2026-2027 Principal - Elementary - Heronville

Elementary Principal

The principal is responsible for setting the vision for achieving and sustaining high levels of student achievement and strategically implementing the school's mission through effective leadership of all stakeholders, including faculty, staff, student, parents, and the community. The principal oversees all aspects of the instructional program, school environment and the operational / fiscal health of the school.

Essential duties include serving as the instructional leader of the building staff and articulating a clear and compelling vision founded in strong and sustainable student achievement outcomes. The principal manages personnel effectively through appropriate delegation, planning and evaluation. They foster an environment where staff and faculty work cooperatively together and hold each other accountable to reach high levels of student achievement.

The principal effectively evaluates teachers' classroom management, instructional practice, professional development pursuits, interpersonal and leadership skills, while identifying high- and low-effectiveness performers, and provide clear and actionable feedback, resources and support. They provide ongoing professional development for staff, based on an analysis of school / assigned building data, best practices and instructional research. The principal models and promotes the continuous use of data to inform practice and drive decision making and instruction.

They observe teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed. The principal manages school resources (fiscal, human capital, facilities and equipment, etc.) to support student achievement goals and in compliance with district policies. They foster a positive school climate by assessing, planning, and communicating with the school community;

promoting distributive leadership while demonstrating understanding of and respect and appreciation for cultural diversity. The principal promotes a positive tone for collaborative school/community relations by articulating the mission, seeking community support, and fostering rapport with all stakeholders. They confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems. The principal performs other duties as assigned.

To ensure continuity of services, alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employee's eligibility for alternative work site will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for alternative work site will be distributed by the employee's supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in education administration from an accredited institution, Oklahoma state department of education administrator certificate for the appropriate level, minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, with at least 2 years of leadership experience in an elementary school. The principal must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the current issues, principles, and practices in public elementary school education and the ability to apply them to the needs of a school.

They must have a commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity. The principal must have capacity to define a vision, build teams and achieve results despite tremendous obstacles. They must have experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources. The principal must have a record of success in leading adults;

prior experience with personnel recruitment, selection, training, management, labor relations and supervision. They must have knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. The principal must have keen ability to use data in the decision making process and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. They must have ability to continuously elevate professional contributions through ongoing reflection, building upon previous learning and being open and receptive to ongoing feedback.

Physical/mental requirements include having adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer. They must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties. They require normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone. They require some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.

They require sitting for prolonged periods of time. They may periodically require work outside of normal business hours,…