Elementary Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Principal - Elementary

Date Posted:
6/20/2024

Location:
Beechgrove Elementary

Date Available:
07/08/2024

Closing Date:
Until FilledInternal Transfer Deadline: July 5, 2024

TITLE: Elementary Principal - Large School (over 500 students)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Administrative certificate endorsed for the position of school administration appropriate for that level (K-5 or K-12)

Masters degree with emphasis on school administration

Three (3) years successful administrative experience

Four (4) years of successful teaching experience

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

SUPERVISES: All personnel serving in the assigned school

JOB GOAL: To use leadership, supervisory and administrative skills in managing the assigned school as to promote the Educational development of each pupil

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Studies the educational needs of the pupils of the assigned school and develops plans for meeting them

Exerts leadership in the adoption of the general program of education for the schools to meet the needs peculiar to the community being served

Directs the activities of the school's professional and classified staff members in the performance of their duties

Supervises the instructional staff in the development of the curriculum and student activities

Reports to the appropriate central office staff regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, equipment, and supplies

Organizes and administers a program of public relations to further the community's understanding and support of the educational program

Assists, when called upon, in the development of budget allocations and administers the same

Interprets and enforces Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the assigned school

Supervises the maintenance of all required records and prepares reports as requested

Utilizes as many community resources as possible in developing an effective educational program

Consults regularly with and coordinates the services of resource personnel so that all classroom teachers may receive effective assistance

Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintaining student discipline

Develops program of orientation for new staff members

Supervises, evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance

Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, school sponsored activities, athletic events, and PTA meetings

Maintains control of various funds generated by the school and by student activities

Maintains active relationship with students and parents

Develops the master teaching schedule and recommends any special assignment

Supervises the preparation of student schedules

Provides for adequate inventories of property under his/her jurisdiction, for the security and accountability for that property, and is responsible for maintaining total school plant

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

Conducts staff meetings to keep members informed regarding policy changes, new programs, and the like

Participates in the recruitment, screening, and hiring of school personnel

Assumes responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases

Keeps the superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems

Plans and supervises fire drills and emergency preparedness program

Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant

Delegates authority to assistants and other staff members, particularly in his/her absence

Recommends removal of staff members whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established procedures

Keeps abreast of current trends, developments, and research as they pertain to education and school operation

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 230 Days, Salary to be determined by Administrative Salary Schedule

EVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent