Elementary School Principal - Inspiring Instruction & Teams

Kearney School District; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kearney School District in Hawthorne, CA seeks an experienced principal to serve as the instructional leader for the building, guiding daily operations and advancing student achievement. The principal will oversee staff performance, budget management, and record-keeping while fostering a positive school climate.

The successful candidate will lead professional development, supervise student activities, and ensure compliance with district policies, reporting to the Assistant Superintendent of

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in educational administration.
• Valid Missouri principal's certificate for the appropriate grade levels.
• Must be able to present information clearly to staff, administrators and the Board.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of instruction
• Evaluation of staff
• Training of staff
• Making hiring recommendations to the Board
• General supervision of students
• Supervision of student activities and events
• Implementation of the professional development plan
• Maintaining building records
• Preparation and management of the building budget
• Creation and update of student handbooks
• Positive interaction with students
• Administration of student discipline
• Motivation of staff
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication with Board

Staff evaluation

Interviewing staff

Budget management

Data interpretation

Technology literacy

Compliance and confidentiality

Education

Master's degree or higher in educational administration

Tools

District student information software

Job description

Kearney School District in Hawthorne, CA seeks an experienced principal to serve as the instructional leader for the building, guiding daily operations and advancing student achievement. The principal will oversee staff performance, budget management, and record-keeping while fostering a positive school climate.

The successful candidate will lead professional development, supervise student activities, and ensure compliance with district policies, reporting to the Assistant Superintendent of