Job Description
Position :
Location : - Liberty Local School District
Employment Type : - Full-Time, 260 Day Contract
Reports to : Date Closing : Liberty Local Schools Mission Statement: - The Liberty Local School District partners with a diverse community to provide excellent educational programs to prepare future-ready students.
Position Overview : - Liberty Local Schools seeks a dedicated and visionary leader for the PreK-2 School Principal position. The ideal candidate will foster a positive learning environment for young students, support staff development, and engage with families and the community. This position requires a passionate educator committed to enhancing student growth and instructional quality at the early education level.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership and Management: - Manage daily operations, including scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Provide instructional leadership and support to teachers in implementing age-appropriate curricula.
- Develop and oversee school programs and initiatives that promote student learning and achievement.
- Complete OTES and Classified Staff evaluations in accordance with the Liberty Association of School Employees contract and state guidelines.
Student-Centered Environment: - Cultivate a safe, nurturing atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
- Promote social-emotional development and positive behavior interventions.
- Monitor student progress and implement strategies to support diverse learners.
Staff Development: - Recruit, mentor, and evaluate teachers and support staff, fostering a culture of continuous professional growth.
- Provide professional development opportunities and resources to enhance instructional practices.
Family and Community Engagement: - Build strong relationships with families and engage them in their child’s education.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, keeping them informed and involved in school activities and decision-making processes.
- Partner with local organizations and community resources to support student and family needs.
- Assessment and Accountability
- Analyze student performance data to inform instructional decisions and improve academic outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with district policies, state regulations, and federal laws.
Qualifications: - Previous experience in educational leadership, preferably at the elementary level.
- Master’s degree in Education Administration, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
- Valid administrative license or certification or ability to obtain.
- OTES 2.0 Credential and OSCES Credential or ability to obtain.
- A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
- Strong understanding of early childhood development and best practices in early education.
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Skills: - Experience implementing curriculum and assessments aligned with state standards, including the Science of Reading.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning strategies.Ability to foster collaboration among staff, families, and community members.
Physical Requirements: - Ability to stand, walk, and engage with students and staff for extended periods.
- Capacity to respond to emergencies and manage student behavior in various situations.
Additional Information:p - This position may require occasional evening and weekend school events and activities commitments.
- The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
Application Process: - Individuals interested in the above position should submit the following:
1. A Liberty Local Schools application - available for download online at:
2. A letter of interest and resume with other information the applicant deems essential to:
Natalie Wright, BOE Administrative Assistant Board of Education Office
4115 Shady Rd.
Youngstown, OH 44505
natalie.wright@liberty.k12.oh.us
The Liberty Local School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with regard to its employment policies, personnel practices, or educational programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age. No question on the application is asked for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement is guilty of falsification under Section 2921.13 of the Revised Code, which is a misdemeanor of the first-degree.
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