District Assistant Elementary Principal to begin the 2026-27 School Year

2.0 FTE positions to begin the 2026-2027 school year

Please send letters of interest and a resume to Charlotte Gilbar, Executive Director of School Improvement at Charlotte_Gilbar@natronaschools.org.  You must submit an online application for your application to be considered complete.

The job of DISTRICT ASSISTANT ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL is done for the purpose/s of assisting and supporting the educational and administrative leadership at various locations within the District; providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Principal and/or Director; and growing leadership capacity and assuming responsibilities as directed. This job reports to Associate Superintendents and/or designees.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: this is an exempt year-round administrative position (a fiscal year). The location and position assignments will change and rotate between elementary schools and assigned District departments for__at a minimum__one fiscal year and no more than six consecutive fiscal years unless an exception is granted by the Associate Superintendent of Human Resource & District Services. Rotation may include reassignment into a Certified position in less than six consecutive fiscal years if satisfactory growth is not being made or financial restraints occur. At any time, a District Assistant Elementary Principal is eligible to apply for any open position within the District.

Essential Functions

• Assists Administrator in managing the assigned District location in a variety of areas (e.g. business operational activities such as personnel, all facets of school or department budget and facilities management; and instructional, curriculum, student services, and administrative programs, services and activities; materials, equipment, and inventory records, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the administrative leadership in maximizing the efficiency of the workforce, meeting legal requirements and District objectives, and ensuring the provision of excellent customer service.
• Assists Administrator in supervising certified and classified personnel (e.g. selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating; providing and identifying opportunities for staff training and orientation; researching and coordinating staff training in innovative education techniques and new programs, etc.) for the purpose of working with employees to enhance skills and/or correct deficiencies; and implementing discipline and termination procedures in accordance with District procedures.
• Collaborates with other school and District personnel (e.g. school and district leadership teams, etc.) for the purpose of embedding Natrona County School Districts (NCSD) Compact methods of shared governance, decision-making, responsibility, and ownership in school management.
• Conducts a variety of research relative to assigned District location (e.g. organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies, etc.) for the purpose of recommending modifications to curriculum and instructional programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
• Coordinates the assigned District locations activities with those of other departments, schools, and outside agencies and organizations for the purpose of ensuring continuity of services and meeting expectations.
• Establishes and enforces student behavioral performance standards (e.g. meet with students, parents and faculty to resolve behavior and/or performance issues, etc.) for the purpose of promoting a climate conducive to personal growth and a productive learning environment.
• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures (e.g. continuously assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, orientation/mentoring programs for new staff; internal reporting relationships, continuous improvement plans, etc.) for the purpose of identifying opportunities for improvement and directing the implementation of changes.
• Participates in planning, directing, and coordinating the assigned District locations work plans (e.g. meeting with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and review and evaluate work methods and procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and ensuring that outcomes achieve department, school, District and/or State objectives.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area of the department or school (e.g. resource allocation; appropriate service and staffing levels, etc.) for the purpose of administering school, District, and State education codes and policies, and maintaining safety and efficiency of operations.
• Participates on a variety of committees and commissions and attends and participates in professional group meetings, as assigned, for the purpose of staying abreast of new trends and innovations in a variety of subject matters and in the field of public school administration.
• Participates in the development and administration of the assigned department or school budget (forecast of additional funds needed for staffing; equipment, materials, and supplies; monitoring of and approval of expenditures; preparation of budgetary adjustments, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and ensuring implementation within budgetary limits and guidelines.
• Provides assistance to the Associate Superintendents, as requested, (e.g. staff assistance, prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of supporting administrative functions.
• Represents the assigned District location to a variety of stakeholders, as directed (e.g. other District departments, schools, elected officials, outside agencies and the community, etc.) for the purpose of explaining and interpreting programs, policies, and activities to students, parents and faculty; and negotiating and resolving sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
• Responds to a wide variety of difficult and sensitive inquiries, complaints and incidents (e.g. school or department crises, etc.) for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and leadership, and/or referring to appropriate parties.
• Reviews pertinent legislation (e.g. rules, regulations, and laws; State Department of Education recommendations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance and appropriate implementation, and time and accurate reporting of data to Federal and State authorities.
• Sponsors and supervises the assigned District location's student and staff activities (e.g. open houses, assemblies, special programs, field trips, bus loading and unloading, extracurricular and intramural activities; maintain master calendar of events and activities, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and promoting activities and ensuring safety of students and staff.

Education:  Master's degree in job-related area

Equivalency: Three years of responsible teaching experience

Certificates: Ability to obtain K-12 Principal Endorsement through PTSB by the start date of the position.  

Salary : $86,387 - $107,047