Mountain View Elementary School Principal (160)

Work Location:Mountain View Elementary School

Work Calendar:242 Day

FTE:1.0

FLSA Status:Exempt

Salary: Administrator

Benefits:Eligible

Interview Date: May 2026

Initial Application Deadline:End of day on04/26/2026

Anticipated Start Date:07/01/2026

JOB SUMMARY:

The school principal atMountain View Elementaryprovides positive leadership and guidance to create continuous improvement toward equity excellence and achievement for each student. The school principal directs the overall site operations services and supervises the staff of the school.

The school principal implements policies procedures and processes to improve educational experiences; focus school resources and personnel on student achievement for student growth; manage a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy school schedule afterschool programs assigned personnel etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations; develops and deploys professional development activities for staff; facilitates learning community meetings such as School Community Councils; represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment; communicates across all constituencies in a professional persuasive manner and; develops and implements research-based school improvement strategies.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Masters degree in Education or a related field.
2. Valid State of Utah Professional Administrative/Supervisory License or an out of state administrative license that is transferrable to Utah.

• Applicants must upload a copy of their current state administrator license with their application in order to be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Have an ESL endorsement or will obtain one within 4 years of hire with the district.
2. Ability to provide positive and inspirational leadership/guidance and a collaborative mindset to learning community stakeholders.
3. Experience with coaching teachers through growth-evoking feedback and development and delivery of professional development activities to improve student achievement communication and engagement strategies with all members of the school community.
4. Experience supervising and evaluating the conduct/performance of all assigned personnel.
5. Ability to implement policies procedures and/or processes for providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
6. Experiencedeveloping and delivery of professional growth activities to engage staff and designed to support individual school/District goals and programs to improve student achievement.
7. Experience facilitating grade level/content PLCs/data meetings for analysis of student data to inform instructional practices for highest student achievement regardless of race ethnicity socioeconomic status or prior academic achievement based on the School Improvement Plan.
8. Knowledgeable of culturally competent strategies and culturally responsive professional communication/engagement strategies with all members of the school community.
9. Ability to lead implementation of effective teaching practices for English Language Learners teaching practices.
10. Knowledgeable of implementing and monitoring CSI (School Turnaround) and School Improvement Plans.
11. Experience and knowledgeable about Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) and Multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).
12. Knowledge of and leadership on behalf of effective English Language Learners teaching practices.
13. Knowledge of school budget management in alignment with school needs following district budget procurement and accountingpolicies and procedures with integrity and ethics.
14. Skill in developing positive growth-minded interactions with student groups and in working with individual students including development/implementation of a school-wide behavior management process.
15. Knowledge in student leadership development deployment and supervision of student activities with consideration of academic and social growth.
16. Spanish Speaker: speaks reads writes and understands Spanish.
17. Experience and ability with Special Education instruction 504 plans laws and regulations behavior management Safety Plans and community support agencies.
18. Knowledge of Dual Language Immersion instruction and programming.
19. Spanish Speaker: speaks reads writes and understands Spanish.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide leadership and commitment to Board established goals for student achievement.
1. Carefully select hire and effectively assign staff.
2. Develop positive and collaborative relationships with families.
3. Build and sustain relationships with community stakeholders including but not limited to community business cultural and not for profit partner.
2. Collaborate with other relevant colleagues and community members; attend a variety of meetings; stay current on applicable laws codes rules and regulations; prepare written materials (e.g. budgets curriculum reports directives memos etc.) prepare and deliver presentations.
3. Provide leadership development deployment and supervision of student activities with consideration of academic social and ethical growth.
4. Supervise and evaluate the conduct/performance of all assigned personnel based on identified needs and individual goals.
5. Implements policies procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
6. Provide professional development to engage staff in activities designed to support individual school/district goals and programs to improve student learning; coach teachers and staff through growth-evoking feedback.
1. Provide timely and constructive feedback on classroom instruction to develop teacher practice.
2. Develop a culture of collegial and professional relationships among staff and students that promote critical reflection peer feedback collaboration shared accountability and continuous improvement.
3. Facilitate leadership capacity among staff.
7. Facilitate grade level/content PLCs/data meetings to apply analysis of student data to best instructional practices for highest student achievement regardless of race ethnicity socioeconomic status or prior academic achievement.
8. Effectively and diplomatically interact and work in cooperation with district staff at all levels as well as outside entities; incorporate culturally competent strategies and utilize culturally responsive communication and engagement strategies with all members of the school community.
9. Maintain professional workplace etiquette and represent the department/district in a professional manner; communicate effectively and efficiently with diverse groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and positive working relationships with co-workers students parents and other district employees.
10. Maintain adaptability and understanding of cultural differences and in working in a diverse environment while coping with stressful situations related to students and maintaining confidentiality.
11. Knowledge of effective English Language Learners teaching practices
12. Knowledge and leadership on behalf of special needs students including laws and regulations of special education 504 plans and oversight of special education self-contained units.
13. Knowledge of implementing and monitoring CSI (School Turnaround) and School Improvement Plans
14. Knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) and Multi-tiered system of support (MTSS)
15. Knowledge and leadership on behalf of accelerated/extended learning programs
16. Analyze and interpret data to implement achievement strategies to improve student achievement based on the Student Success Plan (SSP) school-level student achievement data and other factors.
17. Manage the school facility and grounds for an appropriate safe working and learning environment.
1. Manage conflict constructively.
2. Maintain a visible and consistent presence throughout the school.
18. Manage a school budget requisitions and all school funds in alignment with school needs following district budget procurement and accountingpolicies and procedures with integrity and ethics.
19. Develop positive growth-minded interactions with student groups and in working with individual students including development/implementation of a school-wide behavior management process and provide leadership development deployment and supervision of student activities with consideration of academic social and ethical growth.
1. Develop articulate steward and operationalize a clear vision for learning for all students and work with staff to implement a plan to accomplish that vision.
2. Clearly communicate learning and development goals that reflect high expectations for learning and growth a belief that all students can learn and a commitment to meet each students educational needs
3. Ensure all school stakeholders can articulate a clear and shared vision for learning.
20. Communicate campus news and events with the school community and stakeholders through professional communication strategies.
21. Provide sound judgement and advise to constituent community; use excellent critical thinking decision making and organizational skills.
22. Experience in collaboration with district employees as necessary for school improvement and to contribute to the mission of the district as a whole.
23. Demonstrated experience in being ethical courteous and provide educational leadership in employment activities.
24. Responsible for compliance with all requirements of the Utah Educational Leadership Standards
25. Work with limited supervision; ability to work effectively under constant deadlines and time constraints; manage multiple tasks and responsibilities and prioritize accordingly.
26. Maintain regular and predictable attendance for the purpose of fulfilling job requirements efficiently and effectively. Will be required to attend and supervise activities events and meetings outside of normal work hours on a regular basis
27. Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective operations of the school.

WORK ENVIORNMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. The usual and customary methods of performing job functions require sitting walking standing bending occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling stooping kneeling; driving an automobile etc.
2. Risks found in the typical work environment which is adequately lighted heated and ventilated e.g. safe use of office equipment avoiding trips and falls observing fire regulations.

The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment and its services programs and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation contact usatHuman Resource Services - Salt Lake City School District ()or call .

Non-Discrimination Statement

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age color disability gender gender identity genetic information national origin pregnancy race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs services and employment including its policies complaint processes program accessibility district facility use accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination harassment and retaliation: Tina Hatch Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator 406 East 100 South Salt Lake City Utah 84111 . You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights Denver CO .

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