PRINCIPAL

 
 This vacancy is located at the Acadiana Center for Youth in Bunkie, Louisiana.
  
  No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
 
  The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
  
  To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
  
   *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
   
   For further information about this vacancy contact:
   Garilyn London
   OJJ/ Human Resources
   Garilyn.London@la.gov
  
   In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
 
  The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
  
   If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
  
   NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
 
   This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.   
 
 
 
 A master's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and at least five years of successful teaching experience prior to appointment as principal.
 
 Meet Louisiana state requirements for a Type A teaching certificate with authorization for Provisional Principal, School Principal, or Educational Leader 1 or 2 as stated in Bulletin 746 (revised).Reports to the Director of Education (also to the Facility Director on the ground where his/her school is located); administers the school in accordance with Louisiana Department of Education and OJJ policies.
 
 Uses leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to maintain an effective learning climate and to promote the educational development of each student.
 
 Plans and implements a program which creates an environment where teachers have the ability to design and implement a course(s) of study that enables students to learn and develop optimally.1.        Submits reports, requests, surveys, and other information to the central office in a timely manner.
 2.       Presents a professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.
 3.       Communicates in a professional manner with students, staff, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
 4.       Avoids the use of sarcasm, undue criticism, inappropriate language and behavior, racial and/or ethnic slights when dealing with others.
 5.       Assumes additional duties as requested by the Director of Education.
 6.       Plans, organizes, and oversees the works of school staff.
 7.       Work in a harmonious manner with staff, students, parents, other schools, and the public.
 8.       Keep confidentiality of records, reports, and conversations.
 9.       Has the physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure, and keep all aspects of the job under control.

Salary : $71,378 - $108,426