Elementary School Principal

• District:
  Community Consolidated District 89

The principal is the administrative head of the school and reports directly to the superintendent for the operation of the building. The principal is responsible for the implementation and execution of educational and support programs, the selection, and evaluation of building staff, the development and administration of the building budget including the requisitioning of necessary equipment and materials, the maintenance of the building, and the use of the building during and after school hours.

The primary responsibility of the principal shall be the improvement of instruction. Most of the principal's time shall be invested in curriculum and staff development through formal and informal activities, establishing clear lines of communication regarding the school's goals, accomplishments, practices and policies with teachers, parents, and the school community.

The principal is a member of the Community Consolidated School District 89 management team. Therefore, the principal is responsible for district-wide functions assigned by the superintendent.

(Other duties may be assigned.)

• Displays a cooperative and open-minded attitude in working with others in efforts of mutual concern. Demonstrates respect for the opinions, abilities, and contributions of others.
• Be the instructional leader of the building and responsible for the development and improvement of the educational program.
  
  The principal is responsible for the implementation of district curriculum.
• Promotes educational programs and activities which enhance the health, welfare and safety of students and staff. Provides the necessary in-service activities to maximize the effectiveness of the school staff and its educational programs
• Screens staff applications, interviews candidates for vacant positions, makes recommendations for employment to the superintendent, and assigns staff as needed to assist in the most effective and efficient implementation of the school's programs of instruction.
• Supervises all certificated staff, educational support staff, student teachers, and volunteers assigned to the building.
  
  Evaluates all staff assigned to the building based upon school district approved evaluation programs.
• Manages the school for the most effective and efficient operation. The principal is responsible for the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of all parts of the school operation.
• Establishes and promotes a positive building climate and is knowledgeable of the concerns of students, teachers and parents.
• Establishes rules of conduct for students within school district guidelines and assigns staff for the enforcement of such rules as is necessary.
• Communicates effectively with parents, school district staff, building staff and students. The principal is accessible to students, staff, parents and other members of the school community.
• Maintains good relationships with school-community organizations; e.g., parent groups.
• The principal must prepare and manage an annual budget within school district guidelines. The principal must adhere to deadlines established for school district operations.

(Other responsibilities may be assigned.)

• Makes decisions and demonstrates leadership that supports the mission, vision, goals and interests of the school district and of students.
• Promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.
• Promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional programs conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
• Promotes the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
• Promotes the success of all students by collaborating with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
• Promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
• Promotes the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context.
• The principal shall utilize community, state and national resources where necessary to promote the safety and welfare of students and staff.

This job has responsibilities for all certificated staff, educational support staff employees, student teachers, interns, volunteers working in the school as well as all students while in the classroom, on school grounds, during district transportation to and from school and during all before and after-school activities.

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are…