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Assistant Principal - Elementary

West Des Moines Community Schools

Elementary Assistant Principal

Address: 713 8th Street, West Des Moines, IA

Administrator position, 220 day contract annually.

The Elementary Assistant Principal works in partnership with the building principal, each family, and the school community to educate and support the growth of lifelong learners. They provide leadership, support, and modeling to ensure each student possesses the skills, knowledge, creativity, sense of self-worth, and values necessary to thrive in and contribute to a diverse and changing world. They support the building principal in co-creating sustainable systems and structures, instructional leadership, and visioning aligned with the district's strategic priorities.

Department of Education certification in elementary administration, including evaluator approval required. A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience, three of which must have been as a teacher at the PK-6 level. Leadership role(s) in elementary education. Masters degree in elementary administration required.

Application Procedure: Please submit the following information with your application:

  1. Cover letter
  2. Resume
  3. Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if selected for a position.)
  4. Iowa Teaching license with administrator endorsement

Selection Procedure: Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview. Applicants will receive a confirmation email stating their application is complete.

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Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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