DRY CREEK JOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB TITLE: Principal /Elementary School DESCRIPTION OF BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES To administer the operation of an elementary school site and provide a quality educational student environment through the instructional program, classified and certificated staff supervision, and community leadership. SUPERVISOR: Assistant Superintendent TYPICAL DUTIES Instructional 1. Supervises and evaluates the instructional program. 2. Prepares goals and objectives in measurable terms. 3. Keeps current on latest educational developments through inservice, conferences, programs, and professional materials. 4. Provides leadership in implementation of new frameworks and effective teaching strategies. 5. Recommends methods by which student progress shall be assessed. 6. Performs classroom observations and follow-up conferences to monitor instructional programs. 7. Provides assistance in selection of instructional materials. 8. Maintains and continues to develop professional expertise in areas of educational philosophies and practices, management skills, and school site administration. 9. Supervises and monitors special programs such as ESL, Chapter 1, SIP. 10. Represents site and District at local, county, and state level committees. Staff 1. Evaluates assigned personnel in accordance with District guidelines. 2. Participates in and makes recommendations to the Superintendent on employee selection, reassignment, and transfer. 3. Informs staff on Courses of Study, Curriculum Guides, and State Frameworks. 4. Encourages and advises staff with their professional growth. 5. Makes employee assignments, sets up duty and other schedules. 6. Informs employees of availability and location of school supplies, materials, and equipment. 7. Conducts staff meetings. 8. Supervises and/or coordinates site Specialists (District and/or County), and site volunteers. 9. Keeps informed of and may participate in development of Certificated Contract and Classified Handbook. 10. Maintains responsibility for staff development. Students 1. Develops plans and procedures for student health, safety, discipline, and conduct. 2. Assists and supports teachers in modifying student behavior. 3. Confers with staff, parents, students, and others concerning student needs. 4. Schedules classes and assigns students. 5. Participates in student study team and IEP meetings. 6. Coordinates positive recognition program. Community Relations 1. Informs parents and community members of the educational program. 2. Participates as member of PTA Board and School Site Council and attends other parent group meetings and conferences. 3. Works with civic and community service organizations. 4. Attends and/or supervises special activities such as holiday programs, athletic events, Open House, and Back to School Night. Site Operations 1. Expedites all forms and reports as required. 2. Develops financial plan which supports the achievement of goals and objectives of both the site and the District. 3. Administers budgets for general and categorical programs such as Chapter 1, EIA, Lottery, and SIP. 4. Confers with staff to establish priorities in allocating funds. 5. Instructs staff in methods of keeping necessary records. 6. Administers maintenance and operational needs of school facilities and grounds. 7. Maintains illness and injury program in accordance with SB 198 requirements. Additional Required Duties 1. Serves as a member of the Superintendent's cabinet. 2. Attends all Board meetings. 3. Performs additional responsibilities as necessary and as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent. QUALIFICATIONS California Teaching Credential authorizing specialized services. California School Administrative Credential. Five (5) years of teaching experience and three (3) years of administrative experience preferred. Masters Degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Principal/Elementary School EMPLOYMENTSTANDARDS Knowledge of: - Year Round School development and administration principles, philosophies, and practices of elementary educational systems - appropriate instructional methods, strategies, and practices - federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines related to public school administration - effective management techniques and methods Ability to: - plan/direct operational functions of a traditional or YRE elementary school site - interpret and successfully apply a variety of federal and state law, regulations, and guidelines as they relate to public school education and administration - interpret and successfully implement District policies, objectives, directives, and educational philosophy - communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written forms - motivate, supervise, and evaluate the work of others - plan, manage, and prioritize a wide variety of functions within designated timelines and with limited resources - prepare a variety of reports and presentations including complex technical and analytical writings - counsel and advise employees, students, parents, and the public effectively and positively - establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties Adopted by Board 12/14/92