Elementary Principal - Bear Elementary

Alabama State Department of Education; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alabama State Department of Education in Montgomery, AL seeks a Principal to serve as instructional and administrative leader, guiding data-driven instruction and collaboration with staff and the community.

The ideal candidate holds a current Alabama teaching certificate, a master’s degree with an endorsement in Educational Administration (K-12), and demonstrates strong communication and leadership skills to foster high expectations and professional learning communities.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama Teacher's Certification.
• Master's Degree or higher with an endorsement in Educational Administration K-12.
• Administrative or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the instructional and administrative leader of the school.
• Analyze data sources to make data-driven decisions for instruction.
• Collaborate with staff, students, and the community to ensure a high-quality educational program.
• Formulate and accomplish the school's mission.
• Provide leadership for high expectations for staff and students.
• Motivate and lead PLCs focused on teacher development.
• Support the use of technology to prepare students for the 21st century.
• Maintain a safe, orderly environment that facilitates learning.
• Foster school-related activities that strengthen relations with students, families, and community.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree with Educational Administration (K-12)

Current Alabama Teacher's Certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: PRINCIPAL

Qualifications:

• Current Alabama Teacher's Certification
• Master's Degree or higher with an endorsement inEducational Administration K-12
• Demonstrated successful administrative or supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated positive communication skills both verbal and written

Essential Duties:

• Serve as the instructional and administrative leader of the school
• Analyze different data sources in making data-driven decisions for instruction
• Work with staff, students, and the community to ensure a high-quality educational program
• Formulate and accomplish the school's mission
• Provide leadership for an environment of high expectations for staff and students
• Motivate and lead professional learning communities that focus on teacher development
• Support the use of technology to motivate and prepare students for the 21st century
• Provide a safe, orderly environment that facilitates learning
• Support school-related activities that enhance teacher, student, parent, and community relations
• Establish a positive relationship with students, parents, co-workers, volunteers, and other visitors

(The funding for and duration of this position are finite, Pursuant to the Students First Act of 2011,
Section 4(3)(b), tenure may not be gained by time served in this position).

SPECIAL NOTE: The person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

SPECIAL NOTE: For employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.

(Special Note: In some cases, A Special Hard-to-Staff Stipend May Be Applied)

Performance Metrics and Evaluation:

The performance of the Principal will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designee based on leadership effectiveness, instructional impact, school culture, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency. Key performance indicators include:

1. Academic Achievement and Growth

• Increase the school’s Report Card Grade by 3%–5% annually, as measured by the Alabama State Department of Education.

• Increase ELA, Math, and Science proficiency rates by 3%–5%, as measured by state assessments.

• Increase overall academic achievement by 3%–5%, with a focus on closing performance gaps among student subgroups.

• Increase student academic growth (as measured by state growth indicators or local assessments) by 3%–5% annually.

2. College, Career, and Postsecondary Readiness

• Increase the graduation rate by 3%–5%, ensuring alignment with state accountability standards.

• Increase the percentage of students meeting College and Career Readiness (CCR) benchmarks by 3%–5% annually.

• Increase the number of students participating in dual enrollment programs by 3%–5%, in partnership with local colleges and technical institutions.

3. Instructional Leadership and Staff Development

• Conduct 100% of required teacher and staff evaluations within district timelines.

• Provide instructional feedback and coaching that results in 80% or more of teachers demonstrating growth in evaluation scores or classroom performance.

• Facilitate monthly professional learning communities (PLCs) to promote collaborative analysis of data and sharing of best practices.

4. Data-Driven Decision Making

• Utilize multiple data sources to guide instructional and operational decisions.

• Ensure the School Improvement Plan (SIP) is informed by current data, aligned with district goals, and updated throughout the year.

• Present data reports to staff and stakeholders at least twice per year to foster transparency and progress monitoring.

5. School Climate and Culture

• Reduce chronic absenteeism by at least 10% annually.

• Reduce disciplinary referrals, suspensions, and other behavioral incidents by 10% while promoting a safe, inclusive school culture.

• Achieve 85% or higher satisfaction on school climate surveys from students, families, and staff.

6. Family and Community Engagement

• Host at least four community and family engagement events annually.

• Establish and maintain active partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and civic groups to support student learning and enrichment.

7. Fiscal Responsibility and Resource Management

• Manage the school’s budget in alignment with district expectations, ensuring 95% accuracy in financial planning and reporting.

• Ensure all spending aligns with school improvement priorities, with timely and compliant use of local, state, and federal funds.

• Maintain appropriate records and documentation to ensure zero fiscal audit findings.

• Ensure that federal, state, and local funds (including Title I, if applicable) are used appropriately, aligned with school goals, and in accordance with district policies and procedures.

8. Vision and Mission Alignment

• Lead the implementation of the school’s mission and vision, ensuring alignment with district strategic priorities.

• Develop, communicate, and monitor progress on annual school goals, providing evidence of measurable outcomes and stakeholder input.

THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. "NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED EMPLOYMENT OR BE EXCLUDED FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY, SEX, RACE, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, COLOR OR AGE."