Fort Caspar Academy Elementary Principal to begin

Please send letters of interest and a resume to Angie Hayes, Executive Director of Human Resources at , or by attaching them to your online application.

This position will begin July 1, 2026, with the potential for transition training before the start date depending upon the availability of the successful candidate.

Under administrative direction to serve as chief administrator and educational leader for
an Elementary School; to plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations
of an Elementary School including instructional programs, student services and operational activities; to coordinate assigned activities with other District departments, schools, and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Superintendents and the Superintendent.

Important and essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assume full management responsibility for the Elementary School including business operational activities such as personnel, budgeting, and facilities management, and for a variety of Elementary School instructional, curriculum, student services, and administrative programs, services and activities.
• Manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area of the Elementary School in accordance with Education Code and policies of the Board of Education; establish, within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
• Represent the Elementary School to other District departments, schools, elected officials, outside agencies and the community; explain and interpret programs, policies, and activities to students, parents and faculty; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate Elementary School personnel including
  certified and classified personnel; provide or coordinate staff training and
  orientation; identify opportunities for staff training and development; research
  and coordinate staff training in innovative education techniques and new
  programs; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline
  and termination procedures in accordance with District procedures.
• Plan, direct and coordinate the Elementary School’s work plan; meet with staff
  to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of
  responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Elementary
  School budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing,
  equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approval of
  expenditures; direct the preparation of and implementation of budgetary
  adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinate Elementary School activities with those of other departments,
  schools, and outside agencies and organizations.
• Provide staff assistance to the Assistant Superintendents and the Superintendent;
  prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Conduct a variety of Elementary School organizational studies, investigations,
  and operational studies; recommend modifications to curriculum and
  instructional programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
• Review pertinent legislation and ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and
  laws; implement State Department of Education recommendations; ensure
  timely and accurate reporting of data to Federal and State authorities.
• Establish and enforce Elementary School student behavioral performance
  standards; meet with students, parents and faculty to resolve behavior and/or
  performance issues; promote a climate conducive to personal growth and a
  productive learning environment.
• Sponsor and supervise Elementary School student activities including open
  houses and field trips; maintain master calendar of events and activities.
• Participate on a variety of committees and commissions; attend and participate
  in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in a
  variety of subject matters and in the field of public school administration.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of public elementary schools.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of elementary school programs, policies and operational needs.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Current trends, research and developments in the areas of…