Administrator - Middle School Principal- Liberty Middle School

Papillion La Vista Community Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/Dental insurance

Nebraska Public Employee Retirement

Sick and Personal Leave

Job summary

Papillion La Vista Community Schools is seeking a Middle School Principal for Liberty Middle School for the 2027-2028 school year. The role provides leadership for instruction, student well-being, staff supervision, and daily operations to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.

The principal will collaborate with district leadership to advance goals, supervise staff, manage budgets, and promote high-quality teaching and learning across programs and services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Administration or related field required.
• Valid Nebraska Administrative Certificate with endorsed certification for the position.
• Minimum of five years of successful education experience, including teaching and admin roles.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for developing and reviewing school goals aligned with district priorities.
• Acts as instructional leader promoting high-quality teaching and learning.
• Supervises and evaluates staff per district policies and applicable laws.
• Fosters collaboration and distributed leadership for school improvement.
• Maintains a safe, inclusive school environment and oversees daily operations.
• Leads behavior support and intervention practices with district alignment.
• Supports academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of students.
• Manages building budgets, resources, and facilities per district procedures.
• Represents the school and district at meetings and events.

Skills

Educational leadership

Staff supervision

Collaboration

Curriculum oversight

Education

Master's degree in Educational Administration

Nebraska Administrative Certificate

Job description

Middle School Principal Grade - Liberty Middle School

2027-2028 School Year

Description

Provides leadership for the overall operation of the middle school, including instructional programs, student achievement and well-being, staff supervision and development, school culture, facilities, and daily operations. Leads and supports continuous improvement efforts to strengthen teaching, learning, and student outcomes. Works collaboratively with staff, students, families, and District leadership to provide a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment and advance District and school goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in Educational Administration or a related field.
• Certification: Valid Nebraska Administrative Certificate with an endorsement appropriate for the position.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of successful professional experience in education, including teaching and administrative experience. Middle school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates dependable and reliable attendance and fulfills the responsibilities of the position in a professional and timely manner.
• Provides leadership for the development, implementation, and ongoing review of school goals and priorities aligned with the District's mission, vision, strategic priorities, and expectations for student learning.
• Serves as the instructional leader grounded in middle school philosophy that promotes high-quality teaching and learning through effective curriculum, instruction, assessment, and instructional practices.
• Supervises, supports, and evaluates certified and classified staff in accordance with District expectations, policies, procedures, and applicable legal requirements.
• Promotes collaboration, shared responsibility, and leadership development among staff by providing opportunities to contribute to school improvement and decision-making.
• Creates and maintains a safe, respectful, inclusive, and supportive school environment that promotes student learning, positive relationships, appropriate behavior, and a sense of belonging.
• Provides leadership for student behavior, attendance, discipline, and intervention practices and ensures consistent implementation of District policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Supports the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of middle school students and ensures appropriate implementation of programs and services for all students, including students receiving special education, English learner, and other specialized services.
• Manages the daily operations of the school, including student and staff schedules, supervision, facilities, safety and security, activities, events, and the appropriate use of school resources.
• Develops and implements effective systems and procedures that support an orderly, safe, efficient, and productive learning environment.
• Collaborates with District leadership and Human Resources in the recruitment, selection, assignment, development, support, and retention of high-quality staff.
• Manages building-level budgets, resources, equipment, and materials responsibly and in accordance with District procedures and priorities.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, Board policies, District procedures, negotiated agreements, and established professional standards.
• Maintains the confidentiality of student, employee, and District information and demonstrates sound professional judgment and ethical leadership.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with District leadership and other administrators to promote consistency, alignment, and continuous improvement across the District.
• Participates actively in District leadership meetings, professional learning, committees, and other activities and contributes to Districtwide initiatives and decision-making.
• Represents the school and District professionally, advocates for the needs of students and staff, and maintains visibility and an active presence throughout the school and at school activities and events.
• Fosters a positive school culture that recognizes student and staff accomplishments, encourages meaningful engagement, and promotes a shared commitment to student success.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

District Benefits

• Competitive pay that reflects both your education and years of experience
• 100% paid Single Health/Dental or 93% paid for all other plans (PPO or HDHP)
• Vision and Life Insurance option plans
• Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sick and Personal Leave

You can learn more about Papillion La Vista Community Schools on our district website: https://www.plcschools.org/

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If you have any questions please contact Human Resource at [e-mail] or 402-537-6213.