Anticipated Principal

TITLE: Principal
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Alabama Administrative Certificate Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution; Administrative or Supervisory experience required
REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Education
SUPERVISES: Certified and support personnel in the school
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB GOAL: To provide leadership for the professional staff of the school in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program and to administer the program in accordance with school board policies, administrative rules, and regulations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month employee. Salary to be determined by terms and conditions of contract and based upon responsibilities, degree and years of experience.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the State Board of Education evaluation protocol for leaders/administrators.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.

Work with Superintendent to ensure that employment vacancies are posted. Conduct interviews for prospective teachers and make recommendations for employment to the Superintendent.

Provide ongoing, regularly scheduled consultation to the appropriate regular education and special education personnel in the school district.

Foster the success of all students by facilitating the development, communication, implementation and evaluation of a shared vision of learning that reflects excellence.

Establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students consistent with the school and system vision, mission, and goals.

Supervise the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on best practices for learning and student growth and development.

Establish procedures for evaluation and selection of instructional materials and equipment.

Employ a variety of processes for gathering, analyzing and using data for decision making.

Work with Central Office staff to develop and implement a school improvement plan as needed.

Collaborate with teachers and instructional support personnel.

Promote effective communications and interpersonal relations among staff, parents, students and community members.

Maintain effective discipline and foster a safe and orderly learning environment.

Model high expectations for students and staff.

Establish schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas, including field trips and before and after school activities.

Use effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including appropriate vocabulary, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech.

Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as requested by the Superintendent.

Maintain accurate attendance records.

Maintain an accurate inventory system for all school system/state/federally funded equipment, materials and supplies.

Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters.

Keep staff informed and seek and implement ideas for the improvement of the school.

Conduct faculty/staff/parent meetings as needed to inform or collaborate.

Plan and conduct professional development activities and sessions as needed.

Prepare school budget(s) in accordance with the Code of Alabama.

Comply with local, federal, and state directives regarding health issues and services.

Oversee the educational services and individual educational plans (IEP's) of special needs students enrolled in the school.

Comply with state and federal guidelines regarding food services in the school.

Direct, supervise, or perform other program duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Board of Education.

BOARD APPROVAL: 06-01-09