Job Goal:
The site principal, as the instructional leader, defines and communicates the mission of the school, manages curriculum and instruction, supervises teaching, monitors student progress, and creates a climate in which learning is valued.

Essential Job Functions:
Instructional Leadership: Establishes positive school climate; assesses instructional program effectively; assists the staff in the improvement of instruction

Personnel Management and Interpersonal Relations: Evaluates personnel in a competent, timely manner; motivates the staff to greater accomplishments; supports the staff to work as a dedicated professional unit; involves staff in decision-making appropriate to the situation

Community Relations: Skillfully and appropriately involves the community in school activities; maintains good community relations

Budget and Plant Management: Practices sound budgetary management; follows established business procedures

Functions as a Member of the District Leadership Team: Makes decisions and assumes responsibility for them; assumes and carries out districtwide responsibilities willingly; cooperates with other staff members

KNOWLEDGE OF: Educational theory, research, and current issues; state and federal laws and regulations governing management of public schools; child development appropriate to elementary education including motivation and discipline; California State and Common CORE State Standards; State and local assessments; California Standards for the Teaching Profession and California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders; strategic planning; effective managerial skills as they relate to school administration; sound principles of learning theory and instructional methodology; the role of technology in education.

ABILITY TO: Provide leadership and direction in areas of responsibility; identify and analyze problems and propose plausible solutions; make decisions and be responsible for those decisions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents and district administration; use strong organizational and people skills; plan and organize; schedule, supervise, and evaluate the work of others; Analyze and explain student assessment date to inform instruction and evaluate program effectiveness; determine and implement appropriate staff development opportunities

Qualifications:

- Master's Degree
- Must hold valid Teaching and/or Adminstrative Credential
- Minimum 3 years experience at elementary or intermediate level
- Experience as a Principal or Assistant Principal desirable