Amana Elementary Principal (0.5 FTE)

Clear Creek Amana Community School District; Middle Amana (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Clear Creek Amana Community School District in Amana, IA seeks an Elementary Principal for a 0.5 FTE position to lead a new elementary school building. You will oversee staff, curriculum, and daily operations to foster a culture of learning.

The principal reports to the Superintendent and collaborates with district leaders to implement PBIS, Iowa core standards, and inclusive practices, while ensuring student well-being and academic success.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills aligned with district goals.
• Knowledge of PBIS, Iowa Core Standards, and equity practices.
• Experience supporting school-wide improvement and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum, instruction, and assessment coordination.
• Build and supervise a building schedule and supports for staff.
• Collaborate with district leaders to implement district curriculum.
• Oversee PBIS, safety protocols, and student well-being.
• Engage families and community to foster a culture of learning.
• Participate in staff evaluations and IPDP guidance.

Skills

School leadership

Curriculum oversight

PBIS implementation

Staff development

Data-informed decisions

Iowa Core Standards

504/IEP knowledge

ELL awareness

Job description

TITLE:0.5 FTEElementary 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. General Responsibility and Authority Delegated by the Superintendent:

1. Coordinate and Supervise Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
   1. Curriculum: supervise and implement district curriculum
   2. Leads and makes suggestions to staff to implement effective practices to improve instruction.
   3. Building schedule--build and supervise a building schedule
   4. Work directly with Curriculum director to implement district curriculum
   5. Data based decision making
2. Teachers/Support Staff
   1. Develop the professional capacity of school personnel
      1. Provide regular PD
      2. Collaborate with AEA staff to provide learning opportunities
      3. Collaborate with Leadership teams for school improvement
      4. Support PLC process at the building and district level
      5. Collaborate with Building Leadership teams
      6. Support and provide Social-Emotional learning
      7. Collaborate with Instructional Coach
      8. Initiates conversations about diversity and culture and the impact on student learning; corrects intolerant statements and behaviors. Builds capacity of staff
      9. Manage staff turnover and succession
      10. Walk throughs and fidelity checks
   2. Community
      1. Cultivate a culture of learning
      2. Communicate regularly
      3. Hold regular staff meetings
   3. Evaluation
      1. Follow district guidelines for teacher/support staff evaluation
      2. Guide and provide feedback for the Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDPs) for teachers
3. School Improvement/Shared Vision
   1. Meet regularly with Building Leadership team to set goals and evaluate progress
   2. PBIS...building wide expectations for for students/staff
   3. Develop, advocate, and enact a shared mission, vision, and core values of high-quality education and academic success and well-being of each student.
   4. Act ethically and according to professional norms to promote each student's academic success and well-being.
   5. Involves stakeholders in the development or revision of school practices that promote equity and cultural responsiveness.
   6. Data based decision making
   7. Lead as a liaison for school activities and events
4. Students
   1. Care/Support
      1. Social-emotional learning and support
      2. Attend 504/IEP meetings
   2. Discipline
      1. Student discipline system (PBIS)
      2. Entry of ODR's
      3. Communication of Discipline issues with families
      4. Enforcement of discipline policies and practices
5. Families/Community
   1. Report testing data to stakeholders
   2. Report discipline data to stakeholders
   3. Regular communication with families
   4. Meeting with families and stakeholders as needed
   5. Attend/participate in School Improvement Committee (SIAC) Meetings
   6. Attend and/or collaborate with Parent Teacher Group (PTG) meetings
   7. Cultivate an inclusive, caring, and supportive school community
   8. Work regularly with district Communications Director
6. Operations & Management
   1. Oversee/Manage Building Budget
      1. Regular communication with district business manager
   2. Facilities
      1. Room assignments
      2. Develop and maintain safety protocols
      3. Run regular safety drills
      4. Oversee cleanliness of building
      5. Regular communication with building engineer and district Facilities/Grounds Director
   3. Food Service
      1. Create lunch schedules
      2. Lunch supervision
      3. Work with building kitchen manager and district food service director
   4. Transportation
      1. Route discipline
      2. Schedule field trip transportation
      3. Work regularly with district Transportation Director
   5. Teachers/Support Staff
      1. Use district hiring practices to acquire certified and classified staff
      2. Approve Timecards
      3. Approve personal leaveManage schedule
      4. Manage hours
      5. Track/manage absences

1. Other Specific Responsibilities

1. District Responsibilities
   1. when necessary
   2. District-level PLC
   3. IST
   4. SIAC
   5. Elementary Principal PLC
   6. Weekly Admin Meetings
   7. Attend and/or present district PD
   8. Supervise home football games as needed
   9. 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.
   10. Be up to date with all trainings
2. Working Knowledge of:
   1. Iowa Core Standards
   2. 504
   3. IEP
   4. PBIS
   5. MTSS
   6. Iowa Teaching Standards
   7. Iowa Leadership Standards
   8. PLC
   9. ELL
   10. LEAP
   11. Equitable Practices
   12. Data review

1. Regular Attendance
   
   • Add absences to AESOP prior to taking leave
   • Fulfill contractual obligations

1. 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.