Principal - Descanso Elementary School 21/22 School Year at Mountain Empire Unified
Job Summary
Job Summary
Seeking an enthusiastic educational leader to build active and positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community of Descanso Elementary. Responsible for the organization and administration of the school, direction of the instructional program, operation of the school plant, participation in staff and student activities; and exercising leadership in the community. Assumes primary responsibility for positive and effective relationships among staff, students, and parents. Specific functions include development of school philosophy; goals and objectives; sensitivity and responsiveness to individual problems and concerns (staff/student/parent); recognition of student and staff accomplishments. Plans and monitors school budget and single plan for student achievement. Establish and maintain relevant goals and objectives with annual evaluations; identification of instructional needs and deficiencies, with in-service training plans to meet needs; supervision of classroom instruction; evaluation and accountability of employees; and promotion of joint efforts to promote staff job satisfaction. Establishes and maintains a safe and secure school environment. Establishes and maintains relationships with the district office, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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The ideal candidate will be a visible leader who takes ownership of all aspect of the school. This candidate will be a decisive leader and listen to the concerns of staff, student and community before acting in a firm, fair and consistent manner. This candidate will also have a wide range of experiences on which to draw and will have a strong vision of how a great school looks, feels and performs.
This candidate will also become a fixture in the community and earn the respect of the community through actions and presence.
Desired traits: significant elementary school experience as a teacher and administrator; professional dedicated to the thought that all children can learn; experience working with Special Education Students; possess technical and analytic expertise necessary to be successful in this position; experience with rural and diverse communities; able to work independently for the good of the school and district; ability to communicate effectively with staff and the larger community; possession of exemplary communication and social skills; and experience with staff development and team building.
Requirements / Qualifications
California Administrative Services Credential, previous school administrative experience is desired.
Requirements / Qualifications
California Administrative Services Credential, previous school administrative experience is desired.
Comments and Other Information
The District is located in the rural Southeastern mountain area of San Diego County, approximately 50 miles east of San Diego.
ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK ($52.00 payable by applicant), A PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION, INCLUDING DRUG SCREENING (at District expense), AND A NEGATIVE TUBERCULOSIS TEST.
Comments and Other Information
The District is located in the rural Southeastern mountain area of San Diego County, approximately 50 miles east of San Diego.
ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK ($52.00 payable by applicant), A PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION, INCLUDING DRUG SCREENING (at District expense), AND A NEGATIVE TUBERCULOSIS TEST.
Application Deadline
5/26/2021 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/5/2021
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$99,075 to $111,509 Range 2
Length of Work Year
205 days
Employment Type
Full Time