Principal - Junior High School

This is a full-time Principal position at South Ripley Junior High School. The position is on a 215-day contract, beginning July 1, 2024.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will assume the position of Principal of South Ripley Junior High School. This person will use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student. This person will lead the school toward its mission of "Educating students today to become responsible citizens of tomorrow."
Job Requirements:
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and administering the total educational program at South Ripley Junior High School. This responsibility shall include implementing the comprehensive evaluation system, leading instructional programs, extra-curricular programs, and establishing and maintaining positive community relations. This role also includes district level responsibilities such as corporation test coordinator and curriculum specialist.
Job Qualifications:
Candidates must possess:

• A Masters Degree or higher with a major in Educational Administration/Leadership.
• A valid Indiana Secondary Administrative License is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience with at least some level of successful experience as a building level leader is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability and willingness to function as a member of an administrative team.
• Knowledge of using student-level data to drive instruction.
• Ability to provide leadership in curriculum and instruction as needed at all levels of the school district.

Contact Information:
Name: Robert D. Moorhead, Superintendent
Phone: 812-689-6282
Email: rmoorhead@sripley.k12.in.us
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should fill out an online application, which can be accessed at www.sripley.k12.in.us under the "Employment Opportunities" tab. Please also attach at least three current letters of recommendation, transcripts and a copy of the valid Indiana Principal Certificate.
Applications will be accepted through the deadline or until filled.
Any new hire after July 1, 2009 will be required to complete an Expanded Criminal History background check through the school-approved vendor at the employee's expense. Equal Opportunity Employer.