School Principal jobs in Alaska

School Principal directs and oversees education and teaching programs for an assigned school. Responsibilities include developing the curriculum, staffing departments, reviewing faculty performance, and creating an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits. Being a School Principal ensures all school activities are within budgetary guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, School Principal typically reports to a superintendent. May require a master's degree. The School Principal typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a School Principal typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Principal High School
  • Anchorage School District
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
    • JobID: 16430

      Position Type:
      Administration/Senior High Principal
      Date Posted:
      2/22/2024
      Location:
      WHALEY SCHOOL


      Closing Date:
      03/08/2024


      Bargaining Unit: APA
      Work Year: 221 Days per year

      Job Summary
      This position requires both a valid Alaska administrative certificate and a valid Alaska teaching or Type C certificate. The number of work days is established and salary is based upon the APA negotiated pay scale. Information on both can be found online at https://www.asdk12.org/laborrelations. This position has a retirement association with the Alaska Teachers' Retirement System (TRS). Successful candidates are required to maintain both Alaska certificates (administrative and teaching) throughout the tenure of this position.

      The high school principal reports to and is evaluated by the senior director of Secondary Education. A senior high principal serves as the educational leader and chief administrator of the high school, responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Board of Education. The principal ensures that all students are supervised in a safe, child-centered learning environment that meets and exceeds the Common Core State Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for planning, curriculum development, program evaluation, extracurricular activities, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling, and facilities operations.

      Job Requirements
      The following are required:
      • A master's degree in educational leadership, public school administration, or a closely related field or completion of a school administration / educational leadership program which leads to certification.
      • By start date: a valid Alaska type B administrative certificate with an endorsement including high school grade levels and a valid Alaska teaching (initial, professional, or master) or Alaska Type C special services certificate.
      • Evidence of two years of successful administrative experience.

      The following is preferred:
      • Evidence of three years of successful large public school experience (over 500 students).
      • Evidence of three years of successful large public school experience (over 500 students) teaching experience.

      Essential Job Functions
      The successful candidate:
      • Provides leadership for an educational organization.
      • Guides instruction and supports an effective learning environment.
      • Oversees the implementation of curriculum.
      • Coordinates services that support student growth and development.
      • Provides for staffing and professional development to meet students’ learning needs.
      • Uses assessment and evaluation information about students, staff, and the community in making decisions.
      • Communicates with diverse groups and individuals with clarity and sensitivity.
      • Acts in accordance with established laws, policies, procedures, and good business practices.
      • Understands the influence of social, cultural, political and economic forces on the educational environment and uses this knowledge to serve the needs of children families, and communities.
      • Facilitates the participation of parents and families as partners in the education of children.

      Physical /Mental Demands
      The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.

      The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.

      Work Environment
      Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.

      While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

      Additional Job Information
      This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

      Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.

      Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).

      This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-enforcement-brief for additional information.
      The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Principal (Harborview Elementary School)
  • Juneau School District
  • Juneau, AK OTHER
  • Position Type: Administration/PrincipalDate Posted: 12/28/2023Location: Harborview ElementaryDate Available: 08/01/2023Closing Date: Open until FilledLocation: Harborview Elementary School Full Time P...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Principal Sterling Elementary School
  • Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
  • Sterling, AK FULL_TIME
  • KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Soldotna, Alaska NOTICE OF VACANCY March 25, 2024 2024-25 Job Title: Principal Salary: DOE (Negotiations in Progress) Location: Sterling Elementary School Sterl...
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High School Principal
  • Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
  • Fairbanks, AK FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 11066 Position Type: Principal and Administration/SY 24 - 25 Principal Date Posted: 1/19/2024 Location: Hutchison High School Date Available: July 2024 Closing Date: 02/01/2024 Note: Unless oth...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Principal (Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary School)
  • Juneau School District
  • Juneau, AK OTHER
  • Position Type: Administration/PrincipalDate Posted: 12/28/2023Location: Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary SchoolDate Available: 08/01/2024Closing Date: Open Until FilledLocation: Kaxdigoowu Heen Elementary S...
  • 24 Days Ago

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OPEN RECRUITMENT Principal High School
  • Anchorage School District
  • Anchorage, AK FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 16323 Position Type: Administration/Senior High Principal Date Posted: 2/1/2024 Location: SECONDARY EDUCATION Closing Date: 06/30/2024 ** The purpose of this posting is to gather a pool of appl...
  • 1 Month Ago

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High School Principal
  • Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study Program
  • Washington, DC
  • Principal Job Posting Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School seeks a mission-driven, innovative, collaborative, student focuse...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Invictus Academy of Richmond
  • El Cerrito, CA
  • INVICTUS ACADEMY OF RICHMOND OUR MISSION Invictus Academy of Richmond prepares 100% of students in grades 7-12 to thrive...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Invictus Academy of Richmond
  • El Cerrito, CA
  • OUR SCHOOL Invictus creates joyful, rigorous classroom cultures where students understand the importance of the content ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • ReGeneration Schools
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • We are seeking a dynamic Principal for the 2024-2025 school year who will inspire our staff and students to exceptional ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Uncommon Schools
  • Camden, NJ
  • Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outs...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Westchester Day School
  • Mamaroneck, NY
  • Westchester Day School - We are seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to serve as the Principal of Westch...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Ascend Schools
  • New York, NY
  • Overview Ascend principals are the academic and culture leaders of our schools. They create school-wide visions, drive e...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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School Principal
  • Uncommon Schools
  • Rochester, NY
  • Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outs...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alaska is the northernmost and westernmost state in the United States and has the most easterly longitude in the United States because the Aleutian Islands extend into the Eastern Hemisphere. Alaska is the only non-contiguous U.S. state on continental North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of British Columbia (Canada) separates Alaska from Washington. It is technically part of the continental U.S., but is sometimes not included in colloquial use; Alaska is not part of the contiguous U.S., often called "the Lower 48". The capital city, Juneau, is situated on the mainland of the North American ...
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Income Estimation for School Principal jobs
$113,685 to $144,791

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