The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2024-25 school year:

 

Waterford Elementary

Elementary Principal

 

POSITION PURPOSE:  Goshen Community Schools is seeking a highly qualified and licensed Principal as an educational leader. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Attends and conducts training of all processes including ILT meetings, PLC meetings, and the evaluation system.  
• Effectively evaluates staff through observations, feedback, and performance monitoring.

• Develops systems to be strongly put in place for a school to function at a high level.

• Creates and implements operational systems and structures aligned to the district’s vision and mission.
• Continuously analyzes data to formulate a strategic plan and monitor progress toward school-wide goals.

• Establishes and monitors systems to plan, implement, and monitor instruction.
• Supervises and supports the Dual Language Immersion Program at the school.

 

REQUIREMENTS:       

• Master’s Degree
• Valid Indiana License - Building Administrator (or the ability to obtain one)
• Minimum of 3 years of successful building level administrative experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to increase student achievement results
• Experience coaching and supporting adults, cultivating their leadership potential and improving their practice.
• Bi-lingual preferred

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  There are a number of values and traits the applicant must demonstrate:

• Ability to bring a team of educators together to a create positive school environment
• Demonstrates reflection & continuous improvement of his/her own practice.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills.
• Leads adults to intended outcomes while managing the change process.
• Understands and embraces cultural diversity and responsiveness.
• Supports the implementation of standards-based curriculum.
• Builds capacity for in-depth data analysis to drive, inform, and adjust instruction and ensures there are interventions to meet diverse student needs.

• Creates and implements a shared vision for student success.
• Utilizes effective communication systems to engage all stakeholders.
• Inspires commitment to high levels of student achievement through creating a respectful and trusting learning community.
• Implements systems, routines, behaviors and a code of conduct that prioritize learning.
• Engages family and community members in student learning.
• Maintains a high-performing staff team by recruiting and hiring individuals with skills that align with school needs.
• Ensures aligned professional development and leadership opportunities exist for all staff.

 

WORK CALENDAR:  School year + additional 25 days; 209 days per year; 40 hours per week

 

SALARY:   Administrative Contract – 209 days; Base Pay – Negotiable based on Experience

 

APPLICATION PROCESS:  In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

          CURRENT GCS EMPLOYEES CLICK HERE

 

Please attach the following to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Up-to-date resume
• Reference Letter(s)
• Current Indiana Professional Educator’s License

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Alan Metcalfe

Associate Superintendent

Central Office

613 E Purl St 

Goshen, IN  46526

574-533-8631

ametcalfe@goshenschools.org

  

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

 

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS:  Until filled