The Principal serves as the educational leader and chief administrator of the staff and students at the school site. The Principal is responsible for the direction of the instructional program, operation of the school plant, development and monitoring of the school budget. The Principal oversee the total school program to provide a quality educational environment that meets the need of all students. The Principal will serve as a member of the administrative team dedicated to cultivating excellence throughout the school and community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum Development, Supervision, and Evaluation

• Serves as a curricular leader; understands school curriculum, ensures teaching of the written curriculum, helps staff use curriculum resources


• Participates in and/or leads curriculum development activities commensurate with school and district goals


• Provides opportunities and encouragement for staff to increase professional expertise


• Identifies curricular and extra-curricular needs by analyzing current programs and student achievement


• Works in collaboration with staff to develop the master schedule


• Regularly uses the results of student assessment data to identify problems and implement program improvements and/or pacing. Provides continuous supervision and evaluation of the regular and special education programs and operational activities within the school


• Interpret and implement the approved curriculum program and ensure that instruction aligns with state standards

Student Assessment and Monitoring

• Excellence in assessment; emphasizes student achievement as the primary outcome of schooling


• Systematically assesses and monitors student progress using objective and verifiable information whenever possible


• Works with staff to systematically identify and respond to at risk students; makes referrals to appropriate community agencies when needed


• Provides meaningful information to parents/guardians and others regarding student progress


• Maintains policies and practices for grading, reporting, and promoting

Student, Staff and Community Relations

• Communicates high expectations for both staff and students and provides appropriate motivation to reach expectations


• Solicits information from school personnel and community in gauging the school climate


• Recognizes efforts of students and teachers


• Promotes the improvement of student and staff self-images. Models and facilitates good human relations skills; effectively interacts with others

Establishing an Effective Workplace

• Develops and maintains positive staff morale


• Provides orientation for newly assigned staff members and assists in their professional development


• Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school


• Implements a discipline code that is fair and promotes orderliness and student learning


• Protects instructional time by minimizing interruptions to the instructional process


• Coordinates teacher and student schedules to promote maximum learning and minimize conflict


• Maintains high visibility in the school


• Provides for adequate supervision and acceptable student behavior at all school functions planned and operated by school personnel


• Staff Supervision and Personnel Evaluation


• Supervises professionals, teacher assistants, secretaries, and classroom volunteers


• Assists in personnel evaluation and demonstrates objectivity in the process


• Assist with recruiting, screening, hiring, training, and evaluation of the school personnel


• Makes personnel assignments based on knowledge of employee abilities, qualifications, past performances, and school needs

Communication and Community Relations

• Interact, listens and responds appropriately to staff, student, and community concerns


• Respects differences of opinion and fosters open communications among staff


• Communicates effectively with students individually and in groups


• Maintain communication with the appropriate central office administrators informed of school activities and problems such as transportation, special services, discipline, etc.


• Collaborate with central office and other personnel to share ideas and concerns


• Interacts with school personnel and parent groups to promote positive outcomes


•  Encourages parent visits and involvement in decision making


•  Keeps the community informed about school activities through newsletters, news releases, and attendance at parent meetings, etc.


•  Effectively utilizes community resources and volunteers to promote student learning

Decision Making and Problem Solving

• Considers research, alternatives and consequences in the decision making process


• Effectively delegates decision-making and problem solving to appropriate personnel


• Makes decisions in a timely fashion and maximize decisions effectiveness by follow up actions


• Establish an effective school administrative organization with clear lines of responsibility including the necessary delegation of authority. Identifies problem areas and seeks solutions before crisis situations develop


• Implements needed change with appropriate support of staff, students, and community


• Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal

Professional Development

• Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field


• Assumes responsibility for his/her own professional growth and development. Views self as a role model for expected staff behavior. Perceives self as a change agent; works for self and organizational renewal


•  Provide leadership in the development, direction and innovation of educational programs designed to meet the needs of students groups, including English learners and Special Education


• Effectively utilizes the expertise of school personnel, including self, in staff development


• Helps teachers implement objectives for themselves and students


• Provides opportunities for teachers to share and demonstrate successful practices

Building Management, Record-keeping, and Financial Management

• Establishes and maintains rules and procedures for student and staff safety


• Promotes an aesthetically pleasing environment in the school


• Monitors plant, office, and equipment maintenance. Promotes timely repair of school facilities and equipment


• Effectively copes with crises and emergencies


• Maintains accurate student, and fiscal records. Prepares accurate budgets and effectively monitors expenditures


• Prepares required district reports accurately and efficiently


• Anticipates future building and equipment needs; plans appropriately to remedy


• Manages the daily use of school facilities for both academic and nonacademic purposes

QUALIFICATIONS
Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to students and learning


• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development and program design


• In-depth experience developing teachers and performance assessment


• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively


• Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully


• Handle multiple projects concurrently; ability to work as a team


• Strong community-building skills


• Entrepreneurial passion

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrative track record of producing high levels of growth in academic student achievement on standardized state testing


• Valid Administrative Services Credential


• Five or more years of successful educational experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment

• Office environment: constant interruptions


• Outdoor environment: driving a personal vehicle to conduct work; visit school sites; travel to other organizations and companies; meetings and workshops

Physical Abilities

• Hearing and speaking to conduct group training, exchange information in person electronically and on the telephone


•  Ability to read printed material and computer screens. Ability to understand speech at normal levels


• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment


• Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies.


• Ability to climb stairs, walk, and sit for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds


• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

APPLICATION PROCESS
• Please complete our online application at Ed-Join.org
• Attached your cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, copy of credentials

This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities.  The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant.