• JobID: 2329

Position Type:
Seasonal Hiring

Date Posted:
2/2/2022

Location:
All Elementary Schools

Date Available:
06/28/2021

Summer School Principals-Temporary

The Helena Public Schools are accepting applications for Summer School Principals at the Elementary level.

Hours for Summer School begin at 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM M-TH Times may vary

In-Person Teaching and Learning at School Site with Field Trips into the Community

Tentative Dates are 6/16/22 - 7/29/22

Salary for Summer School Administrators is $56.82 per hour. Current Montana Administrative Certificate is required. Hiring immediately.

Apply online at https://helenaschools.org/departments/human-resources/join-our-team/
Positions are under the Seasonal Hires catagory.

Screening of applicants will begin immediately; positions open until filled.

Required application materials for Internal Candidates includes district online application and cover letter.
Required application materials for External Candidates include: completed district online application, letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation and copy of Montana Administrator Certificate. Helena School District # 1 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Helena* Public Schools*
Human Resources Office
1325 Poplar Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Phone: (406) 324-2012
recruit@helenaschools.org

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

TITLE

Principal

PURPOSE

This position is responsible for delivering instructional leadership to the school community through administration and personnel management in accordance with the mission and vision of Helena Public Schools.

REPORTS TO

Assistant Superintendent

The School Principal is a fundamental component of the District leadership team. This position is focused on student education, community engagement and creating time, energy and resources to ensure students are afforded the opportunity to learn in a supportive, competitive and engaging environment.

The Principal provides instructional leadership to the school community including curriculum planning, review and implementation, and professional development. The successful incumbent is responsible for building administration, collaborative efforts, safety and the welfare of both students and faculty. The Principal maintains open and positive communication with all members of the school community, building relationships, ensuring student engagement and supporting teachers and district staff in the pursuit of delivering excellent educational services. Facilitates comprehensive school wide annual planning and fosters excellence in education.

The position requires a high level of outside and inside contacts, which require a mature ability to answer questions related to the program and sound judgment in directing questions, complaints or requests for assistance to Central Administration.

The Principal must have a working knowledge of the requirements related to instructional leadership, curriculum programming, personnel, federal, state and local laws and policies. They must possess strong organizational, public relations and communication skills.

CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Encourages all students to perform at their highest level.

• Management and Supervision of all building personnel.

• Develops the master schedule including the development of class schedules and assignment of students.

• Resolves staff issues through the use of conflict resolution.

• Provides support to teachers and staff.

• Supervises students during instructional and extra-curricular activities.

• Evaluates performance of teachers, programs and staff.

• Plans and facilitates professional development for faculty as needed.

• Prepares and manages the school budget.

• Maintain relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers and community agencies.

• Implements policy and procedure established the Board of Trustees.

• Follows guidelines established by the State and Federal Government.

• Communicates effectively with all members of the school community.

• Coordinate cleaning and maintenance activities for facility and site with District Facilities Manager and Custodial Services Manager.

• Develops and administers a comprehensive improvement plan that guides all instructional programs and activities in the school.

• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages and supervises all employees in the School. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and mentoring employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; recognizing/affirming and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each 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/or EXPERIENCE:

M.A. and five years experience in teaching and three years of administrative experience is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Teaching Certificate with appropriate Administrative Endorsement and special course work related to Administration.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision.

The demands of extended work time (coverage of building activities and extra-curricular activities, etc.) require a high level of physical endurance. This job requires the ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

COMPETENCIES

Effective demonstration of the following behavioral competencies along with measurable, observable actions associated with the fulfillment of this job description directly related to skills, abilities and knowledge contribute to the success of the individual within the district.

INITIATIVE AND ADAPTABILITY

Ability to identify where and when to take action and address needs in the interest of the district without being asked to do so. Acts independently with a focus on the school district’s interest and assumes responsibility and accountability for one’s actions.

The ability and motivation to see a project to completion in the face of obstacles, issues or circumstance with professionalism and mindfulness.

Ability to set priorities, plan and allocate time and resources in the best interest of the district.

Attend to detail to ensure high quality outcomes and effective information.

COMMUNICATION AND INTEGRITY

Cooperating with others while maintaining focus on district initiatives.

The ability to work effectively with different people and teams while promoting clear, non-defensive communication.

Acknowledging diverse opinions, promoting consensus, while being respectful of other’s interests and district’s interests.

Understanding and applying flexibility and the confidence to stand firm on a decision depending on what the situation requires.

Demonstrating leadership at an appropriate level by adjusting approach to the situation and maintaining professionalism on behalf of the district.

Ability to work well under pressure, with ambiguity and multiple leaders while maintaining personal self-control, effective communication and district purpose.

INFLUENCE AND PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Demonstrates positive, professional behaviors in the office and on behalf of the Helena Public Schools, working with set standards, with appropriate authority. Demonstrates leadership, shared ideas, solutions, inspires confidence, honors agreements and develops effective working relationships with peers, coworkers, clients and the public.

Ability to instill trust and demonstrate integrity through daily interactions, work functions and as a team member. Is responsive to change, district interests and ability to act responsively, responsibly, and professionally in difficult situations.

SERVICE AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT

The ability to understand and be sensitive to a diverse client base with divergent needs and perceptions. To provide prompt, efficient service that meets expectation of the clients and holds to the highest value the district’s approach and service.

Demonstrated actions that show steady commitment, loyalty, support of district decisions and active participation in district activities, committees and duties outside of normal expected job description functions.

AUTHORITY

(Signing authority / Supervision)

Job Type: Temporary