K-12 Principal

K-12 PRINCIPAL: Full-time 11-month position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

●        Acts as instructional leader; supervises all instructional programs within the school.  All teachers and aides within the k-12 are responsible directly to the k-12 principal.

●        Works towards instructional improvement; assists in collection, monitoring and analysis of data related to student performance and accountability; initiates response to intervention process

●        Leads and coordinates academic programming including enrichment and intervention programs, curriculum mapping and curricular coordination across grade levels and subject areas.

●        Coordinates and supervises instructional professional development through establishment of professional learning communities, walk troughs and observational feedback and regular staff meetings.

●        Annually reviews and evaluates all staff under the principal’s supervision.

●        Assists in design and creation of schools’ master schedule; assigns teachers and students using current technology.

●        Assists in assessments and duties of specialized staff members

●        Represents the school in communications with the School Board and community

●        Attends Monthly Parent Advisory Meetings

●        Assists in promotion and development of parent engagement initiatives

●        Develops working relationships among school staff and across community resources available to the school.

●        Supervises the preparation of school reports, student records and oversees database records.

●        Makes recommendations to the superintendent regarding policy, practice or personnel for the purposes of school improvement.

●        Assists with planning and supervision of school events

●        Assists in recruitment and evaluation of prospective staff members.

●        Provides support to the Dean of Students with regard to student behavior expectations and helps to maintain discipline standards in the school and at school functions.

●        Responsible for the classification, promotion and retention of students; assists in planning and supervision of high school graduation.

●        Assists in planning new staff orientation, induction and mentoring programs.

●        Mediates and resolves conflicts among staff.

●        Conforms to the ethics of the American Association of School Administrators

●        Performs other tasks as assigned by the superintendent.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Educational Administration.

Valid principal Certification.

Five years of successful teaching experience, preferably with Native communities.

Strong communication skills; able to work well with other administrators, staff, students, and parents.

Proven ability to work with Native American communities and communities with at-risk student populations.

Ideal Candidate:

Great communication skills

Flexibility in rapidly changing situations

A positive attitude and growth mindset

Team player

Good listener

Preference for:

Knowledge of Ojibwe Cultural Practices

Trauma Informed training and or certification

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Comprehensive background investigation, drug test
Experience working with native children preferred.
Must be supportive of the philosophy, concept, policy and procedures of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe-Waadookodaading School.
Native American preference in employment.

Please submit a letter of interest, LCO School-Waadookodaading job application forms, resume and credentials to:

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School

8575 N Trepania Rd.                    CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Hayward, WI. 54843-2191

ATTN: Preston Larson-HR Director