BUILDING PRINCIPAL

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
4/25/2025

Location:
U.S. Grant School

Date Available:
August 1, 2025
SCHOOL DISTRICT 170

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

TITLE: Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a valid Public Educators License with a General Administrative endorsement (K-12). In-depth knowledge of current curriculum, instructional needs, school improvement process, technology use, change management, and student assessment systems. Must have Building Level Administrative experience.

REPORTS TO: Directly responsible to the Superintendent of Schools except in the areas of curriculum and instruction where the responsibility is to the Assistant Superintendent in Charge of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, unless modified by the Superintendent of Schools.

SUPERVISES: Direct supervision over (1) licensed staff, (2) building custodians, (3) cafeteria staff, (4) secretarial/clerical staff, and (5) all regular instructional and other professional staff members assigned to the school.

JOB SUMMARY: The Principal will provide leadership and administration which will motivate instructional and support personnel to strive for superior performance so as to provide the best possible opportunities for student growth and development, both educationally and personally.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary, benefits, and work year to be established by the Board of Education.

SALARY RANGE: $91,000 - $100,000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

VISION

• Sets priorities in the context of improving student achievement.
• Articulates and promotes high expectations for teaching and student learning.
• Aligns the educational programs, plans and actions to the district's vision and goals for student learning.
• Creates symbols, ceremonies, and activities that support the vision and mission of the district.
• Develops communication strategies to inform stakeholders of progress towards the vision and mission of the district.

CULTURE AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

• Provides leadership for assessing, developing and improving school environment and culture.
• Recruits, interviews and recommends teachers and staff to support quality instruction.
• Provides leadership, encouragement, opportunities, and structure for all staff to continually design more effective teaching and learning experiences for all students.
• Evaluates staff and provides direction for improving instruction.
• Develops and supports professional development of staff to improve student learning.
• Demonstrates awareness of professional issues and developments in education.
• Develops and revises as needed his/her own professional development plan for continued improved performance.

MANAGEMENT

• Operational procedures are designed and managed to maximize opportunities for successful learning.
• Effectively manages board policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders in the operation of the school.
• Addresses problems in a timely manner.
• Manage fiscal resources of the school responsibly, efficiently, and effectively.
• Works to assure the school plant, equipment, and support systems operate safely, efficiently and effectively.

COLLABORATION

• Engages the community to create shared responsibility for student and school success.
• Promotes and supports parent/student/community involvement in the school.
• Shares leadership and decision-making.
• Connects students and families to health, human and social services they need to stay focused on learning.

ETHICS

• Demonstrates ethical, trustworthy, and professional behavior.
• Demonstrates values, beliefs, and attitudes that inspire others to higher levels of performance.
• Treats people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect.
• Applies policies and procedures in a fair and equitable manner.
• Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity in the school community.

LEARNING COMMUNITY

• Serves as an effective spokesperson for the welfare of all members of the learning community.
• Promotes respect for diversity in the school and community environment.
• Engages in dialogue with other decision-makers to improve teaching and learning.
• Communicates clearly to the community about building/district issues and performances.
• Provides leadership through assisting in the development of mutual expectations, procedures for working together, and formulating district policies.
• Knows and supports the building/district school improvement plan and accurately interprets and reports progress on goals.

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