South Area Principal Posting

Position: K-12 "South Area" Principal
Reports To: Superintendent
Salary: Appropriate Placement on the Principal's Salary Scale 200 day contract
Work Year:
Start Date:  08/19/2026 
Closing Date: 02/04/2026 Open until filled afterwards

Location: Chignik Lake or Perryville

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

This position provides instructional and operational leadership for Chignik Lake School, Chignik Lagoon School, and Perryville School. Chignik Lake School, Chignik Lagoon School, and Perryville School are three small schools in the southern portion of the Lake and Peninsula School District, with current PreK-12 enrollments of 27, 13, and 23, respectively. Each site has two certified teachers, and numerous classified support staff.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Five years of teaching experience preferred
• Administrative experience preferred

• Experience in cross cultural setting is highly desirable with rural Alaska setting

  preferred

• Familiar with a Standard-Based System
• Committed to Excellence
• Current Alaska Type B Certification
• Knowledge and experience with RTI/MTSS preferable
• Experience in cross cultural setting is highly desirable

• Strong interpersonal skills including collegiality, collaboration, and community

  relations

• Positive, enthusiastic, energetic and optimistic
• Able to develop rapport with students at all levels

• Willingness to support the extra and co-curricular programs of the school

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as local representative of The Lake and Peninsula School Board and District

• Serve as advisor to the LSAC and implement appropriate LSAC action in accordance

  with district policies.

  Lake and Peninsula School District 01/19/2026 Principal Posting

• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with parents, guardians, and community members
• Provide overall direction to the site staff including day-to-day supervision and the evaluation of all staff
• Oversight of local budget.

• Provide for the safeguarding, maintenance, and repair of School District buildings,

  property, and equipment.

• Accurately prepare and submit all records and reports required by the District or the

  State.

• Assist teachers in developing and maintaining an appropriate classroom environment.
• Assist teachers to employ a variety of instructional techniques.
• Implement the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, District policy, and

  administrative regulations.

• Coordinate, attend, and participate in faculty meetings and school/district in-service

  programs.

• Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with all stakeholders
• Perform all other duties as determined by the Superintendent.

• Occasional weekend responsibilities required.

  For Consideration:

  Completion of the online application found at https://www.lpsd.com/employment.html, and a letter of interest and current resume should be emailed to Bill Cornell, Director of Personnel, at bcornell@lpsd.com.