Elementary Principal at Crete Public Schools in Crete, NE

CRETE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
We are a progressive school in close proximity to Lincoln, NE with openings for 2024 – 2025

Elementary Principal
Grades Pre K - 2nd Grade

Crete Public School is seeking qualified applicants for the Elementary School Principal position for the 2025-2026 school year. Benefits include paid health insurance, long-term disability insurance, group term life insurance, and personal and sick leave. This position is considered open until filled.

Purpose:

The Elementary School Principal performs tasks assigned by the superintendent and executive cabinet and leads the Crete Elementary administrators and staff in order to provide students with a safe and rigorous learning environment.

Essential Functions:

• Instructional Leadership
Leads the establishment of a vision, mission, and goals for Crete Elementary School
Provides leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs
Provides instructional leadership to ensure student learning opportunities are maximized
Represents the school administrative team on school district committees as assigned
Coordinates student teachers and other university observers with the Chief of Staff
Leads specific departments/programs assigned by the superintendent or their designee
Positively promotes the brand and branding of Crete Public Schools and Crete Elementary School
Coordinates with the counselors, teachers, and staff to ensure personalized learning experiences are designed for all students

Staff
Leads the process of interviewing, evaluating, and selecting new staff
Determines staff assignments and organization of duties and responsibilities
Responds to specific staff's questions, concerns, and needs to accomplish specific performance objectives
Observes and evaluates staff (certified and classified) as assigned and provide direction and support to accomplish growth targets
Leads the development of professional growth plans for staff and presents information to support professional growth as requested

Curriculum
Leads the supervision, evaluation, and development of Crete Elementary School instructional programs
Leads observing and meeting with teachers to ensure instructional programs are implemented with fidelity
Leads the monitoring of instructional programs to ensure district guidelines are followed
Leads the registration and master scheduling process
Serves on a variety of committees to meet educational goals as requested

Students
Keeps the safety, health, and well-being of students foremost throughout the performance of all duties
Supervises student activities before, during, and after school
Communicates with students, staff, and parents behavior expectations and ensures the enforcement of the same, following the district established due process procedures
Meets with students, parents, and staff to solve and address specific student behavior issues as necessary
Reports and/or investigates complaints and concerns regarding student safety in a timely manner
Maintains records of student behavior and discipline as necessary

Resource Management
Provides financial leadership by monitoring and expending funds and resources provided by the district and other entities according to district policies and procedures
Provides facility leadership by monitoring and reviewing facilities to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and the community

Community
Promotes Crete Elementary School to local and surrounding communities, sharing Crete Elementary School's vast opportunities afforded to all students and families
Fosters and grows community relationships to maximize student learning opportunities

Other Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Master's Degree in Education, including Nebraska Administrative Certification
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to establish trust and rapport with students, parents, and staff

This position closes December 31, 2024.

About
Crete Public Schools serves 6 rural communities, of which Crete is the largest, consisting of over 7,000 residents. Major employers in Crete include Smithfield Foods, Bunge Mills, Nestle, and Doane University. The District, which maintains the highest available accreditation via The Nebraska Department of Education, serves over 2,000 students from pre-K through 12th grade and provides adult GED and English Language Learner programs. Key aspects of the district's mission include developing respectful and productive citizens while providing support for their families and communities. The changing demographics within the community resulted in programs that now serve approximately 300 children through preschool services and over 500 students through English language classes. Students at the high school have the opportunity to take many different Advanced Placement courses and multiple dual college credit opportunities. World language classes begin in kindergarten and continue as electives in high school.

Crete Public Schools offers the majority of student programming at four sites:

Elementary - Preschool and K-2 grade

Intermediate - 3rd through 5th grade

Middle School - 6th through 8th grade

High School - 9th through 12th grade

Additional services for students will sometimes take place in off-site areas and include: Success Academy, Adult Basic Education, General Equivalency Diploma, English as a Second Language, Even Start and preschool programs.

The Nebraska Schools Activities Association (NSAA) classifies Crete as a "Class B" high school. The district offers a wide variety of activities and clubs well beyond the supervision of the NSAA. In addition to athletics and fine arts, many clubs such as World Language, Future Scientists, Robotics, Mock Trial, etc. are enjoyed by high school students. The elementary and middle schools also promote positive activities which encourage academic and physical development.

Crete also supports and encourages a wide range of activities that include: sports, speech, band, chorus, FFA, FBLA, FSA, and many others.

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