CERTIFICATED SERVICE JOB SPECIFICATION

JOB CLASS: PRINCIPAL

LEVEL: II -215 days

POSITION TITLE: PRINCIPAL

CLASS DEFINITION:

Positions within this class are characterized by assignment to a specific school or schools as the chief administrator. Levels within this class are differentiated by virtue of the number of students and programs served, the grade levels of the facilities to which the assignment is made, and the level of education and experience required to perform the specifications of the assignment.

POSITION DEFINITION:

Under the general supervision of the superintendent and serves as the educational leader and chief executive of the school; to be responsible for direction of the instructional program, operation of the school site, participate in staff and student activities, and community leadership.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Provides leadership to the staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long and short range plans for the school of assignment.
• Directs the educational activities of the school by implementing prescribed instructional programs including the direction of instructional methods and use of equipment and control of curriculum standards, directs assigned programs for exceptional children, and interprets results of testing programs to the teaching staff.
• Enlists the assistance of the Superintendent in the use of school resource personnel in the improvement of the program of the school.
• Establishes an effective school administrative organization with clear lines of responsibility and with the necessary delegation of authority.
• Identifies, provides, assigns, and coordinates inservice growth opportunities for teaching personnel within the school.
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of all assigned personnel in accordance with the district’s adopted uniform guidelines for evaluation and assessment, recommends appropriate action in cases of substandard performances, and identifies and encourages individuals with leadership potential.
• Participates in the development of staff requirements lists and procedures for the selection and placement of personnel; assists in the screening of certificated applicants for positions in his/her school.
• Assigns all students in such a way as to encourage their optimum growth.
• Makes periodic appraisals of pupil progress.
• Develops school plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline and conduct of students as established in district procedures.
• Plans, coordinates and evaluates the total program of pupil services, including guidance and counseling.
• Plans, supervises, and directs the business operation of the school in accordance with district policies and procedures; develops, implements and manages the site budget.
• Makes plans for the most effective use of curriculum materials, instructional supplies, equipment, building facilities, school grounds and community resources by involving his/her staff in the decision making process.
• Requisitions, on behalf of his staff, annually and as needed, standard and special supplies, equipment and repairs.
• Instructs pupils and teachers in the careful and economic use of buildings, equipment, utilities and supplies.
• Interprets the school program and its curriculum to parents through the Parent-Teacher Organizations, open houses, personal conferences, and bulletins; promotes greater understanding among community groups of school objectives, accomplishments and problems; and represents the school in professional and community groups.
• Serves as a district officer in communication between central administration and teachers and classified employees in the schools, and interprets and implements district policies in individual schools.
• Plans, coordinates, and reviews the work of special teachers and instructional consultants assigned to assist teachers and pupils in the instructional program.
• Carries on a human relations program in order to maintain high morale of the school staff and students that is most conducive to a good educational program. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Organizes, administers, and supervises the affairs of the school in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board of Trustees and the District Superintendent.
• Interprets and applies state, county and school district laws and policies at the school site.
• Broadens outlook by participating in meetings, workshops, conferences and/or university courses with educators from outside the district.
• Reports fully to the District Office in writing, all pupil accidents other than superficial ones.
• Adheres strictly to the Code of Ethics of the educational profession.
• Maintains a level of appearance and grooming that establishes a desirable example for pupils.
• Delegates certain of the above responsibilities and duties to members of his/her school staff in accordance with District policies, District Rules and Regulations or with the approval of the Superintendent without abrogating responsibility for the execution of those duties.
• Carries out other duties that the Superintendent may, from time to time, assign.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• Holds a valid and current California credential qualifying the candidate for the position of school principal.
• Master’s Degree (desirable).
• Advanced study in the field of elementary curriculum, instructional techniques, administration and supervision.
• A minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experiences. It is desirable that the teaching experience be at several different grade levels.
• Has had successful leadership experiences.
• Has a knowledge of and a demonstrated ability to impart to teachers an understanding of learning theory, teaching to behavioral objectives, as well as, childhood growth and development.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:


___ Visual capability to read handwritten or typed documents, and the display screen of various office equipment and machines
___ Able to conduct verbal conversation in English and other designated languages
___ Able to hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels)
___ Able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, bend, walk
___ Able to stand in one space for sustained periods
___ Able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
___ Able to push and pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds
___ Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation and internal rotation
___ Able to exhibit full range of motion for shoulder abduction and adduction
___ Able to exhibit full range of motion for elbow flexion and extension
___ Able to exhibit full range of motion for back flexion
___ Able to exhibit full range of motion for hip flexion and extension
___ Able to exhibit full range of motion for knee flexion
___ Able to exhibit manual dexterity needed to operate a computer and other classroom and office equipment

SALARY SCHEDULE: Certificated Management

EVALUATED BY: Superintendent

EVALUATION REVIEWED BY: Superintendent or designee