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High School Principal (Grades 9-12)
The Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District is a rapidly growing district with 3,600 plus students located just northwest of Iowa's capital city of Des Moines. DCG CSD is fortunate to be a part of two supportive communities, Dallas Center and Grimes. It is our goal to maintain a small district feel, while achieving big district accomplishments. We embrace the rapid growth we are experiencing through the hiring and retention of passionate, dedicated, and high quality educators. #DCGexcellence is a way of life in our buildings. We believe our excellence is showcased in the classroom, in the gym, and on the stage. It’s accomplished by a committed team providing a collaborative learning environment for all of our students.
SUMMARY: Demonstrate effective instructional leadership skills that provide focus on student achievement. Guide the development of a caring collaborative community that includes all stakeholders in the school. Provide purpose and vision for the school. Manage the human resources to ensure an orderly work and learning environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Valid Iowa Administrative license
- Master's Degree in Education related field.
- Evaluator Approval Certification.
- Experience as a building administrator required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in teaching/administration, including a minimum of three years teaching.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS:
- PK-12 Principal endorsement (#189) or 5-12 Principal endorsement (#170)
- Evaluator endorsement
- Master's Degree in school administration
- Experience as a building administrator of 3 or more years (preferred)
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:
In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following abilities in order to meet the essential duties and performance responsibilities for the position assigned:
Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
Effective collaboration skills and successful experience leading Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
Effective use of data to make instructional decisions and evaluate school programs
Demonstrated success in promoting best practices, implementing and monitoring curriculum and instruction
Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining a school climate that is conducive to student learning
Demonstrated expertise pertaining to district and building initiatives and priorities
Basic computer and software skills
Intermediate to advanced knowledge or ability to develop, monitor and evaluate curriculum, discipline plans and supervision/safety plans.
Demonstrated leadership of student services programs and services including Special Education, 504, Health Plans, ELL, TAG, and Homeless student supports.
Classroom experience necessary.
Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs at various levels.
Proven skills in addressing challenging student behaviors and support for improving students behaviors over time.
Demonstrated understanding of Anti-Bullying and Harassment policies and strategies for successfully addressing and remediating bullying and/or harassment issues over time.
Demonstrated effectiveness in developing and sustaining a clear vision of education
Ability to communicate in a collaborative culture to ensure consistency of student learning
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Ability to lead others in carrying out the mission, vision, and values of the district.
Ability to establish and maintain effective parent communication over time.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to manage conflict, diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent’s policies, building, and department procedures.
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safer work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Reports to Superintendent
12 Month Contract
Administrative Salary and Benefits
Application Opens: April 4, 2025
Application Closes: April 18, 2025
Position Start Date: July 1, 2025
Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy if the district to provide equal employment opportunity and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status in its employment and personnel practices. The District will affirmatively recruit women and men, members of diverse racial/ ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities for job categories where the representative groups are under represented.
