Principal of Virgil Bailey Elementary School

Principal at Virgil Bailey Elementary School

Lake Station Community Schools

Lake Station Community Schools is seeking certified school building administrator applicants for an elementary school Principal position at Virgil Bailey Elementary School (Grades PreK-5) for the 2026-2027 school year.

Position start date: Approximately July 22, 2026

217-contracted days per school year

The job of Principal – Virgil Bailey Elementary School is established for the purposes of overseeing and directing the instructional process of the school with specific responsibility for directing all school programs and services at the elementary school; providing information and serving as a resource to others; supervising faculty and staff; coordinating and supervision of school activities, addressing discipline issues, attendance issues, situations that arise on campus or with enrolled students, and their parents, guardians, and staff. Bailey Elementary School serves an ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse community. Bailey Elementary School is a fast-paced environment that may present rapidly evolving situations requiring quick appropriate decision making and decisive action; while meeting the needs of the students, families, faculty, and staff as the school Principal.

Education and/or Experience:

• Possess a Master's Degree.
• Hold a valid Indiana Building Administrator's License or be eligible for one.
• 3-years elementary school teaching experience or equivalent, preferred.
• Strong communication and instructional leadership skills.
• Elementary school administrative experience, preferred.
• Experience facilitating or supporting professional growth of school staff.

Preferred applicants should:

• Possess the ability to work effectively with students, parents/guardians, teachers, staff, administration, the community and public.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills and effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
• Good organization, decision making, time management and computer skills.
• Build strong positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, faculty, staff, colleagues, and the community.

Job Description:

• Oversee and direct all school activities at Bailey Elementary School.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration, gives and welcomes feedback; and recognizes accomplishments of team members.
• Teacher evaluations and other staff evaluations for the school.
• Supervision of school activities, including extra-curricular events.
• Provide curriculum and instruction support.
• Provide facilities management support.
• Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.

Compensation:

Commensurate with education and experience.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a fast-paced environment requiring focus, attention and decision making. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the school corporation.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

It is the policy of Lake Station Community Schools to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all School Corporation-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the School Corporation where appropriate.

As part of the School Corporation's equal employment opportunity policy, Lake Station Community Schools will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the School Corporation to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.

An Affirmative Action Officer has been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of personnel procedures to guide our affirmative action program throughout Lake Station Community Schools. Contact the Administration Center, call 219-962-1159 or email HumanResources@lakes.k12.in.us for questions, concerns, complaints or more information.

04/23/2026