Elementary Principal

Position Title:

Principal-Elementary School

School Year

1.0 FTE - 260 days / 8 hrs per day

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected.

This is a Continuing Position.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position Evergreen Administrators' Association.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial ethnic/cultural, and national backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically.

Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

The principal will foster an environment characterized by high expectations, data driven decision-making, continuous improvement, capacity building and cultural competence. The principal will be responsible for leading and supporting staff in the daily operation of the school. Evergreen Public Schools is about every student achieving at the highest level. As a result, we are committed to hiring talented leaders to drive high outcomes for students through raising academic achievement and closing opportunity gaps.

• Lead a school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff.
• Maintain a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, and community by modeling respect, cooperation, and professionalism with others, recognizing the personal achievements and professional contributions of others and demonstrating knowledge of a sensitivity toward individuals and groups from all racial, ethnic/cultural, national socio-economic backgrounds.
• Lead instructional staff in aligning curriculum, instruction and assessment with state and local learning goals.
• Monitor, assist and evaluate staff implementation and support of the school performance plan, effective instruction and assessment practices.
• Lead the management of human and fiscal resources to accomplish achievement goals.
• Establish a set of culturally responsive standard operating procedures, practices and routines.
• Provide and/or facilitate training of staff with regard to the most effective practices which lead to higher student achievement regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or prior academic achievement.
• Provide leadership and supervision of activities and/or athletics.
• Leads for inclusive programming for students qualified for special education services and those learning English as a second language.
• Support and lead the school staff in the areas of discipline and general building supervision.
• Engage teachers in Professional Learning Communities for the purpose of improving student achievement.
• Demonstrate ability to use technology to problem solve and model 21st century communication skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of Cultural Proficiency and leadership in this area.
• Demonstrate a commitment to closing the achievement gap.
• Develops cultural competence and a commitment to equity in outcomes and opportunities for adults and students.
• Leads for equity towards college and career readiness.
• Nurtures a school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Publically draws attention to all equity gaps that exist for various…