McCombs Middle School Principal Pool (2026-2027)
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Des Moines Public Schools is acceptingapplications from dynamic leaders ready to innovate and help support our efforts in Reimagining Education as the McCombs Middle School Principal for the 26-27 school year.
The salary range shared below represents the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills work experience and education. This position will also qualify for a 14% Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) in addition to the base salary.
Des Moines Public Schools offers single and family health benefits at not cost to all of our employees and up to $6000 towards relocation costs.
Job Title: Principal: Pre K-12th Grade
Department: Teaching and Learning
Reports to: Director of Schools
Highest Level Supervised: Associate Principal
Job Summary:
The Principal serves as an instructional and administrative leader and is responsible for ensuring the academic success and well-being of all students. Guided by the principles of the Iowa Standards for School Leaders (ISSL) and the districts vision mission and goals the Principal provides visionary leadership; oversees curriculum instruction assessment and school operations. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of students personnel and community.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Develop communicate and sustain a shared mission vision and core values focused on high-quality education and the academic success and well-being of every student.
2. Lead culturally responsive practices that promote inclusive learning environments and equitable access to educational opportunities resources and supports for all students.
3. Oversee the implementation of curriculum and instructional practices. Provide ongoing feedback coaching and professional development opportunities for staff.
4. Promotes the effective use of formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction and school improvement efforts. Uses data to identify monitor and address disparities in academic outcomes discipline attendance and access to programs.
5. Collaborate with school staff families and community partners to address student safety mental health and overall well-being.
6. Supervise and evaluate teaching staff and other building employees. Encourage leadership development and continuous learning among school personnel.
7. Foster a collaborative culture focuses on shared responsibility for student success. Support professional learning communities (PLC) and collaborative practices reflective thinking and continuous improvement.
8. Communicate effectively and transparently with families regarding student learning school initiatives and expectations.
9. Manage the operations budget and resources efficiently and responsibly.
10. Act ethically and with integrity in all professional responsibilities and decision-making. Ensure compliance with federal state and local laws; board policies; and district procedures.
11. Maintain professional learning and growth through professional organizations seminars course work and collaboration.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Masters degree in School Administration.
Work Experience: Three years as a district or building administrator or an associate principal.
Licensure or Certification: Administrator license with evaluator approval
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge in current educational researchrelativeto curriculum and instruction issues.
2. Effective written and oral communication and presentation techniques.
3. Ability to prioritize tasks andto delegatethem whenappropriate.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
6. Excellent organizational skills attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy.
7. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
8. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
9. Maintain confidentiality.
10. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
11. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.
Physical Requirements:
Moves throughout the building to access meetings and information.
Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time during shift.
Drive or provide transportation suitable to accommodate responsibilities throughout the district.
HR Signature: Date:
The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions concerns or a complaint related to this policy please contact Carol Wynn-Green 2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines IA 50321; phone: ; email: Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission 400 E. 14th Street Des Moines IA 50319-1004 or Region VII Office for Civil Rights Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1475 Chicago IL 60661-4544.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
