A. PRIMARY FUNCTION Under direction of the Superintendent, to work in close cooperation with the staff of the school, administrators of the District, Board of Education, parents, pupils, and other members of the community to determine common educational goals and objectives that will provide for an effective educational program directed toward meting the intellectual, emotional and social needs of each student; to act as the educational leader and manager of the school; to have direct responsibility for the administration of the school and its educational programs; and to perform other duties as required. B. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Assume educational leadership of all personnel operating in the school. 2. Relate the instructional program of the school to the total program of the District taking into account the problems of the immediate community. 3. Appraise the Program of the school on a continuous basis through the use of objective tests, evaluation procedures, inventories, and other means as determined by self or Superintendent; make such changes, innovations, and/or recommendations which will result in an improved educational program as a result of these appraisals. 4. Devote a major portion of time to working directly with teachers for the purpose of improving the learning process and analyzing the conditions which hinder the teacher, such as overcrowding, inadequate teaching materials, difficult physical conditions and other factors for the purpose of determining and recommending desirable and feasible changes. 5. Serve as the liaison agent between the school and the community to keep parents and community members acquainted with the program of the school and to seek advice and assistance in making the program more effective. 6. Serve as the Chief Public Relations Officer for the school. 7. Assist with the recruitment and employment of staff. 8. Submit to the Central Office reports regarding curriculum, teacher evaluations, testing, teaching methods, grouping, attendance, and other such reports as may be required or deemed necessary to keep the appropriate office(s) informed about programs, problems, progress and innovations. 9. Supervise and evaluate all classified employees at site with assistance secured through the office of the Superintendent if necessary. 10. Assume additional responsibilities as designated by the Superintendent. 11. Provide written instructions regarding student discipline and behavior standards, provide opportunities for students and staff to establish and maintain such standards, counsel with students, parents and staff regarding specific discipline problems. 12. Be available to students for counseling and referral to proper counseling services (i.e., Psychologist, public agencies, nurse, Counselors, Speech Therapists). 13. Establish systematic procedures for scheduling and programming students and teachers, and maintain written records and schedules. 14. Provide teachers with specific information regarding teaching assignments and related duties and provide written schedules for teacher use. 15. Provide a healthful and safe school environment; maintain written records of accidents; perform and maintain records of physical plant inspections; maintain procedures to be used in event of emergencies. 16. Manage the business affairs of the school, including compiling and submitting requisitions for supplies and equipment within budget limitations, maintaining a current inventory of equipment and an adequate stock of standard instructional supplies. 17. Supervise maintenance of pupil personnel records, attendance accounting and staff files. C. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Possession of current, valid, appropriate California credential(s). D. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Ability to see for purposes of reading correspondence, documents, and other printed matter. 2. Ability to hear and understand speech and normal levels in person and/or on the telephone. 3. Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person, on a telephone, and or on two-way radio. E. WORKING CONDITIONS Office working environment subject to sitting at a desk and/or conference table for long periods of time, using telephone for prolonged periods of time, and reaching in all directions.