Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District

Principal/Superintendent

This certificated position reports directly to the Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School Board. The primary responsibilities for the Superintendent/Principal perform duties outlined under Education Code 35035, executing board policies and implementing identified goals established by the School Board.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with policies, rules and regulations adopted by the Board and the State Board of Education. • Effectively and effectively manage the programs of the District. • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Board. • Communicate to the Board items that require board ratification at the earliest opportunity. • Has the responsibility or organizing, reorganizing, and arranging the District’s administrative and supervisory staff, including but not limited to instruction and business affairs. • Has responsibility in all personnel matters not otherwise delegated pursuant to Board policy, including selection, assignment, and transfer of employees, subject to approval of the Board of Trustees. • Review all policies adopted by the Board of Trustees and make appropriate recommendations to the Board. • Evaluate employees as provided for by California law, collective bargaining agreement, and Board policy. • Advise the Board of all possible sources of funds which might be available to implement present or contemplated District programs. • Establish and maintain an appropriate community relations program. • Serve as Secretary to the Board of Trustees.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: 

An educational leader who is accessible, approachable, and open to input – A collaborative leader; listens and communicates effectively with all groups; is enthusiastic and compassionate and has the highest personal ethics; has the courage to make difficult decisions based upon what is the best for the students and the school; promotes positive, trusting relationships within the school community.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND PLANNING

• Understands and monitors all aspects of the instructional program
• Models the skills, attributes and dedication of a master teacher and inspires the highest professional standards in others
• Organizes and implements a well-planned, effective and continuously improving instructional program
• Implements a data-driven assessment process to identify and establish appropriate district goals and objectives
• Anticipates needs and plans appropriately

BOARD OF EDUCATION RELATIONSHIP

• Supports Board policy and actions to the public and staff
• Implements Board policy and follows Board directives
• Provides timely and adequate information and agenda planning
• Promotes healthy discussions reflecting different viewpoints and strives to build consensus and mutual respect
• Engenders trust among members of the board, staff, and community

PERSONNEL

• Recommends the best qualified candidates for employment
• Supervises and supports staff while demanding excellent performance
• Effectively identifies and utilizes the skills and abilities of staff.
• Provides for the systematic, organized and effective evaluation of all staff
• Practices effective operations consistent with the law and district policies

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Actively participates in budgeting that reflects the districts educational priorities
• Evaluates needs and recommends solid fiscal budget decisions
• Oversees budget operations and frequently provides clear updates to the Board
• Includes adequate support data for each recommended budget allocation
• Commits district expenditures only after approval by the Board of Education

DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS

• Demonstratives visible interest in and support for district schools
• Establishes and maintains community support and respect for the school district
• Maintains positive public relations with the press and other media
• Provides active educational leadership in community life and affairs
• Works well with other districts, police and fire departments and city, county, and state agencies

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Treats all individuals and groups fairly and equitably
• Uses consistently good judgment
• Exhibits emotional stability, poise, and dependability
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards, even under pressure

JOB RELATED CHARACTERISTICS

• Utilizes effective problem solving
• Speaks and writes effectively
• Behaves decisively
• Demonstrates creativity
• Displays continuous professional development and models lifelong learning

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FOUNDATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Substantial experience in the education field
• Experience in classroom teaching
• Supervisory experience
• Administrative Clear Credential