendations to the Superintendent and/or other appropriate Central Office staff.
• Utilizes the adopted district evaluation system to evaluate building instructional staff for the purpose of ensuring that district policy and expectations are achieved, and instructional performance is maximized.
• Facilitates safe and supportive communication systems to ensure that all building patrons (e.g. staff, students, parents and community members) have authentic ways to provide input into the functions of the building and fosters authentic patron involvement.
• Facilitates the creation / implementation of practices, procedures, and processes for the purpose of ensuring the development, articulation, and implementation of a child-centered vision that is shared by all members of the school community.
• Manages school functions (e.g. facility maintenance, budget, staffing, delegating responsibility, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
• Observes classroom instruction for the purpose of ensuring the implementation of the established curriculum, sound instructional techniques, and effective classroom management to maximize student learning in an inclusive school climate.
• Prepares and maintains a wide variety of evidence (e.g. reports, records, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, and efforts toward the achievement of building, district, and board initiatives / goals, as well as the adopted district strategic plan.
• Promotes the development of a culture of continuous school improvement for the purpose of nurturing a culture of shared accountability for colleagues, for students and for the school as a whole.
• Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
• Supervises all building personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth, and achieving overall district objectives.
• Understands and accepts the responsibility / reality that the essential functions of the Elementary School Principal will regularly require working hours that are beyond the normal school day. (e.g. early mornings, evenings, weekends)

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: planning and managing projects; using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; administering personnel policies; data use and analysis; working collaboratively; and solution-oriented creativity.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; conflict resolution; bookkeeping principles; concepts of management and supervision; understanding change process; leadership needed to improve systems; and differentiate PD.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with frequent interruptions; creating a positive school climate for students, staff and community; motivating staff; adapting to changing work priorities; and leading change.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; managing multiple departments; directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit. Utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience within a specialized field is required.

Education: Master’s degree in job-related area.

Equivalency: 3 years administrative experience preferred.

Required Testing:

Certificates and Licenses: A Level EP01 Elementary Principal Credential. A valid North Dakota Teaching Certificate.

Continuing Educ. / Training:

• Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses.
• Actively participates in Professional Development that supports district initiatives to a level that results in their ability to successfully lead the implementation of said initiatives within their assigned building.

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Grade: Elementary Principal (216 days)

Start Date: This position will start on or around 7/1/2025. The start date could be sooner depending on applicant's availability.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

The Dickinson Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.

Please contact the Human Resources Department at (701) 456-0002 x 2204 if you have further questions.