Principal, Westside High School

Westside Community Schools, a nationally acclaimed school district located in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska is conducting a national search for the PRINCIPAL of the district’s only high school, to begin on/about July 1, 2022.

Qualified candidates must hold, or be eligible for, a valid Nebraska Administrative Certificate. Doctorate in Education and five plus years of successful administration experience preferred.

Westside Community Schools is seeking a strong leader able to:

• Cultivate a positive school culture
• Promote belonging, engagement, and dignity for all
• Uphold high expectations for students, staff, and the community
• Foster key initiatives and culture characteristics that impact student learning and achievement
• Encourage a positive, professional rapport between staff, students, and parents
• Model and develop effective systems to promote a professional educational environment that is collaborative, safe, orderly, and respectful
• Maximize modular scheduling implementation to ensure student learning at the highest levels
• Establish a shared leadership model and lead a learning community
• Utilize accountability measures and hold staff and students responsible for their part
• Pursue additional innovative educational opportunities for all students
• Integrate new and existing technologies
• Facilitate student and staff engagement and maintain outstanding academic achievement
• Reflect the mission and goals of Westside in the school’s programs and operations
• Recruit, hire, and retain high quality staff, including those from diverse identities
• Assure safety and welfare of students and staff during school and at school sponsored activities
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the District, Nebraska Department of Education, and AASA