PRINCIPAL

Principal Position at Independence High School

The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a Principal to work at Independence High School located on the campus of the Nevada Youth Training Center (NYTC) in Elko, NV. NYTC is a 64-bed staff secure facility for male and female youth ages 14 to 18. Located in Northern Nevada, Elko is a growing, progressive small city with an exceptional quality of life. With some of the most majestic views in Nevada and an abundance of recreational activities, Elko is an outdoor paradise.

NYTC goal is to promote positive self-growth, create change in behavior, attitudes, values and ways of thinking through education, therapeutic treatment and appropriate medical and mental health services.

The position provides counseling, case management, direct clinical services, and behavioral and human services to youth. Incumbents reviews youth charts, complete assessments, prepare treatment plans, discusses youth treatment at case staffing, makes case presentations, makes individual and standardized assessments, integrates and analyzes information from all available sources, and documents quality of care and ensures information is available to other members of the treatment team by completing required forms and reports and maintaining documentation to ensure compliance with established laws, regulations, policies and standards of care.

This is a full-time position with an anticipated work schedule of 6a-5p, Monday-Thursday that includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours per week.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Principal Responsibilities

Under general direction of the Superintendent, Principals are responsible for the planning, development, organization, and supervision of comprehensive academic, vocational and physical education programs for adjudicated juveniles assigned to a youth training facility.

Possession of a valid Nevada limited school administrator endorsement OR a professional school administrator endorsement and four years of teaching experience at K-12 in schools approved by the State.

Administer the school curriculum by supervising the instructional staff in the development, implementation, and revision of academic, vocational, and physical education programs including class objectives and teaching methodologies in order to provide an educational program for students which is effective and in compliance with State and federal regulations; consult with instructors to discuss objectives and establish guidelines; maintain an awareness of factors outside the school which affect the school program; visit classes and observe instructional activities; evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum by monitoring students' progress.

Provide leadership and direct, develop, and monitor the implementation of the agency's school related policies and procedures which includes: establishing academic program objectives; establishing policies and procedures for curriculum and program development, student conduct, and school activities and functions; evaluating, disciplining, and managing teaching/vocational staff; disseminating information to staff members; coordinating procedures and programs with administrative and home life staff; ensuring timely completion of behavior and treatment team reports and student records; and submitting transcripts to parole and placement services.

Prepare grant proposals and monitor established grant programs for the purpose of receiving federal and State monies to support academic programs; justify the need for the program, establish project objectives and priorities, develop staffing and budget projections, and design an implementation plan; manage grant program activities; implement projects, maintain required records including equipment inventories and prepare project reports; monitor program budgets and authorize expenditures; evaluate program results and redesign project plans as necessary.

Direct and/or participate in developing an educational plan for each student and scheduling students into appropriate classes to meet their treatment and educational goals; secure and assess all relative student information such as transcript data, psychological and behavioral treatment plans, personal aspirations, test data and functioning capacity; confer with the classification counselor; determine which class subjects are needed by the student to meet graduation requirements; select a suitable schedule based on course availability, class size, credit requirements, and student needs; revise students' schedules as credits are completed or upon recommendation or requests from staff and students; issue transcripts and diplomas for students as academic requirements are completed.

Direct and/or participate in maintaining standards of student conduct and enforcing discipline to modify students' inappropriate behavior; conduct surveillance for contraband through unannounced student and physical plant searches which are documented to the Superintendent or designee; establish a conducive learning environment by reviewing reports documenting occurrences of inappropriate behavior; ensure conferences between students and instructional staff occur as a follow-up to incident reports; counsel students involved in serious incidents; provide training to instructional staff regarding proper methods and techniques of supervision and discipline.

Supervise professional and administrative support staff to accomplish the goals of the institution which includes recruitment and hiring; scheduling staff and arranging for substitute teachers; providing counseling, guidance and motivation; encouraging professional development; and evaluating performance.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Detailed knowledge of modern educational theories and principles in an institutional setting.

Working knowledge of all aspects of school administration and supervision; descriptive statistics such as measures of central tendency in order to develop teaching programs with measured results; current issues in the field of secondary education; core subjects of a high school curriculum; statutes and regulations pertaining to the field of education.

General knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting, accounting, and purchasing.

Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, or hostility; write concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical reports to explain various components of the educational program; prioritize workload and accomplish tasks within established time frames; work independently with minimal direct supervision; acquire and analyze information from various sources in order to plan and establish goals, authorize implementation and supervise activities to achieve these goals; effectively communicate ranging from simple language through professional and technical terminology, with students, as well as a variety of specialists and professionals.