Elementary Principal

Duties

Job Title:

Elementary School Principal

Organization:
Kenneth Murphy Elementary

Location:

Beach Park, IL

Reports To:

Superintendent

District:
Beach Park District 3

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Position Summary

The Kenneth Murphy Elementary School Principal provides strong instructional leadership and creates a positive and supportive learning environment for all students. This position is responsible for the overall academic success, safety, and well-being of students, staff, and the school community.

Key Responsibilities

* Professional Responsibilities:

* Demonstrates support for the Vision, Mission, Beliefs, and Goals of District 3.

* Upholds and demonstrates compliance with the established laws, regulations, District policies, and procedures.

* Maintains strictest confidentiality required by laws, regulations, policies and directives established or provided by the Board of Education and/or Superintendent.

* Meets deadlines for the submission of reports, report card data, and other requested information and records.

* Serves as a contributing member of the District and building level committees.

* Attends all Board of Education meetings.

* Accepts and utilizes constructive suggestions from the supervisor.

* Adheres to and enforces the chain-of-command and communicates regularly with supervisors.

* Remains current in the field through the completion of related coursework, participation in in-service activities, and /or attendance at conferences and workshops.

* Adheres to District guidelines regarding facilities and equipment.

* Relationship to Colleagues:

* Fosters and maintains positive and effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, support staff, District staff, students, parents, and the community.

* Communicates with appropriate professional personnel about students.

* Relates positively to co-workers.

* Shares ideas and techniques with peers.

* Assumes a fair share of the responsibilities in relation to the school.

* Practices good group skills when interacting at building faculty and District level meetings.

Serves as a wholesome role model for students, staff, and community in terms of attitudes and behavior.

* Instructional Leadership:

* Oversee and evaluate the instructional program, ensuring alignment with district curriculum standards and best practices.

* Monitor student achievement data, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement effective intervention strategies.

* Support and mentor teachers in their professional development, including classroom observations, coaching, and professional learning opportunities.

* Promote a culture of collaboration and innovation among staff.

* Makes recommendations concerning the school's instruction.

* Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum.

* Attends Professional Learning Community, Problem Solving, I.E.P, and curriculum meetings.

* Provides professional development for all staff.

* School Culture and Climate:

* Foster a positive and inclusive school climate where all students feel safe, respected, and valued.

* Build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.

* Address student behavior and discipline issues effectively and equitably.

* Establishes guides for proper student conduct and maintains student discipline.

* Promote a healthy and safe learning environment for all students.

* Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning and evaluating of the school's professional staff.

* Attends after-school extracurricular activities.

* Attends PTO meetings and actively participates in PTO sponsored events.

* School Operations:

* Manage the school budget effectively and efficiently.

* Oversee school operations, including building maintenance, transportation, and food services.

* Ensure compliance with all relevant state and federal regulations.

* Manage school enrollment and registration processes.

* Supervises all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and nonprofessional personnel attached to the school.

* Evaluates certified and non-certified staff.

* Professional Responsibilities

* Participates in principals' meetings and such other meetings as…