Principal

Job Title: Elementary School Principal – Lafayette Elementary School (Grades PreK–2)

Work Year: 238 Days (starts July 1, 2026)

Reports To: Superintendent

The Principal of Lafayette Elementary School provides dynamic instructional leadership and administrative oversight for a PreK–2 campus committed to academic excellence and the development of the whole child. The Principal will lead all aspects of school operations, with a focused emphasis on high-quality literacy and mathematics instruction aligned to the Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MCCRS). The role requires a visionary leader who fosters collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement in early childhood and primary education.

Required:

• Valid Mississippi Administrator License (Class AA or higher).
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful administrative experience, preferably at the elementary level.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the elementary level.
• Demonstrated experience in instructional leadership, curriculum implementation, and staff supervision.
• Strong knowledge of early literacy and numeracy development, including evidence-based instructional practices.

Preferred:

• Experience in early childhood or primary school administration (PreK–2).
• Proven success in improving student outcomes in literacy and mathematics.
• Proficiency with data analysis and educational technology tools.

Instructional Leadership

• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of a rigorous, standards-based curriculum with a strong focus on literacy and mathematics development.
• Ensure effective early literacy instruction in alignment with the Mississippi Literacy-Based Promotion Act and support interventions to close achievement gaps.
• Promote high-quality math instruction that builds conceptual understanding and numeracy from PreK through Grade 2.
• Support and evaluate instructional practices using walkthroughs, data analysis, and feedback cycles.
• Guide teachers in the effective use of student data to inform instruction, intervention, and enrichment.
• Oversee Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for academics and behavior.

School Culture and Climate

• Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and safe school culture that values relationships, equity, and high expectations for all students.
• Foster strong partnerships with families and the community to support student learning and engagement.
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• Lead the development of social-emotional learning initiatives and positive behavior supports for early learners.

Personnel and Supervision

• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate certified and classified staff in accordance with district policies and state guidelines.
• Provide ongoing professional development aligned with district goals and identified staff needs.
• Promote collaboration among grade-level and instructional teams to ensure consistency and quality in instruction.

Operational and Fiscal Management

• Manage the daily operations of the school, including scheduling, budgeting, facilities, and safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal regulations and reporting requirements.
• Monitor the effective use of instructional materials, technology, and resources to support teaching and learning.

Assessment and Accountability

• Oversee the implementation of formative and summative assessments consistent with state and district standards.
• Analyze performance data to monitor progress toward school improvement goals and report results to stakeholders.
• Lead school improvement planning to achieve measurable growth in literacy and math outcomes.