PRINCIPAL - 220 DAY CONTRACT

Position Type:
Administrator/Principal/Director/Intermediate Principal

Date Posted:
3/3/2025

Location:
Williams Jr High

Date Available:
07/01/2025Internal Applicants must use the internal application process to apply by going to the District website, www.davenportschools.org
Internal applicants need to submit a letter of intent, a current resume and two letters of reference (one from a leader and one from a colleague)
Application materials must be submitted on-line

Successful candidate will be placed on the Administrative Salary Schedule with credit given for experience and education level. Minimum Salary - $112,845 - 220 DAY CONTRACT

Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Act in accordance with District policy, job description, administrative procedures, employees' master contracts, and state and federal regulations
• Demonstrate responsibility for selection, orientation, transfer, evaluation, retention, "professional support," or dismissal of District employees.
• Develop and administer a budget in the area of responsibility.
• Establish and implement District, building and/or program goals.
• Maintain and submit data, records and reports that are accurate and on time.
• Evaluate the programs for which the administrator is responsible.
• Promote the programs of the District with staff, students, parents and community members.
• Demonstrate appropriate and productive human relations skills.
• Develop and follow a plan of self-improvement which promotes both personal and organizational goals.
• Provide leadership in curriculum development, implementation and evaluation.
• Create optimal conditions for teaching and learning.
• Evaluate student progress/needs.
• Utilize effective practices to promote desirable student conduct.
• Supervise student activities.
• Maintain physical facilities.
• Implement and monitor building Special Education Program.
• Organizes the Master Schedule.
• Maintains school-community relations.
• Manages personnel.
• Manages the school building.
• Demonstrates effective leadership.
• Other duties as assigned
• All application materials must be complete in order to be considered for an interview.
• Endorsement: [(169 and 170 or 189] & 190 or 183 and Evaluator Approval
• Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to ensure that each child reaches his/her full potential.

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV ? Yes ? No)

• Must be able to climb stairs, lift, push, pull, drag up to 50 lbs.

Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in school administration
• A minimum of five years of successful teaching/administrative experience
• Demonstrate varied, successful administrative experience
• Possess outstanding interpersonal skills, proven effectiveness in the application of effective schools research; demonstrated instructional leadership; a commitment to collaborative decision-making; and a commitment to a strong and dynamic educational program
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.