HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS TITLE: SCHOOL PRINCIPAL BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the District Superintendent, serve as the educational leader and chief executive of the school; monitor student progress in various subjects annually, assure students are provided with optimum opportunity for personal and social growth and are guided toward educational competency and satisfaction. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: „h Provide instructional leadership at the school utilizing appropriate leadership styles, establishing and communicating goals and objectives for the school; establish high expectations for self and staff; provide evidence of professional growth and participate effectively on the management team. „h Oversee the overall school instructional program; plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of employees and the accomplishment of School Plan objectives. „h Communicate with staff and other District personnel to exchange information, resolve issues or coordinate activities; maintain communications between school and home; maintain a positive image through community relations, press relations and relations with auxiliary organizations. „h Provide opportunities for professional growth for subordinates and assist subordinates in the process of needs assessment, establishing objectives and evaluating performance. „h Perform resource management (human and material) implementation of District policies and procedures to support the mission of the school and school district. „h Perform and complete projects assigned by the Superintendent. „h Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: „h Basic record keeping techniques „h Basic computer operation „h Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary „h Oral and written communication skills „h Public speaking techniques „h Research methods and report writing techniques „h Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities „h Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities „h Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws „h District organization, operations, policies and objectives „h Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy „h Health and safety regulations „h Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training „h Technical aspects of field of specialty „h Budget preparation and control „h Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of District Students „h Accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control, and planning EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to master¡¦s degree and three years teaching experience. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid Administrative Services Credential; Appropriate Teaching Credential; Valid California Drivers License WORKING CONDITIONS: Environment: „h School office environment „h Considerate distraction from office activities Physical Abilities: „h Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations through staff relations „h Seeing to read and prepare needs assessment and other documentation „h Sitting for extended periods of time