Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:  Under the direction of the Governing Board,the Principal serves as the Administrative head of Kin Dah Lichi’I Olta’, Inc. (KDLO). The primary responsibility of the Principal is the oversight of daily school operations. The Principal will provide supervision of KDLO staff including directing work, training and coaching, disciplining, and evaluating employee performance. The Principal is also responsible for ensuring the administration of an effective and culturally relevant educational experience and environment for all (KDLO) students, including but not limited to, planning, developing, directing, monitoring, promoting, and evaluating academic programming. The Principal will ensure students attending Kin Dah Lichi’I Olta’, Inc. are given instruction which will enhance and foster the students’ mental, emotional, physical, and sociological development. The Principal is expected to maintain a positive and respectful relationship with the Governing Board, students, parents, staff, community members, and various community and tribal organizations and agencies for the benefit of all students, and to foster a positive learning environment for all Kin Dah Lichi’I Olta, Inc. students.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:  MA Degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration or similar program from an accredited institution; Current ADE Principal Certificate; Minimum one year successful experience working with P.L. 100-297 grant/community schools; Minimum of three years of successful experience in school administration.

LOCATION OF SCHOOL: Kin Dah Lichi'I Olta' is a Kindergarten to 6th Grade local community school, located in northeastern Arizona, 5 miles east of Ganado, Arizona or 22 miles west of Window Rock, Arizona.

Closing date: May 16, 2025. For more informtion, download the position description or employment application from the school website or contact HR at (928)755-3430, ext. 233.