0.5 Amana Elementary Principal

Young World Physical Education; Oxford (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A school district in Iowa is seeking a 0.5 FTE Elementary Principal responsible for overseeing curriculum and managing staff within a new educational setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership abilities, effective community communication, and a commitment to academic success. Duties include staff development and ensuring a positive learning environment. This position requires a bachelor's degree and is part-time, with additional responsibilities to foster school improvement and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership.
• Ability to manage and develop staff effectively.
• Strong communication skills with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum implementation and assessment.
• Support staff training and development.
• Maintain strong communication with the community.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum supervision

Community communication

Staff development

Data-based decision making

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

0.5 Amana Elementary Principal

Clear Creek Amana CSD Clear Creek Amana CSD - Oxford, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5508375

Application Deadline: Jan 20, 2027 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Jan 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE: 0.5 FTE Elementary Principal

LOCATION: Amana Elementary (Amana, IA)

REPORTS TO: Superintendent/designee

JOB SUMMARY: The Principal is responsible for the direction of all personnel who perform their respective functions within the province of the building. This position will be opening a new elementary school building with the district. The Principal is directly responsible to the Superintendent of Schools/designee and is obligated to keep the Superintendent informed of all matters deemed pertinent and relative to the operation of the school unit. The Principal also performs a staff function serving in an advisory capacity to the Superintendent of Schools for all personnel.

Responsibilities

General Responsibility and Authority Delegated by the Superintendent:

• Coordinate and Supervise Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
• Supervise and implement district curriculum
• Lead and make suggestions to staff to implement effective practices to improve instruction
• Build and supervise a building schedule
• Work directly with Curriculum director to implement district curriculum
• Data based decision making

Teachers/Support Staff:

• Develop the professional capacity of school personnel
• Provide regular professional development
• Collaborate with AEA staff to provide learning opportunities
• Collaborate with Leadership teams for school improvement
• Support PLC process at the building and district level
• Collaborate with Building Leadership teams
• Support and provide Social-Emotional learning
• Collaborate with Instructional Coach
• Initiate conversations about diversity and culture and the impact on student learning; correct intolerant statements and behaviors; build capacity of staff
• Manage staff turnover and succession
• Walk throughs and fidelity checks

Community:

• Cultivate a culture of learning
• Communicate regularly
• Hold regular staff meetings

Evaluation:

• Follow district guidelines for teacher/support staff evaluation
• Guide and provide feedback for the Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDPs) for teachers

School Improvement/Shared Vision:

• Meet regularly with Building Leadership team to set goals and evaluate progress
• Implement PBIS building-wide expectations for students/staff
• Develop, advocate, and enact a shared mission, vision, and core values of high-quality education and academic success and well-being of each student
• Act ethically and according to professional norms to promote each student's academic success and well-being
• Involve stakeholders in the development or revision of school practices that promote equity and cultural responsiveness
• Data based decision making
• Lead as a liaison for school activities and events

Students:

• Provide care/support
• Social-emotional learning and support
• Attend 504/IEP meetings

Discipline:

• Student discipline system (PBIS)
• Entry of ODR's
• Communication of discipline issues with families
• Enforcement of discipline policies and practices

Families/Community:

• Report testing data to stakeholders
• Report discipline data to stakeholders
• Regular communication with families
• Meeting with families and stakeholders as needed
• Attend/participate in School Improvement Committee (SIAC) Meetings
• Attend and/or collaborate with Parent Teacher Group (PTG) meetings
• Cultivate an inclusive, caring, and supportive school community
• Work regularly with district Communications Director

Operations & Management:

• Oversee/Manage Building Budget
• Regular communication with district business manager

Facilities:

• Room assignments
• Develop and maintain safety protocols
• Run regular safety drills
• Oversee cleanliness of building
• Regular communication with building engineer and district Facilities/Grounds Director

Food Service:

• Create lunch schedules
• Lunch supervision
• Work with building kitchen manager and district food service director

Transportation:

• Route discipline
• Schedule field trip transportation
• Work regularly with district Transportation Director

Additional Teachers/Support Staff:

• Use district hiring practices to acquire certified and classified staff
• Approve Timecards
• Approve personal leave
• Manage schedule, hours and absences tracking

Other Specific Responsibilities:

• Attend regular board meetings and present when necessary
• District-level PLC participation
• IST, SIAC, Elementary Principal PLC, Weekly Admin Meetings
• Attend and/or present district PD
• Supervise home football games as needed
• Work regularly with Curriculum Director, Director of Special Services, Director of School, Director of School Support, Grounds/Facilities Director, Communication Director and Superintendent to create a culture of learning and an environment for continuous improvement
• Be up to date with all trainings

Working Knowledge of:

• Iowa Core Standards
• 504
• IEP
• PBIS
• MTSS
• Iowa Teaching Standards
• Iowa Leadership Standards
• PLC
• ELL
• LEAP
• Equitable Practices
• Data review
• Regular Attendance
• Add absences to AESOP prior to taking leave
• Fulfill contractual obligations
• Other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Clear Creek Amana School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation or gender identity. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://ccaschools.mysmarthire.com/jobs/26953-5810.html

Position Type: Part-time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Catherine Westfall
• 1486 Hwy 6 NW
• Oxford, Iowa 52322
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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