The Aleutians East Borough School District (AEBSD) is seeking qualified Principal candidates to join a hiring pool for anticipated openings across our K–12 schools in the Eastern Aleutians. Positions may be available in schools ranging in size from approximately 14 to 80 students, offering a unique opportunity to serve as an instructional leader in close-knit learning communities. AEBSD is known for its stable and dedicated staff, low discipline concerns, and strong partnerships with supportive local communities. The district offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with assistance with housing, flight allowances, and a moving stipend. Professional growth opportunities are strong and actively supported, with educators encouraged to expand their leadership, instructional practice, and regional expertise. Our schools are located in beautiful, temperate coastal communities, providing an exceptional quality of life for educators who value meaningful relationships, professional autonomy, and place-based learning in a collaborative and student-centered environment.

JOB SUMMARY

The principal reports to and is evaluated by the district superintendent.  The principal serves as the educational leader and chief administrator of the school.  The position is responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Alaska Board of Education to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe, child-centered learning environment that meets and exceeds state standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school.  Achieving academic excellence requires that the principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools.  Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for planning, curriculum development, program evaluation, extracurricular activities, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling, and facilities operations

This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate.  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The following are required:

1.     A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate.

2.     Evidence of content knowledge shown by:

a.     a posted degree in the content area of this position; or

b.     a posted minor in the content area of this position; or

c.     passing Praxis Subject Assessments scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position; or

d.     an endorsement in the content area of this position

The following are preferred:

1.     By start date: a valid Alaska type B administrative certificate with an endorsement including grade levels K-12 and a valid Alaska teaching (initial, professional, or master) or Alaska Type C special services certificate.

2.     Evidence of three years of successful public-school experience.

3.     Evidence of three years of successful public elementary and/or secondary level teaching experience.

4.    Evidence of two years of successful public elementary and/or secondary level administrative experience.

The Aleutians East Borough School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.