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Principal (High School)- Anticipated

Duties

  • 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 extra-curricular 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.
  • Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 

Qualifications

Certifications/License:

  • Professional Educator Licensure
  • Administrative Certificate: General Administrative
  • Administrative experience preferred 
  • Teacher and Principal Evaluation Certification

Education

  • Bachelor's and Master's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in School Administration.



Experience

  • Extensive successful teaching experience at the High School level
  • Successful administrative experience at the High School level preferred.

Salary/Benefits

Salary: $135,000 - $160,000

Board Contribution Benefits:(Admin) Certified

  • Sick, Personal and Vacation Leave
  • Teachers Retirement System (TRS) - Fully Board Paid
  • Medical, Vision and Dental
    • Single - Board Contribution is 90%
    • Single + 1 - Board Contribution is 85%
    • Family - Board Contribution is 80%
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
  • LTD Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
  • Life Insurance - $100,000 Board Paid


Employee Only Contribution Benefits:

  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
  • 403(b) and 457(b)

How to Apply

Please go this link to apply:  https://www.epcusd401.org/careers

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.epcusd401.org/careers

Job Posting Date

3/12/2026

Application Deadline

3/20/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026