Interim Assistant Principal

Burris Laboratory School

Interim Assistant Principal

Ball State University

Burris Laboratory School has a full-time contract position available for Interim Assistant Principal. The Interim Assistant Principal of Burris will provide academic leadership and general oversight of elementary school grades at Burris Laboratory School; work with Teachers College and other BSU colleagues in preparing high quality education professionals; provide leadership in supervision and evaluation of elementary grades curriculum and instruction, professional development of faculty/staff, and action research related to the school and university’s mission; engage in collaborative decision-making regarding social-emotional learning, school discipline, and security, and budget; communicate and work effectively with stakeholders of Burris Laboratory School (parents, community members, Burris alumni, and university personnel); collaborate with the Indiana Academy in terms of facilities, schedules, and personnel; and be responsible for overall supervision and safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the school.

Burris Laboratory School was established to provide a stellar K-12 educational environment in which pre-service teachers from Ball State University observe and provide learning opportunities for students with highly effective teachers using innovative instructional strategies aligned with Indiana standards.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Three years of teaching experience at the elementary, middle, or secondary school level.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with university pre-service and/or student teachers; experience working in a laboratory school; Previous school administration experience.

Required Certifications/Licensures: Hold or be eligible to hold an Indiana principal’s license.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/25446. Include the following documents with your application: resume, inclusive excellence/diversity statement, and cover letter addressed to Bob Marra and Kendra Lowery. In the Diversity Statement document, describe your vision for inclusive excellence, or diversity, equity, and inclusion in 1-2 pages. Include how your past experiences have shaped your vision and how it shapes your approach to the role of Interim Principal of Burris Laboratory School. The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through July 5, 2021.

The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit: https://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/HumanResources/Jobs/Benefits-and-Community/Faculty

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.