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Elementary Principal
Details
Due Date: May 21, 2025
TITLE: Elementary Principal
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in teaching or education-related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Master’s degree or specialist degree in administration or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Valid Iowa Professional Administrator License or eligibility to receive one.
Desired:
- Bilingual
JOB SUMMARY:
Oversee the operations of an elementary school. Under the general supervision of the Superintendent, an elementary principal is responsible for day-to-day school management, staffing, staff development, and ensuring a safe high-quality learning environment for students. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Department: Administration
261 days: Full-time, Exempt
Salary Range: $115,000 to $140,000
$5,000 moving allowance into Marshalltown
Link to fringe benefits for administrators
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Articulates a student-centered school philosophy that promotes equity and high achievement
- Collaborates with staff to design and implement educational research and best practices
- Develops and promotes a building educational program
- Ensures all students have adequate and appropriate opportunities to meet federal, state, and district standards
- Engages the parents and the community to create shared responsibility of student learning and support
- Integrates technology into the educational curriculum
- Recognizes and celebrates accomplishments of staff and students
- Monitors the effectiveness of curriculum, instruction, and learning
- Relies on data to make teaching and learning decisions
- Designs and implements school improvement strategies
- Mandates professional development consistent with improvement strategies
- Assists with recruitment and development of new staff
- Evaluates staff and provides ongoing coaching for improvement through actionable feedback
- Develops the master teaching schedule and any special assignments
- Allocates school resources to prioritize learning
- Responds in a timely manner to inquiries from district employees and staff
- Meets the Iowa Standards for School Leaders
- Attends work on a prompt and regular basis
- Submits leave requests on time
- Approves timesheets on time
- Maintains satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees
- Maintains confidentiality
- Completes mandatory trainings and tasks on time as directed by the Superintendent or HR
- Assists with other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Interpersonal skills that exhibit tact, patience and courtesy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
- Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the daily requirements of the position.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with accuracy and with attention to detail.
- Competency working in a culturally diverse environment or the willingness to acquire these skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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Postures/Positions |
Never |
Occasional (1-33%) |
Frequent (24-66%) |
Constant (67-100%) |
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Sitting |
X |
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Standing |
X |
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Walking |
X |
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Bending/Stooping |
X |
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Squatting/Crouching |
X |
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Kneeling |
X |
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Crawling |
X |
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Climbing Stairs |
X |
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Climbing Ladder |
X |
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Reaching Forward |
X |
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Reaching Above Shoulders |
X |
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Grasping (holding) |
X |
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Gripping (forceful) |
X |
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Pinching |
X |
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Lift Floor to Knees |
Never |
Occasional (1-33%) |
Frequent (24-66%) |
Constant (67-100%) |
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1-10 pounds |
X |
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11-20 pounds |
X |
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21-50 pounds |
X |
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51-100 pounds |
X |
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> 100 pounds |
X |
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Lift Knees to Waist |
Never |
Occasional (1-33%) |
Frequent (24-66%) |
Constant (67-100%) |
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1-10 pounds |
X |
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11-20 pounds |
X |
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21-50 pounds |
X |
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51-100 pounds |
X |
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> 100 pounds |
X |
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Lift Waist to Shoulder |
Never |
Occasional (1-33%) |
Frequent (24-66%) |
Constant (67-100%) |
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1-10 pounds |
X |
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11-20 pounds |
X |
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21-50 pounds |
X |
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51-100 pounds |
X |
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> 100 pounds |
X |
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Lift Above Shoulder |
Never |
Occasional (1-33%) |
Frequent (24-66%) |
Constant (67-100%) |
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1-10 pounds |
X |
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11-20 pounds |
X |
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21-50 pounds |
X |
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51-100 pounds |
X |
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> 100 pounds |
X |
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Pushing/Pulling (lbs force) |
Never |
Occasional (1-33%) |
Frequent (24-66%) |
Constant (67-100%) |
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1-10 pounds |
X |
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11-20 pounds |
X |
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21-50 pounds |
X |
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51-100 pounds |
X |
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> 100 pounds |
X |
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Other Job Requirements |
Never |
Occasional (1-33%) |
Frequent (24-66%) |
Constant (67-100%) |
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Operate Vehicle |
X |
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Foot Pedals |
X |
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Working at Heights |
X |
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Vibratory Tools |
X |
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Work with Chemicals |
X |
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Working Environment |
Never |
Occasional (1-33%) |
Frequent (24-66%) |
Constant (67-100%) |
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Indoors |
X |
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Outdoors |
X |
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Extreme Heat |
X |
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Extreme Cold |
X |
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Dust |
X |
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Fumes |
X |
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Vapors |
X |
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Noise |
X |
It is the policy of the Marshalltown Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact
Jacque Wyant, Equity/Affirmative Action Coordinator
Marshalltown Community School District
1002 South 3rd Avenue, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Phone 641-754-1000
Email: [email protected]
Attachments (If Any)
State: Iowa Job Type: Principal