Principal

Company: Boys Town National Research Hospital
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Provides leadership and educational development that is critical to the success of teachers, students, and staff. Acts as the face of Boys Town Schools and ensures administrative operations and school-wide goals and objectives are achieved. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Leadership and Management

• Leads, develops, and evaluates school personnel; participates in recruiting and makes recommendations regarding the hiring of employees.
• Develops staff through observation and feedback, coaching and modeling of best instructional practices.
• Coaches staff to ensure professional growth and development, attainment of instructional goals, implementation of curriculum, and effective use of all staff-based and facility-based resources.
• Prioritizes and directs initiatives and activities that reflect and contribute to the values, principles, and fulfillment of the Boys Town mission.
• Creates and maintains a strong system of accountability that supports student learning and instruction.
• Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior; supports members of the management team and their work.
• Supervises the conduct of students and staff within the school and ensures due process.
• Recognizes and acts on opportunities for school-wide growth; and takes initiative to improve and implement creative ideas to foster an environment of continuous innovative growth.
• Creates opportunities to connect with students, teachers, and staff by maintaining regular and reliable attendance.
  • Plans, prepares, and administers the school budget, including the translation of educational needs, goals and objectives into budgetary terms.
  • Leads and/or oversees delegated operational tasks such as safety drill schedules, building school schedules for students and staff, class coverage (subs), payroll, and other operational duties.
  • Coordinates Accreditation process Academics and Instruction
    • Analyzes current school data to develop and implement plans to improve the quality and adequacy of instruction, and foster student achievement, growth, and development.
    • Interacts with various professionals and family members regarding individual student progress. Communicates with other administrators, counselors, and teachers and uses student data to adjust programming and scheduling for the individual students needs .
    • Oversees planning and execution of professional learning aligned with school-wide goals and objectives.
    • M aintains records on all disciplinary actions, achievements, and attendance.
    • Participates in Child Study Team meetings and in the development of Individualized Educational Plans when appropriate. Engaging and Equitable Student Experience
      • Maintains strong communication with all stakeholders, including Youth Care and Family Teachers.
      • Creates and maintains an inclusive working and learning culture that fosters FFBHs mission and vision.
      • Collaborates with the Director of Special Education to ensure program needs are aligned with student needs.
      • Demonstrates concern and respect for individual students, assumes major responsibility for the academic/social skills growth of each student, and cares for students health and well-being during the school day. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
        • High level of professional competence via in-service education, self-selected professional education, and curriculum development.
        • Knowledge of state policies, statutes, and procedures on education and regulations of Nebraska.
        • Ability to communicate at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining the necessary degree of confidentiality.
        • Ability to motivate others and lead publicly with strong values.
        • Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.
        • Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment, meet deadlines, and execute tasks while maintaining high-quality work.
        • Demonstrate integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed with a passion for the organization.
        • Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
        • Knowledge of the Boys Town Model. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
          • Master's degree required.
          • Minimum of 5 years of successful experience including in a school supervisory or administrative capacity required.
          • Nebraska Administrative Certificate for Principal required.
          • Endorsement for either grades 7-12 or K-12 required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
            • Experience in special education and the Boys Town Model preferred. About Boys Town: Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference. Our employees are our supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town physicians and free prescriptions under the Boys Town Medical Plan, tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life. This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-.

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