Individual serves as educational leader and chief executive officer of a school. Is responsible for the instructional program and operation of the school plan; exercises supervision over classified and certificated staff assigned to his/her building; exercises leadership in the community.

INSTRUCTIONAL DUTIES
Assists in preparation of school goals and objectives in measurable terms
Recommends method by which progress shall be assessed
Meets with teachers to determine whether agreed upon goals for student
programs have been met
Supervises and evaluates instructional programs
Performs classroom observations and follow-up conferences to assist in
solving instructional problems
Provides assistance in selection of instructional materials
Assigns personnel within his/her building
Schedules classes and assigns students
Sets up duty schedules and other schedules as may be required
Orients personnel with regard to availability and location of school
supplies, materials, and equipment
Keeps abreast of latest educational developments through in-service
classes, conferences, programs and professional materials

STAFF
Evaluates assigned personnel in accordance with the district guidelines
for evaluation and assessment and recommends appropriate action
Participate in and makes recommendations to the Superintendent for staff
selection, retention, and transfer in harmony with district policy
Supports, interprets and informs all personnel of district policies, courses
of study, curriculum guides, etc.
Encourages and assists staff in professional growth

STUDENTS
Develops school plans and organizational procedures for health, safety,
discipline and conduct of students in conformity with district policies and
the California Education Code
Maintains student control at building level with cooperation of staff
Assists and supports teachers in modifying student behavior
Confers with teachers, parents, students, and others concerning behavior
problems and/or potential problems

COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Interprets the school program and its curriculum to parents through PTC,
open houses, conferences, and bulletins
Supports district policies and interprets same to the public
Cooperates with civic and community service organizations when
requested

PLANT MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING
Expedites all forms and reports required by law or district policy
Refers maintenance problems to appropriate district personnel
Develops financial plans in cooperation with district personnel, which
support the achievement of goals and objectives of the school and district
Instructs staff in methods of keeping cumulative folders, attendance
accounting, health folders, reading record cards and other necessary
records, as required
Confers with staff members to establish priorities in allocating funds
Administers school plant in conformity with California Education Code

ADJUNCT DUTIES
Serves as a member of the Leadership Team
Attends regular board meetings as assigned
Accept additional responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent, or
as the need arises
Performs functions unique to the individual building to which he/she is
assigned; such as, Special Education, School Improvement Program, etc.
Accepts district-wide responsibilities in the areas of curriculum,
instruction, and administration

STATUS
The Principal is a member of the management team and supervised by
the Superintendent.