2026-2027 Principal - Elementary - Heronville

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Openings as of 8/20/2026

Principal
- Elementary
- Heronville

• Date Posted: 8/17/2026
• Location:
  
  Administration

Position Summary:
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:

• Serves as the instructional leader of the building staff and articulate a clear and compelling vision founded in strong and sustainable student achievement outcomes.
• Manages personnel effectively through appropriate delegation, planning and evaluation.
• Fosters an environment where staff and faculty work cooperatively together and hold each other accountable to reach high levels of student achievement.
• 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.
• Provides ongoing professional development for staff, based on an analysis of school / assigned building data, best practices and instructional research.
• Models and promotes the continuous use of data to inform practice and drive decision making and instruction.
• Observes teaching methods and examine learning materials to evaluate and standardize curricula and teaching techniques, and to determine areas where improvement is needed.
• Manages school resources (fiscal, human capital, facilities and equipment, etc.) to support student achievement goals and in compliance with district policies.
• Fosters 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.
• Promotes a positive tone for collaborative school/community relations by articulating the mission, seeking community support, and fostering rapport with all stakeholders.
• Confers with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
• 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.

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

• 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.
• 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.
• Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational…