Elementary School Principal

Position Type:

Administrative

Date Posted:

2/4/2026

Location:

Five Hawks Elementary

Date Available:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

02/22/2026

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JOB TITLE:

Elementary Principal

DEPARTMENT:

Administration

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent of Schools

FLSA:

Exempt

START DATE:

July 1, 2027

HOURS/DAY: 8 Hours per Day, 260 Days per Year

RATE OF PAY: $137,465 to $152,115 (2025-26 rates)

Terms of employment per the Prior Lake - Savage Principals' Association (PLSPA) collective bargaining agreement.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package that stands out among school districts:

* Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind.

* Dental Insurance:
Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.

* Life Insurance:
Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan

* An Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members

* Optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account

To learn more about our benefits and eligibility, visit our webpage for new employees.

SUMMARY:

By use of leadership, supervisory and administrative skills, to manage assigned school to promote the educational, social, emotional and physical development of each student.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

* Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the elementary school

* Program classes within established guides to meet student needs

* Establish guides for proper student conduct and maintain student discipline

* Supervise the school's teaching process

* Plan, organize and direct implementation of all school activities

* Initiate, design and implement programs to meet specific needs of the school

* Establish and maintain favorable relationship with the local community, its groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs

* Interpret School Board policies and administrative directives and to discuss and resolve individual student problems.

* Orientate newly assigned staff members and assists in their developments, as appropriate

* Coordinate or supervise support services as Maintenance, Security, Child Nutrition Services, Recreational programs, Financial and Accounting functions, Library activities and others

* Assume leadership in the direction of the school's extra activities

* Evaluate and counsel all staff members regarding their individual and group performance

* Prepare or supervise the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration

* Participate in staff meetings and other meetings as are required or appropriate

* Prepare and submit the school's budgetary requests and monitor expenditures of funds

* Attend special events held to recognize student achievement and attend school sponsored activities, functions and athletic events

* Assist in the maintenance and control of the various local funds generated by student activities

* Cooperate with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation

* Work with various members of the central administrative staff on school problems of more than in-school import, such as transportation, special services and the like

* Conduct staff meetings to keep members informed of policy changes, new programs and the like

* Keep the Superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems

* Keep abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications and discuss problems of mutual interest with others in the field

* Assume responsibility for the coordination and supervision of all activities in the building that pertain to the program of that school

* Establish and administer schedules and procedures for the regular, ongoing custodial care of all school and office facilities of the building

* Perform other assignments and responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Education or its designated representative

QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

Education and Experience:

* A master's degree or higher, with a major in educational administration or related field.

* At least three years of experience in public school administration.

* At least two year's successful experience as a classroom teacher

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

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