Administrative - Principal

NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL SCHOOL JOB ADVERTISEMENTPOSITION: K-12 PrincipalSALARY: DOEDEPARTMENT: NCTSACCOUNTABLE: SuperintendentOPENING DATE: April 20, 2026 CLOSING DATE: Open until filledHow to Apply: Submit completed NCTS certified application, current Resume', Three (3) letters of recommendation (dated within one year) along with official transcripts to Northern Cheyenne Tribal School, Human Resources, Box 150, Busby Mt. 59016Incomplete Applications will not be consideredPre-Employment Drug Tests & Background checks are requiredDEFINITIONUnder general direction of the Superintendent, is responsible for the administration of K-12ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Screens, selects, directs and evaluates performance of certificated and classified staff membersRelates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective discipline policyCommunicates effectively with the business and residential community and participates in civic activitiesMotivates employee performance and enhances moraleAdministers a balanced budget and operates a school under a decentralized management systemMaintains a commitment to ongoing growth in self and others, supporting and participating in District and site professional growth programsActively promotes fund-raising and grant applications for the site and for the districtPossesses the knowledge to implement an employee evaluation system which might include clinical supervisionDemonstrates positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builderKnowledge of local policies, tribal, state and federal laws relating to minorsSupervises and manages site operation to assure safety and efficiencyImplements and monitors special programsManages certificated and classified contracts at site levelEnsure that all student academic testing is completed in a timely manner and data is analyzed and utilized to develop individual student plansMust have a comprehensive knowledge of common core state standards and implementation monitoring and full curriculum developmental ability.Facilitates the school improvement processWill assist Superintendent and staff planning toward restructuring of K-12 to accommodate needs of Northern Cheyenne Tribal School studentsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.REASONING ABILITY:Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. This position requires locomotion and communication ability to perceive the environment.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.DESIRABLE QUALITIES:Ability to articulate school policy energetic approach to responsibilitiesPositive personality; sense of humor and compassionAbility to accept criticism and grow as the resultAbility to visualize and implement changeCapacity to withstand stressSelf-motivation and Potential for growthCREDENTIAL: Valid Montana Administrative CredentialEDUCATION: Master's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university.EXPERIENCE: Five years successful teaching and administrative experience in an elementary/secondary school; experience in the area of elementary/secondary curriculum; demonstrated skill in participatory management, shared decision-making and school and program planning.