Job Description:

2024-2025 Administrative Salary (Permanent – Based on Experience) + The BPSD District funds the entire 11.75% employee contribution to TFFR, as well as the 12.75% employer contribution

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL - BOTTINEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
 
POSITION: Elementary School Principal - Bottineau Elementary School

DESCRIPTION: The focus of the elementary school principal is to provide innovative, personalized, competency-based learning opportunities designed for all learners, regardless of background or identity. Under the direction of the superintendent, the elementary school principal is responsible for providing educational leadership within the elementary school by implementing the educational and district initiatives at the building level; creating a culture of empowerment that supports a growth mindset, self-efficacy, and learner agency; and for directing, supervising, and overseeing all school operations, personnel, and activities. The principal prioritizes building and nurturing strong teams, supporting the implementation of personalized, competency-based learning, and continuous improvement among all educators.

TERM: 220-day contract beginning August 1, 2022

QUALIFICATIONS: North Dakota Teaching License and Elementary Principal Credential

• Administrative experience supervising instructional programming and staff
• Prior experience handling student management and behavioral issues with dignity, respect and proper interpretation of organizational policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate with all stakeholders effectively and appropriately 
• Prior experience providing supervision, development, and evaluation of staff preferred 
• Excellent presentation and communication skills to deliver sometimes difficult and complex issues and subject matter, 
• Ability to foster a collaborative and positive working relationship with students, staff, and the school community
• Experience working in a elementary school setting preferred 

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and education level, the position has a minimum starting salary of approximately $78,000.  The BPS District funds the entire 11.75% employee contribution to TFFR, as well as the 12.75% employer contribution

DEADLINE: April 30, 2024

To be considered for this position, an applicant’s file must be completed and received by the Bottineau PSD Business Office and must contain:

1. A formal letter of application (Cover Letter)
2. Completed application form located on the School Website under Careers
3. Resume
4. Certification of teaching; principal and/or superintendent credential (if required for employment)
5. Transcripts from institutions where bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree was earned; include transcripts for other additional coursework
6. Two current letters of recommendation
7. Applicants claiming Veterans Preference must be a North Dakota resident, a wartime veteran, and include form DD-214

SEND APPLICATION TO
Pat Brenden, Superintendent
Bottineau School District
301 Brander Street
Bottineau, ND 58318
Phone: 701-228-2266
Fax: 701-228-2021
Email: pat.brenden@k12.nd.us
www.bottineau.k12.nd.us