Elementary Principal

Poteau, OK
United States

Poteau Public Schools is seeking an upper elementary principal for the 2025-26 school year. The principal is the chief administrative officer and has general responsibility for everything that goes on in the school to which he/she is assigned. The principalship is a leadership role, and a primary responsibility as a leader is that of supervisor. Current knowledge and skills about carrying on school programs, teaching and organizing for instruction, how learning occurs, human behavior, motivation, human relations and communications, management, organizational development, planning and other related areas are essential. The principal must be a competent evaluator of programs and personnel. The principal must perform his/her duties in light of established district philosophy, goals, policies and regulations and within state department of education guidelines as well as state and federal laws. The principal should possess good judgment, be able to handle crisis situations and be a good role model for students and faculty. A principal should be a person who accomplishes his/her duties effectively and efficiently.