Elkhorn Public Schools is hiring two Elementary Principals for the 2025-2026 school year.  These principal positions will be for Westridge Elementary and Spring Ridge Elementary.

 

 

GENERAL SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

The Elementary Principal is the chief administrator of the elementary school and serves in both a leadership and management role to help foster a challenging and enriching environment that inspires students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, WITH FREQUENCIES:

  1. (C) Support student learning by providing executive leadership and administration that will motivate instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance in order to provide the best opportunities for student growth and development; create a school climate which encourages a cooperating attitude from all teachers and students; maintain high standards for teacher and student behavior focused on mutual respect
  1. (C) Exhibit exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a wide variety of audiences; teach and counsel students with varying academic and social abilities, effectively communicate with parents regarding student progress, develop positive working relationships with teachers and other school staff members, maintain cooperative relationships with local businesses and the community to help meet educational needs and further the interests of the District
  2. (C) Demonstrate professionalism at all times, by serving as a role model to students, exercising good judgment, effectively collaborating with teachers and parents in a courteous and honest manner, conducting oneself according to the policies of the District and the Nebraska Board of Education, using appropriate methods to reinforce positive behaviors and resolve conflicts with students and other staff members
  3. (C) Regular, dependable in person attendance on the job; the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements

 (Duties may vary by season or student grade levels; however, examples of typical performance responsibilities are listed below (not intended to be all-inclusive).  There may be other duties assigned to an Elementary Principal as part of fulfilling goals that support student learning.)

 

Performance Responsibilities/Job Tasks:

Educational Leadership

 

Relationship with Superintendent

 

Marginal Duties:

 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Required Skills and Abilities: