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Central Dewitt Community Schools Intermediate School Principal Dewitt, Iowa

Intermediate School Principal JobID: 330

  • Position Type:

    Administration/ Principal

  • Date Posted:

    2/21/2025

  • Location:

    Intermediate School

  • Date Available:

    07/01/2025

  • Closing Date:

    03/19/2025

Intermediate School Principal

In person interviews March 25th

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools, to provide leadership and

supervision in administering the educational program of the Intermediate School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff

development.

Essential Functions

  • Develops and administers school programs consistent with school district goals and

objectives.

  • Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and

improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extracurricular activities.

  • Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction,

cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.

  • Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.

  • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the

educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings or by

conducting research.

  • Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new

approaches or strategies to teaching.

  • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and

reporting for all student activities, attendance, and records as required by law.

  • Coordinates the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and

implement instructional programs and teaching practices

  • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and works with teaching staff to

modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.

  • Coordinates with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper

maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining

agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.

  • Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers for continuing development of

instructional techniques.

  • Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.

  • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective

communication with students and parents.

  • Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district

policies.

  • Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance

with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals,

areas needing improvement and continued employment.

  • Organizes and manages the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with

school district policies.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office

administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description illustrates tasks and responsibilities. It is not

meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copiers and fax machines,

and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as

differentiates instruction based on student learning styles.

  • Knowledge of Intermediate school curriculum and concepts.

  • Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation, and staff supervision.

  • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action

plans.

  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.

  • Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.

  • Ability to develop and implement projects.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

  • Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.

  • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance, and

professional growth.

  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted

in the course of work.

  • Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

  • Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

State Certification as required for position.

Teaching Certification in related area (i.e., Intermediate School or subject area and grade

level).

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

Bachelor's and/or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in

School Administration.

Sixth year, doctorate, or other planned program in related field preferred.

Experience

Extensive successful teaching experience at the Intermediate School level, and preferably in

more than one subject area or grade level.

Successful administrative experience at the Intermediate School level is preferred.

FLSA Status: Exempt

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions, subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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