Principal - Kha’p’o Community School
Location: Santa Clara Pueblo, Espanola NM
Position Start Date: July 1, 2019
Point of Contact: School Board President
POSITION SUMMARY
The principal is professionally committed to working and serving in the Santa Clara Pueblo
cultural and social environment. The principal serves as the primary administrator and leader of
programs, staff and students. Knowledge of school leadership theory; experience as a principal,
an assistant principal and teacher; school safety; student discipline; data analysis; long term
strategic planning and systems thinking as it relates to curricular development, finance,
community engagement and charter school development; budgetary oversight and planning;
knowledge of local, state and federal school policy and procedures; knowledge of Tewa
language and culture; knowledge of reading strategies and interventions; supervision and
evaluation of school personnel; knowledge and experience with BIE Accountability, experience
working with board, parents and various community organizations; mediation and conflict
resolution skills.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Interacts effectively with students, staff, parents and the overall school community
Provides a safe and effective learning environment for students, staff and overall school
community
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Provides instructional leadership among teachers and other staff to address curriculum
development and instruction in the classroom and other learning environments
Ability to conduct objective classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to teachers
Contributes to the creation of the school budget and ensures the school follows all fiscal policies
and procedures
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Plans and implements school wide Educational Plan for Student Success aligned with overall
school goals, mission and vision including specific assessment and evaluation components
Responsible for various grants, including ISEP, Title I, Title II and others
Writes grants as necessary
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Other duties as assigned
Personnel Responsibilities
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Evaluates the performance of instructional staff, ensures observation and evaluation of teaching
staff is objective and in accordance with state requirements
When necessary, counsels and advises school employees