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Elementary School Principal (Sít Eetí Shaanáx - Glacier Valley School)

Employer
Juneau School District
Location
Juneau, AK, US
Salary
Competitive
Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
1/17/2023

Location:
Glacier Valley Elementary

Date Available:
08/01/2023

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Location: Sít' Eetí Shaanáx - Glacier Valley School
Full Time Position: (1.0 FTE)
Start date: August 1, 2023

Position Summary: The Juneau School District, located in Alaska's capital city, is seeking an outstanding instructional leader to serve as principal of Sít' Eetí Shaanáx - Glacier Valley School beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. Sít' Eetí Shaanáx - Glacier Valley School has a culturally rich student population with approximately 300 students in grades Pre-K through five. The District is seeking an individual who is a strong leader dedicated to increasing student achievement, an instructional leader with a vision for success and someone who is committed to the surrounding community and culture of Sít' Eetí Shaanáx - Glacier Valley School.

The successful candidate will be dedicated to achieving academic excellence and lifelong learning, as well as, proven leadership abilities; ensures a safe school environment; be committed to parental involvement and school/community partnerships; possess a cultural appreciation for all learners; advocate for students; and be approachable, interactive, present and positive.

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in education, or closely-related field.
  • Valid Alaska Administrator's Certificate (Type B) appropriate to Administrator's position at the time Administrator's duties under the contract commence and maintain that certificate while employed pursuant to the contract.
  • Minimum three years of successful teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong knowledge and background in literacy instruction.
  • Proven leadership skills including staff development and evaluation.
  • Successful experience in serving children of varied ethnic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Successful (PreK-5) teaching experience.
  • Actively promote a safe, violence-free school.
  • Encourage and respect varying teaching models.
  • Committed to a community school concept that includes:
    • Parental involvement and school/community partnerships.
    • Academic excellence for all students and lifelong learning.
    • Broad-based community involvement and inter-agency cooperation.
    • Being an advocate for students, parents and staff of the school community.
    • Willingness to promote Response to Intervention (RTI) practices and concepts.
    • An inclusive special education model.
  • Knowledge of early childhood education.
  • Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, parents, district and community.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to research-based best practices for instruction, curriculum and assessment.
  • Experience working with and providing supervision for district wide programs within a school.
  • Demonstrated experience in and application of education technology in the elementary school.
  • Demonstrated skills as a team builder, mediator and facilitator.
  • Demonstrated experience in successful, equitable, consistent student behavior management and follow through.
  • Knowledge of special education programs and requirements.
  • Knowledge of and experience with site budgeting process.
Compensation: This is a 210-day contract beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. The salary range for FY24 is $102,187.00 - $130,909.00 (Range F), on the Juneau School Administrative Association (JSAA) salary schedule. Placement within the salary range is based upon the successful candidate's years of creditable administrative experience requiring an administrative certificate. We offer an excellent benefit package including an employer-sponsored health plan (medical, dental and vision), employer-paid life insurance up to 2.5 times the administrator's salary as well as membership in the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plan, auto allowance and cell phone allowance. Optional additional benefits are available including: Section 125 Plan and voluntary deferred compensation plan.

To Apply:
Please include a resume and cover letter with your online application. Any questions may be directed to the Human Resource Department hr@juneauschools.org

To learn more about the Juneau School District visit our website: www.juneauschools.org

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